mcster
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Enough with the exposure !, by mcster on Jul 31, 2008 8:38:53 GMT 1, Before I start I do realise there's the 'Banksy exposed' thread, but to bump that again goes against the whole point of this thread...
Since the Mail 'exposed' Banksy as Robin Gunningham the 'Banksy exposed' thread has been bumped almost daily. More and more pictures are being added and the theme carries on being discussed. I understand some of them are lighthearted, but not all. If we as a group are supposed to be fans of Banksy's work, what on Earth are some of us doing keep adding to the thread? IMO it's time the thread was locked.
Somewhere down the line, someone is going to hit the nail on the head and prove who Banksy is once and for all. Is that what you want?
Who's to say that one of the lurkers watching the post isn't another scummy journo wanting more proof for a follow up article? I know some of the pics, ideas etc are available on the net anyway, but is it really a good idea to collect them in one place so some two-bob scumbag can make a few quid out of another article, not to mention the Old Bill having evidence to charge the bloke with?
Can we not just drop that thread now and at least make the lives of those wanting to stitch him up a little more difficult?
Rant over...
Before I start I do realise there's the 'Banksy exposed' thread, but to bump that again goes against the whole point of this thread...
Since the Mail 'exposed' Banksy as Robin Gunningham the 'Banksy exposed' thread has been bumped almost daily. More and more pictures are being added and the theme carries on being discussed. I understand some of them are lighthearted, but not all. If we as a group are supposed to be fans of Banksy's work, what on Earth are some of us doing keep adding to the thread? IMO it's time the thread was locked.
Somewhere down the line, someone is going to hit the nail on the head and prove who Banksy is once and for all. Is that what you want?
Who's to say that one of the lurkers watching the post isn't another scummy journo wanting more proof for a follow up article? I know some of the pics, ideas etc are available on the net anyway, but is it really a good idea to collect them in one place so some two-bob scumbag can make a few quid out of another article, not to mention the Old Bill having evidence to charge the bloke with?
Can we not just drop that thread now and at least make the lives of those wanting to stitch him up a little more difficult?
Rant over...
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seidbereit
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Enough with the exposure !, by seidbereit on Jul 31, 2008 8:54:18 GMT 1, Well said mcster. +1
Well said mcster. +1
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Enough with the exposure !, by carlito on Jul 31, 2008 9:32:27 GMT 1, yep with u on that
yep with u on that
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dmandpenfold
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Enough with the exposure !, by dmandpenfold on Jul 31, 2008 9:45:16 GMT 1, BUMP 
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thesewalls
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Enough with the exposure !, by thesewalls on Jul 31, 2008 9:45:25 GMT 1, i looked at it once and moved on. told my gf, joked about it with a few friends. back to square, no matter who he is. you raise a very valid point, one which i agree with. i have some questions though (and you'll understand my not wanting to check myself): what's the traffic on the thread like? a lot of the same people, or more and more new people? somewhere in between? this of course doesn't change the bottom line, but it interests me as a forum...member...or something...
i looked at it once and moved on. told my gf, joked about it with a few friends. back to square, no matter who he is. you raise a very valid point, one which i agree with. i have some questions though (and you'll understand my not wanting to check myself): what's the traffic on the thread like? a lot of the same people, or more and more new people? somewhere in between? this of course doesn't change the bottom line, but it interests me as a forum...member...or something...
