[FraudAlert] Solypsist's Missing Thread

**PanzerJaeger** · 07-22-2006, 23:25

Did anyone else notice a thread in which solypsist claimed to be in Leb/Is and posted pics he had supposedly taken has now been removed?

In said thread, Eclectic revealed that one of those pics had been widely distributed in the msm already, casting more than a little doubt on the authenticity of solypsist's claims.

**edyzmedieval** · 07-22-2006, 23:31

Already in the Watchtower Panzer.

**Reenk Roink** · 07-22-2006, 23:32

There's a thread in the Backroom Watchtower already discussing the subject...

Apparently you were aware of it as well, seeing how you posted in it...

Anyway, examining the title of your thread, it seems you have already formed a conclusion, rather than actually being interested in finding out what really happened...waiting for a response from solypsist...

Like the blogger said, the pictures he got are from a friend...

**Husar** · 07-22-2006, 23:33

I noticed that thread, I even opened it, but somehow missed it.
My mouse acts weird and probably closed the tab without me noticing.

Very interesting question you raise there. But you know, in dubio pro reo, let´s hear soly first.

**Divinus Arma** · 07-23-2006, 00:03

Uh oh. What did I start? I better go check the watchtower.

I did not make any conclusions, I only suggested that one of two options were possible. I erred in following to include a third option.

I am sure we can all determine what these three options are without me verbalizing them here.

edit: Btw, the close-up picture of the youngest toddler was in Newsweek, in the most recent issue. IIRC, the photogrpaher is properly credited.

Furthemore, I do not recall if Solypisist has stated the photos were his or what. Also, IIRC Soly stated that he was on his own and acting independently for contract.

One last note. I was watching Anderson Cooper's "Inside Hizbullah" last night and the city scenes that were shown back here look very much like the bombed out southern Beirut neighborhoods that Cooper was in. Alternatively, the roadway scenes are clearly much further outside of the capital.

I am certainly not going to make an accusation because I know nothing of the truth here. I am merely makign observations and nothing more. I'm sure that we all look forward to the logical explanation that Solypsist will provide. I'm sure their is a legitimate reason for the thread removal, such as copyright concerns or something else.

**Big_John** · 07-23-2006, 00:15

Originally Posted by Eclectic

Uh oh. What did I start? I better go check the watchtower.

I did not make any conclusions, I only suggested that one of two options were possible. I erred in following to include a third option.

I am sure we can all determine what these three options are without me verbalizing them here.

the thread i started in the watchtower was simply a request: i want to know why soly's thread was deleted. and i make no claims about the content of the missing thread or possible reasons for it disappearing.

speculation is stupid, at this point, and threads like this one should be locked.

**Divinus Arma** · 07-23-2006, 00:24

I dont think many are speculating what you imply Big John. However, rather than lock this thread it should simply be combined with the one in the watchtower. But, I agree, this topic should be in the watchtower and not here.

**Big_John** · 07-23-2006, 00:43

Originally Posted by Eclectic

I dont think many are speculating what you imply Big John.

i know that. i meant speculation about why soly's thread was removed is pointless and needn't be here in the backroom. accusations, however, are another matter.. and posts/threads with direct or weakly-veiled accusations about soly should be deleted/locked, imo. sorry, i wasn't clear on that in my previous post.

**whyidie** · 07-23-2006, 00:55

The title of the thread doesn't seem to take a "wait and see" approach.

IIRC, soly had something similar to this happen with something else before the world broke. Could be I'm mixing up realities though.

**scooter_the_shooter** · 07-23-2006, 01:50

I already had my suspicions that he "padded" the truth in his iraq thread based on some of his comments, I never had enough evidence to go on though.....I still don't think there is enough to call him a fraud but we better watch him.

I try and expose if you think he is a fraud but don't go on a witch hunt.

**scooter_the_shooter** · 07-23-2006, 01:56

In the bottom line I meant "I'd" as in if you think you have enough evidence you should tell us. (Sorry no edit button

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**Byzantine Prince** · 07-23-2006, 02:20

Yeah I'm sure he get's a lot of satisfaction out fooling random people on a war gaming board.

Common people get real.

**Devastatin Dave** · 07-23-2006, 02:40

Originally Posted by PanzerJager

Did anyone else notice a thread in which solypsist claimed to be in Leb/Is and posted pics he had supposedly taken has now been removed?

In said thread, Eclectic revealed that one of those pics had been widely distributed in the msm already, casting more than a little doubt on the authenticity of solypsist's claims.

I don't understand why the entire thread was removed. That's just shitty.

**AntiochusIII** · 07-23-2006, 02:43

**PanzerJaeger** · 07-23-2006, 06:51

When oh when is Nassar Nassar going to come in and explain why he was trying to pass off someone else's pictures as his own?

Maybe hes struggling for survival in Lebanon, or Iraq, or some other made up adventure...

**AntiochusIII** · 07-23-2006, 07:03

Originally Posted by AntiochusIII

I normally don't like quoting my own post, much less double-posting, but...

THE THREE STEPS TO BE THE SMUG

1st

Something awfully irrelevant happens. A mistake perhaps; a fraud even, given some sentiments. Or merely it was just one huge fake dream and misunderstanding. The people nonetheless goes wild. Accusations made; assumptions assumed. Preachers hail the coming Armageddon, the ruination of character, of trust, of the bond of humanity. The End of the World is Nigh.

The process is necessary to serve as the trigger, the catalyst for the catasthropic event.

2nd

Talks continue; debates grow; arguments made; doubts are thrown out in the open; the individuals of great conviction continue their doubtless path of accusation.

Any masterful agitators know their day have come, and such is considered the main process.

3rd

I come in, laugh at it all. For the End of the World is Nigh, and I don't care. Oh, and I know nothing, which makes it all even more ludicrous. That solution might come and the World As We Know It might not end really doesn't matter to me either; but drama is drama, and I like watching drama.

Such truth, that I am irrelevant, makes this process individually satisfying but irrelevant all the same.

**Ser Clegane** · 07-23-2006, 08:04

Originally Posted by Eclectic

Furthemore, I do not recall if Solypisist has stated the photos were his or what. Also, IIRC Soly stated that he was on his own and acting independently for contract.

Originally Posted by Big John

speculation is stupid, at this point, and threads like this one should be locked.

For reference:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=67250