Editing Reference:2003-12-22 Douglas Sharper in the Uru Obsession Hood

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Following the DRC's taking of his neighborhood, [[Douglas Sharper]] pays a visit to some explorers and discusses his ongoing conflict with the organization. Additionally, this marks the beginning of the phrase "path of the shell" thanks to [[Jeff Zandi]]. 

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Chat.log started...<br />
Thanakar: Heya, Doug.<br />
Moiety Jean: He is here! Welcome, Mr. Sharper!<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Hello.<br />
an'nie: Hi, Douglas.<br />
Thanakar: No Journey shirt, Doug?<br />
Shawnzy: Hi, Douglas.<br />
attila: Shorah, Mr. Douglas.<br />
Thanakar: Why aren't you wearing the hand shirt, Doug?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I'm not sure. I just wanted to wear something plain today.<br />
Moiety Jean: Understand that feeling. What brings you to our Hood?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Did you all hear the news?<br />
Frolain: Yeah, Brian was by earlier.<br />
Thanakar: Yes, the DRC has gone too far. You were not harming anything.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': How many of you are upset about the DRC's recent decision?<br />
Thanakar: I, for one, am.<br />
attila: I am. They have no right to do this.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Have you posted such on the forums?<br />
K'Huunah: He's on top of the fountain...<br />
Thanakar: The DRC took his tree pub and his Hood away from him.<br />
Frolain: Did they really close the pub again? I haven't been back to check.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': They took my pub and they took my Neighborhood.<br />
Moiety Jean: I only just heard that they took away the Egg Room again. The pub, too?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Yes, the pub, too. It's a sad day.<br />
Moiety Jean: I wish we could all be enlisted to help clean the pub.<br />
Thanakar: I, for one, am very upset by these heavy-handed actions of the DRC.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': You can all be enlisted to give me back the pub.<br />
Moiety Jean: The damage looked bad, but it could be fixed...<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': That is not the Great Tree Pub. That is the Kahlo Pub. Now, they must hear that people are upset. You must communicate if you disagree with their decision.<br />
Moiety Jean: Which is the one on Ae'gura?<br />
Thanakar: The one in Ae'gura is the Kahlo Pub.<br />
Frolain: If you have no Hood, do you want to join ours?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I do not know that I am going to join any right now. I have no reason to bring the DRC's wrath on any other Hoods.<br />
Thanakar: All that are supporting you are joining together and signing a list and we are going through the Hoods voicing our displeasure.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Excellent. Hopefully the DRC will see that there are those who will not tolerate such action.<br />
Frolain: Good point. But, it's a much greater action if they were to do it to a larger Hood.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': True.<br />
an'nie: Do you have any thoughts on yesterday’s conversation with Engberg?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I didn't hear about the conversation. What was it?<br />
Thanakar: Party line propaganda.<br />
an'nie: Well, typical no answer kind of deal.<br />
Thanakar: It’s how he found out about your Hood and private room.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': That and Zardoz.<br />
an'nie: He contradicted himself quite a bit.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Did you read the post of this Zardoz fellow?<br />
Thanakar: Which one?<br />
an'nie: Regarding what Phil is doing now.<br />
Thanakar: He's posted several.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': This anger about not getting into the Hood. Watson seemed to like it. What rubbish. Pitiful.<br />
an'nie: Can you create a new Hood?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': They have taken away my ability to do so right now.<br />
Thanakar: Ouch. The DRC does seem to take satisfaction in thwarting you.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': My KI is "damaged".<br />
Frolain: I didn't know they could do that...harsh.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': And I'd rather not now anyway.<br />
Frolain: Anything else broken about it?<br />
Thanakar: What’s to keep them from doing the same to us?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Nothing.<br />
Bad Speller: Nothing.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': For those who argued that I was doing the wrong thing, maybe they'll enjoy no private rooms.<br />
Thanakar: Total control is not a good thing.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I agree.<br />
Thanakar: What is that saying...absolute power corrupts absolutely?<br />
Frolain: Do you know how they are controlling this aspect of the KI?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Laxman magic.<br />
K'Huunah: (laughs)<br />
Bad Speller: Magic?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Ha.<br />
Frolain: Figured as much.<br />
Thanakar: Same way they knew Tink had contacted Phil.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': They control more than you think through the Nexus. It's their answer to Relto.<br />
an'nie: I have other concerns about our KI.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': They control the Cavern for the most part. With or without Yeesha.<br />
Thanakar: There should be a way to bypass the Nexus. So far, we only need it for the City.<br />
Frolain: Can they get to private Ages and Reltos?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': None of them have used a Relto book that I'm aware of. Too dangerous. Ha.<br />
Frolain: Wow, so weird. Their definition of dangerous is more askew than I realized.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Well, look at the private rooms. Were they dangerous?<br />
an'nie: Do you think our messages on our KI that are private are really private?<br />
K'Huunah: Dangerous to their control, not to us...<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Hardly, an’nie. I would not doubt they have some way to listen to all messages. I have no proof but I would not doubt it.<br />