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senna
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Enough with the exposure !, by senna on Jul 31, 2008 10:02:02 GMT 1, Before I start I do realise there's the 'Banksy exposed' thread, but to bump that again goes against the whole point of this thread... Since the Mail 'exposed' Banksy as Robin Gunningham the 'Banksy exposed' thread has been bumped almost daily. More and more pictures are being added and the theme carries on being discussed. I understand some of them are lighthearted, but not all. If we as a group are supposed to be fans of Banksy's work, what on Earth are some of us doing keep adding to the thread? IMO it's time the thread was locked. totally agree  Somewhere down the line, someone is going to hit the nail on the head and prove who Banksy is once and for all. Is that what you want? Who's to say that one of the lurkers watching the post isn't another scummy journo wanting more proof for a follow up article? I know some of the pics, ideas etc are available on the net anyway, but is it really a good idea to collect them in one place so some two-bob scumbag can make a few quid out of another article, not to mention the Old Bill having evidence to charge the bloke with? Can we not just drop that thread now and at least make the lives of those wanting to stitch him up a little more difficult? Rant over...
Before I start I do realise there's the 'Banksy exposed' thread, but to bump that again goes against the whole point of this thread... Since the Mail 'exposed' Banksy as Robin Gunningham the 'Banksy exposed' thread has been bumped almost daily. More and more pictures are being added and the theme carries on being discussed. I understand some of them are lighthearted, but not all. If we as a group are supposed to be fans of Banksy's work, what on Earth are some of us doing keep adding to the thread? IMO it's time the thread was locked. totally agree Somewhere down the line, someone is going to hit the nail on the head and prove who Banksy is once and for all. Is that what you want? Who's to say that one of the lurkers watching the post isn't another scummy journo wanting more proof for a follow up article? I know some of the pics, ideas etc are available on the net anyway, but is it really a good idea to collect them in one place so some two-bob scumbag can make a few quid out of another article, not to mention the Old Bill having evidence to charge the bloke with? Can we not just drop that thread now and at least make the lives of those wanting to stitch him up a little more difficult? Rant over... |
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Enough with the exposure !, by Guest on Jul 31, 2008 10:43:27 GMT 1, Agreed.
Agreed.
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Enough with the exposure !, by doublehelix on Jul 31, 2008 10:46:50 GMT 1, Actually, If anything I'd argue that the exposed thread confuses rather than clarifies anything, which is a good thing.
Actually, If anything I'd argue that the exposed thread confuses rather than clarifies anything, which is a good thing.
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gm
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Enough with the exposure !, by gm on Jul 31, 2008 11:12:54 GMT 1, I don't agree with the calling for thread lockage. If people want to discuss it on a public forum who are you to say that they shouldn't be able to? If you don't want to see the posts, don't click on the thread in question. Simple.
I don't agree with the calling for thread lockage. If people want to discuss it on a public forum who are you to say that they shouldn't be able to? If you don't want to see the posts, don't click on the thread in question. Simple.
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dmandpenfold
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Enough with the exposure !, by dmandpenfold on Jul 31, 2008 11:14:10 GMT 1, this thread is quite self defeating...nicely done
this thread is quite self defeating...nicely done
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Enough with the exposure !, by buffin on Jul 31, 2008 11:23:45 GMT 1, Don't usually agree with censorship but think this it is justified in this case as it is a Banksy forum and the guy wants to remain anonymous. We should accept his wishes.
Don't usually agree with censorship but think this it is justified in this case as it is a Banksy forum and the guy wants to remain anonymous. We should accept his wishes.
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dmandpenfold
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Enough with the exposure !, by dmandpenfold on Jul 31, 2008 11:35:44 GMT 1, unfortunately the reality is that fame (or infamy) attracts interest...so on one side you take a pile of the public's money and plaster your work everywhere, on the other side some are going to want to see who you are, rightly or wrongly. As stated earlier, one day someone is going to hit the nail on the head, we have to accept the inevitable.
unfortunately the reality is that fame (or infamy) attracts interest...so on one side you take a pile of the public's money and plaster your work everywhere, on the other side some are going to want to see who you are, rightly or wrongly. As stated earlier, one day someone is going to hit the nail on the head, we have to accept the inevitable.
