<~JamieJoCorne> First, thank you all for coming [12:44] <~JamieJoCorne> god that sounds too professional [12:44] <~JamieJoCorne> sry [12:44] <~JamieJoCorne> I don't like the way shit's going kay? [12:44] * NoMoarZombies (Mibbit@mib-CF8CEC52.sub-174-252-130.myvzw.com) has joined #presstorm [12:44] <~JamieJoCorne> It's gotten to the point where we have become "the presstorm inquirer" [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> we are not a tabloid [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> We are investigative jouranlists [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> who consider ourselves among the many who consider themselves to be anonymous as well [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> Anonymous is an idea [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> we support that idea [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> a society with no censorship [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> a society where there is no reason to "fear" those in authority [12:45] <~JamieJoCorne> and a society where it's okay to tell the truth [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> and where it's okay to show our children that it's okay to tell the truth [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> Presstorm...has always prided herself [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> in the fact that we allow EVERYONE [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> and ANYONE [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> to post [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> get their voice heard [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> and make it amplied on social media sites such as twitter [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> but lately.... [12:46] <~JamieJoCorne> it's been as though people want to control us [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> I have denied numerous attempts of corporate sponsoriship [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> Money - means jack shit to me [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> we make presstorm work because we all "want" to [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> not because I'm sitting here telling you to [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> You have to understand.... [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> that [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> there is no reason to kill/hack/judge another person because they have a different opinion than you [12:47] <~JamieJoCorne> they have the right to voice their opinion, just as you do. [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> As for presstorm staff [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> we have a process [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> that process is given to each person as they undergo the tutorial [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> it's not "you're going to do it your way" [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> although we allow everyone to post who wants to JamieJoCorne> we still have standards [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> and we will uphold those standards [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> because within presstorm - we have that understanding - that most of society lacks [12:48] <~JamieJoCorne> as Aristotle put it [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> "the mark of an educated man is to entertain a thought without accepting it." [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> we publish opposing viewpoints here [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> for a reason [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> ...that reason being that we value liberty [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> what we do not support or value [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> is disrespect. [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> Now whether ya'll like it or not [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> I am the owner of Presstorm [12:49] <~JamieJoCorne> I created her [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> but it's ran by the people (as far as acceptance goes) [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> We have editing processes in place to help those who are writing - to be credible [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> quality [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> and true [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> we will not become fox news [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> because I WILL shut presstorm down before that point comes [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> and will not think twice about it [12:50] <~JamieJoCorne> my principles will not allow me to do that to the people. [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> so if you disagree - and yes, this is my bitchface coming out - then you're out. [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> the law here at presstorm is simple [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> 1.) Nothing gets done without going through me first - or vincubus. [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> we are the publisher/co-publisher [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> this includes interviews [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> promoting shit [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> ..etc [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> 2.) When I am trying to talk about an issue in any of the chats [12:51] <~JamieJoCorne> Shut up and listen please. I always allow feedback. [12:52] <~JamieJoCorne> I cannot make the issue fixable unless I can present it [12:52] <~JamieJoCorne> 3.) If you wanna grab ass - go somewhere else. [12:52] * affd (Mibbit@A5CC5B1B.B0E75CB2.C5563AA2.IP) has joined #presstorm [12:52] <~JamieJoCorne> this is not the place for it. [12:52] <~JamieJoCorne> 4.) ENJOY life. Drama stays at the fucking door. [12:52] * cyberlee1 (Mibbit@mib-40FD97BE.ks.ok.cox.net) has joined #presstorm <~JamieJoCorne> 5.) If you wanna talk about hacking - go to #anonplus or elsewhere - NOT #presstorm [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> The #presstorm chat is for chat about news [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> stuff that needs to be voiced [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> it's the voice of the people [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> not a fucking sexual harassment chamber [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> not a fucking hacking chamber [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> We are the peole [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> we are more [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> we are stronger [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> and presstorm is one of MANY sites that helps those voices to be heard [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> I am NOT a celebrity [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> don't make me one [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> we are you [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> equal to you [12:53] <~JamieJoCorne> but if you don't get with these rules [12:53] * mib_cwcj7i (Mibbit@mib-72670C6A.lightspeed.snantx.sbcglobal.net) has joined #presstorm [12:54] <~JamieJoCorne> I am giving all staff permission to kick your ass out of here [12:54] <~JamieJoCorne> without warning [12:54] <~JamieJoCorne> I will now open chat up for discussion [12:54] <~JamieJoCorne> Presstorm will remain alive, and will not close tonight.