K'Huunah: I think we can say nothing in the Cavern is private.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': That's why they closed the private rooms.<br />
Thanakar: I don't think anything you send via the KI is private.<br />
an'nie: Yes, that’s what I think.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': They were one of the few places that were secure. Of course, that didn't go over well with them.<br />
Frolain: Are we sure even they’re secure?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Fairly. I've done "tests".<br />
Thanakar: ...in the year 2525...<br />
an'nie: Maybe that’s why the delay. Maybe they are trying to make it so they can hear?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Maybe.<br />
Frolain: If I read Teek's log correctly, it seemed they could hear him sometimes. I thought they couldn't.<br />
Thanakar: What are you going to do now, Doug?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': The private rooms are secure. I'm almost sure of it. More than anything else. I'm going to wait and see what the people do.<br />
Thanakar: We are doing what we can...trying to gain support.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I'm afraid my future is in your hands for the most part.<br />
attila: Is there any way we can get the private rooms back?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': The DRC will not even speak to me. I have tried.<br />
Bad Speller: What can we do?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I'm fearful of getting kicked out altogether if I'm not careful.<br />
Thanakar: You are powerless. Phil is in captivity. I guess it is up to us.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I have to be careful right now.<br />
an'nie: I think we should get an Egg Room open and you need to stay inside there as much as possible out of their reach.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Unless they know that people are behind us, I'm afraid I can't do much.<br />
Thanakar: What about Zandi? He posted a message at the DRC site.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': That sly devil. Ha!<br />
mischivus: I'm in for that.<br />
Thanakar: A message that was quickly covered up.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I could use a good dose of Zandi right now. Watch the DRC flip out.<br />
Thanakar: Seems they did.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I hope he has something planned.<br />
lost pupil: What did Zandi say?<br />
From Mystlander: They must be Private Chat!<br />
Thanakar: I don’t have the exact message.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Another of his strange vague messages.<br />
Thanakar: I wish I had written it down.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I would bet he has something more coming.<br />
Thanakar: Path of the Shell...<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Something about shells, wasn't it? Yes, that’s right, Path of the Shell.<br />
lost pupil: And what is the Shell referring to?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I don't know.<br />
Frolain: Was that the shape Yeesha made at the end of the Journey?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Could you hold on one second?<br />
Thanakar: A closed hand.<br />
Bad Speller: A new Age?<br />
K'Huunah: The quote was, "the gathered will tell of the path of the shell".<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': I'm getting together some new shirts for those of you who don't have them.<br />
Thanakar: Thanks.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Hopefully the shipment will come in soon. Maybe the jackets will help show support for the Great Tree Pub.<br />
Bad Speller: Thank you.<br />
Frolain: That's cool. How will we know when you get them?<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': You will just have to check your closet.<br />
Frolain: Ah, I didn't realize it was direct delivery.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Taliametris, long time no see.<br />
Thanakar: If it’s all the same with you, I’ll continue to wear my Yeesha shirt.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': No problem, Thanakar. Brian Fioca is trying to encourage those who disagree with what has happened to voice their concerns. Which I encourage him 100 percent. I, obviously, want my pub back. And would like my Neighborhood as well.<br />
Frolain: Glad to hear that you support his efforts.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Very much so. Brian is a good man.<br />
Thanakar: You should stop by and sign his list too, Doug.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Where is it? I would love to.<br />
Thanakar: bbs.fioca.com.<br />
Frolain: I think so, too, I'm just not sure about having so many forums.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Good, I will.<br />
Thanakar: In the forum section.<br />
Frolain: Between UO and DRC, I have trouble keeping up with the new news.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': If anyone happens to see this Zardoz, tell him thank you.<br />
Thanakar: I shall.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Thank him for contributing to the removal of my pub, the private rooms, and my neighborhood. I won't forget. I must be going now. Talking to others.<br />
Frolain: Good luck, hope to hear from you again soon.<br />
Thanakar: Strange times we live in, indeed.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Very strange.<br />
lost pupil: Indeed.<br />
'''Douglas Sharper''': Until next time...<br />
Bad Speller: Bye.<br />
Kyven: Shorah.<br />
Taliametris: What did he say about Phil Henderson?<br />
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-Following the DRC's taking of his neighborhood, [[Douglas Sharper]] pays an evening visit to some explorers and discusses his ongoing conflict with the organization. Additionally, this marks the beginning of the phrase "path of the shell" thanks to [[Jeff Zandi]].
+Following the DRC's taking of his neighborhood, [[Douglas Sharper]] pays a visit to some explorers and discusses his ongoing conflict with the organization. Additionally, this marks the beginning of the phrase "path of the shell" thanks to [[Jeff Zandi]].
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