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bowser30
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Enough with the exposure !, by bowser30 on Jul 31, 2008 11:39:20 GMT 1, Its been blown wide open anyway so I dont see how some alledged photos(on this forum) of Banksy can harm his identitiy more than the actual article in the mail
Its been blown wide open anyway so I dont see how some alledged photos(on this forum) of Banksy can harm his identitiy more than the actual article in the mail
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Enough with the exposure !, by carlito on Jul 31, 2008 11:41:55 GMT 1, it be nice to think the Banksy forum of all places may possibly have the best wishes of the man at heart...
it be nice to think the Banksy forum of all places may possibly have the best wishes of the man at heart...
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dmandpenfold
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Enough with the exposure !, by dmandpenfold on Jul 31, 2008 11:45:03 GMT 1, call me cynical, but i think it's the wallet that rules carlo
call me cynical, but i think it's the wallet that rules carlo
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Enough with the exposure !, by Daniel Silk on Jul 31, 2008 11:56:40 GMT 1, I wonder if Banksy aint too worried about this sort of thing anymore? In the past if anything popped up on the forum that he dint like I would get contacted about it but have not heard a thing during the whole Daily Mail article.
I guess its a balancing act of does it harm him? or actually do him good? if it keeps getting him in a news all over the world 
I wonder if Banksy aint too worried about this sort of thing anymore? In the past if anything popped up on the forum that he dint like I would get contacted about it but have not heard a thing during the whole Daily Mail article. I guess its a balancing act of does it harm him? or actually do him good? if it keeps getting him in a news all over the world |
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Enough with the exposure !, by felix on Jul 31, 2008 12:45:56 GMT 1, I am much more interested in what forum members look like! it's fun putting faces to names.
I am much more interested in what forum members look like! it's fun putting faces to names.
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Enough with the exposure !, by doublehelix on Jul 31, 2008 13:02:30 GMT 1, That's interesting to hear Silky. I think it's probably a case of this time the jack being to big to put back in the box.
That's interesting to hear Silky. I think it's probably a case of this time the jack being to big to put back in the box.
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Enough with the exposure !, by Deleted on Jul 31, 2008 13:03:11 GMT 1, I am much more interested in what forum members look like! it's fun putting faces to names.
You could have a passport style pic or a wanted style on the profile bit.
I am much more interested in what forum members look like! it's fun putting faces to names. You could have a passport style pic or a wanted style on the profile bit. |
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Enough with the exposure !, by doublehelix on Jul 31, 2008 13:08:27 GMT 1, I am much more interested in what forum members look like! it's fun putting faces to names.
I'm the one on the left:
I am much more interested in what forum members look like! it's fun putting faces to names. I'm the one on the left: |
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dmandpenfold
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Enough with the exposure !, by dmandpenfold on Jul 31, 2008 13:09:58 GMT 1, are you bruce lee's brother???
ug lee
;D
hat, coat.....taxi
are you bruce lee's brother???
ug lee
;D
hat, coat.....taxi
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BK83
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Enough with the exposure !, by BK83 on Jul 31, 2008 18:40:09 GMT 1, I've never even looked at that thread. not to say I didnt read the article, but I didn't even bother reading the thread on here. Waste of our fucking time!
I've never even looked at that thread. not to say I didnt read the article, but I didn't even bother reading the thread on here. Waste of our fucking time!
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Art-el
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Enough with the exposure !, by Art-el on Jul 31, 2008 19:10:18 GMT 1, I wonder if Banksy aint too worried about this sort of thing anymore? In the past if anything popped up on the forum that he dint like I would get contacted about it but have not heard a thing during the whole Daily Mail article. I guess its a balancing act of does it harm him? or actually do him good? if it keeps getting him in a news all over the world
Silky
Just to clarify please
In the past you have been asked by those close/semi close to Banksy to remove certain threads?
You have not been contacted to do likewise on this occassion?
