Reference:2003-12-17 Douglas Sharper on the DRC

Amid the DRC's apprehension of Phil Henderson and tensions in the Cavern about the Restoration, Douglas Sharper visited the Zandi's Place neighborhood.

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Christoph05: Hi douglas
Will Price: We're well. We were actually discussing the DRC situation earlier. We're very unimpressed.
Douglas Sharper: I think this deserves more than unimpressed. This is downright pitiful. And wrong. We should be angry.
Will Price: Forgive the understatement.
Katherian: No, it's criminal.
Douglas Sharper: Yes it is. Criminal.
Christoph05: Do you know why Phill wouldn't listen to you Douglas?
Douglas Sharper: He likes to trust people. I'm sure he trusted them.
Katherian: We've been sitting here talking about all of this, Douglas. What the situation is... What can be done...
Douglas Sharper: I'm almost there.
Douglas Sharper: I'm planning two quick things. Leading a group to tear down the barrier in front of the Kahlo pub. Opening up the private rooms in my own neighborhood. And proving they are safe. I'll need people for both.
Christoph05: I'm in for the hood! and I need a good stiff drink!
Douglas Sharper: That's why we need people on our side. I'm sure they will try to "discipline" me. But I'm willing to stand up to them.
Katherian: I'll go with you, Douglas. For what it's worth.
Douglas Sharper: Hopefully people will come to my side if someting happens to me, like I'm trying to rally around Phil.
Will Price: Do you have any thoughts about your plan after Phil is, hopefully, rescued?
Douglas Sharper: I just can't stand by and let them do this to Phil.
Underwaterfall: Doug...Just say when.
Christoph05: can we do it tonight??
Douglas Sharper: You are all encouraging. Thanks. I still need to work out some issues. I don't think tonight will work. I don't think tonight will work.
Katherian: Heh...well you missed the 2-hour chat we were having about this. Where I was told repeatedly to relax.
Douglas Sharper: Who told you to relax? Tweek?
Katherian: Not naming names...
Douglas Sharper: He's the one I've been hearing from. Peace this and peace that. I'm for D'ni.
Katherian: I tend to be a "go-getter".
Douglas Sharper: Please. If you are for D'ni, you are against the DRC!
Katherian: I don't think those things are necessarily related, Douglas.
Douglas Sharper: By Thurs. we will be in the pub. And I hope by tomorrow to be in my private rooms in my hood.
Will Price: Can you pass on any information that we can use to back up your claim against the DRC? It's hard to convince people... some people.
Douglas Sharper: What is my claim? I don't understand what needs to be backed up! They took a man against his will yesterday. They are not telling anyone why or where.
Christoph05: I think they need to know why if we are for D'ni we are against DRC
Douglas Sharper: They do not open areas that are safe for all of us.
Katherian: Douglas...can you define "They"?
Douglas Sharper: Laxman and Watson took Phil. I was there.
Atelos: Some of those who are still trying to defend the DRC are saying Phil was acting oddly, which he was, and saying the DRC took him for his own good, because he was mentally ill
Douglas Sharper: Well the second the DRC says one of us is acting "oddly" I guess no one will come to our defense when we are removed then either?
Atelos: I don't beleive them, but its hard to argue against with what little we know
Douglas Sharper: Idiots who argue that are the same people who allow evil dictators power. Ridiculous.
Will Price: True enough.
Douglas Sharper: People don't think anymore. Regardless, there are more of us every day. We will go on with or without them. Even so, we must try to convince others of the dangers that our current path is leading us. The DRC is everything Yeesha talked about. Pride. No care for the little people. I will tell you something. The DRC needs us here whether they admit it or not. They have the power to shut down the nexus but I don't think they would do it. The Great Zero is coming soon. I've been there. It's not working but they need help to get it working. They'll use that to gain "fans". Laxman has already tried.
Underwaterfall: I realise you can't just act with no plan, but can you guess Mid-day..or later tomorrow / Thursday. When should I / we be here?
Douglas Sharper: I will spread the word when it's going to happen. At least I will try. But of course not everyone will be able to go. The DRC limits the number of people in the city. Yet another thing!
Christoph05: I will help spread the word with you Douglas, I will be here to help as much as possible
Douglas Sharper: Thank you.
Jaharen: the city is deserted late at night...
Douglas Sharper: Hmmm. Late when?
Katherian: Like around 1am - 3am PST, Douglas.
Will Price: Beware, Douglas, those who still like the DRC have heard something's up. They may leak information.
Douglas Sharper: Let's wait and see what they ask for.
Elspeth: Mr. Sharper, excuse me -- I haven't been here long -- do you think we should help or hinder the restoration of the Great Zero? Or does it matter?
Douglas Sharper: Not a bad idea though. Not helping them with the zero. I need to go visit more people. Remember how you feel now! The DRC will try to convince us of other things. We will go the city soon! The Pub will be open again! Wear the Yeesha shirt. We need to know who is on our side.