I wonder if Banksy aint too worried about this sort of thing anymore? In the past if anything popped up on the forum that he dint like I would get contacted about it but have not heard a thing during the whole Daily Mail article. I guess its a balancing act of does it harm him? or actually do him good? if it keeps getting him in a news all over the world Silky Just to clarify please In the past you have been asked by those close/semi close to Banksy to remove certain threads? You have not been contacted to do likewise on this occassion? |
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Enough with the exposure !, by Daniel Silk on Jul 31, 2008 19:16:42 GMT 1, I wonder if Banksy aint too worried about this sort of thing anymore? In the past if anything popped up on the forum that he dint like I would get contacted about it but have not heard a thing during the whole Daily Mail article. I guess its a balancing act of does it harm him? or actually do him good? if it keeps getting him in a news all over the world Silky Just to clarify please In the past you have been asked by those close/semi close to Banksy to remove certain threads? You have not been contacted to do likewise on this occassion?
Yeah, exactly
Normally within a few hours of a piece being posted I have been contacted, so they must keep a close eye on things here But this time I have not heard a thing  So I guess they are ok with it at the moment.
I wonder if Banksy aint too worried about this sort of thing anymore? In the past if anything popped up on the forum that he dint like I would get contacted about it but have not heard a thing during the whole Daily Mail article. I guess its a balancing act of does it harm him? or actually do him good? if it keeps getting him in a news all over the world Silky Just to clarify please In the past you have been asked by those close/semi close to Banksy to remove certain threads? You have not been contacted to do likewise on this occassion? Yeah, exactly Normally within a few hours of a piece being posted I have been contacted, so they must keep a close eye on things here But this time I have not heard a thing So I guess they are ok with it at the moment. |
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Enough with the exposure !, by daz205 on Jul 31, 2008 19:19:31 GMT 1, why would they complain to you i`ve not seen 1 real pic of banksy on here that would allow you to reconise him in the street, all the gossiping on here and in the papers just adds to the mystery behind the man and does no harm to him, until someone gets it right
why would they complain to you i`ve not seen 1 real pic of banksy on here that would allow you to reconise him in the street, all the gossiping on here and in the papers just adds to the mystery behind the man and does no harm to him, until someone gets it right
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sham69
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Enough with the exposure !, by sham69 on Jul 31, 2008 19:20:45 GMT 1, Oooh Silky, you haven't let the cat out of the bag have you?
The silence is deafening.
Daily Mail first into Cans? Sunday Mail first to break (leak) the story. The whole thing smells fishier than Grimsby docks.
or it could be that Silky is just being marginalised?
Remember, all publicity is good publicity at the end of the day.
www.dailymail.co.uk/moslive/article-1024130/Breaking-Banksy-The-interview-worlds-elusive-artist.html
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Enough with the exposure !, by snakes on Jul 31, 2008 19:32:33 GMT 1, Now you young budding Colombo's. Your task is to track down those treads and posts that Silky has deleted, censored or modified and maybe - just maybe you will get one step closer to your 'Holy Grail'....
Now you young budding Colombo's. Your task is to track down those treads and posts that Silky has deleted, censored or modified and maybe - just maybe you will get one step closer to your 'Holy Grail'....
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Enough with the exposure !, by daz205 on Jul 31, 2008 19:34:38 GMT 1, or of course just accept it doesnt really matter who banksy is or what he looks like,
or of course just accept it doesnt really matter who banksy is or what he looks like,
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Enough with the exposure !, by snakes on Jul 31, 2008 19:38:08 GMT 1, or of course just accept it doesnt really matter who banksy is or what he looks like,
of course it does as everyone can then go shake his hand or buy him a pint or a Piรฑa colada or something
or of course just accept it doesnt really matter who banksy is or what he looks like, of course it does as everyone can then go shake his hand or buy him a pint or a Piรฑa colada or something |
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sham69
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Enough with the exposure !, by sham69 on Jul 31, 2008 19:39:45 GMT 1, just don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining
just don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining |
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So I guess they are ok with it at the moment. 
