Nakama Closed Temporarily- Please Read.
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Nephilaine Protagonist
PixelSlinger
Join date: 22 Jul 2003
Posts: 1,693
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08-14-2006 14:08
Nakama will be closed until further notice. I don't want to rehash the details here, if you want more info you can check out the following: General Forum Thread PixelPinup Article I would like to echo Neil's apologies to all Nakama retailers that this adversely effects- Check out Elka's Tshirt and be sure to sign the petition mentioned in the above links if you would also like to show your support of Kin.
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Job Manuel
Registered User
Join date: 4 Aug 2006
Posts: 69
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08-14-2006 14:53
So you are going to hurt your customer base becasue one person was banned? That doesn't sound like a good business descion, but then again your competitors will more then likely appreciate it. Good luck with the hunger strike and I'll get my tee tonight 
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Neil Protagonist
FX Monkey
Join date: 11 Jul 2003
Posts: 346
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08-14-2006 15:05
No I dont think we are hurting the customer base in any way, if anything it is detrimental to ourselves as we are depriving ourselves of your hard earned cash. But I think the banning of Kin was total BS and this is my way of showing support for her.
Yeah as a business decision this probably isnt smart but luckily for me this is a personal decision not a business one. I do what I feel is right whether it costs me money or not.
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Job Manuel
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Join date: 4 Aug 2006
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08-14-2006 15:08
And you have every right to feel and do as you please...
note there was no /sarcasm anywhere in my post...I do really wish you luck in your hunger strike and I'll pick up my tee tonight when I get home
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Nephilaine Protagonist
PixelSlinger
Join date: 22 Jul 2003
Posts: 1,693
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08-14-2006 15:14
From: someone I do really wish you luck in your hunger strike and I'll pick up my tee tonight when I get home Awesome. Thanks for the well wishes. Again, our sincere apologies for any inconvienience this causes anyone, but we feel this is the most effective message we can send.
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ZsuZsanna Raven
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Join date: 19 Dec 2004
Posts: 2,361
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08-14-2006 15:27
Even if you sold all your land and left SL, taking all your friends with you, LL wouldn't care unfortunately. LL is only interested in numbers and with the new fancy no acct verification system that we now have, anyone and their dogs cousins kid can sign up. I understand why you want to protest, but in the end it doesn't bother LL, but does hurt your customers who are loyal to you. Why punish us and yourselves?
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Job Manuel
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Join date: 4 Aug 2006
Posts: 69
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08-14-2006 15:37
Why is the sky blue, why do birds suddenly appear? From: someone Even if you sold all your land and left SL, taking all your friends with you, LL wouldn't care unfortunately. LL is only interested in numbers and with the new fancy no acct verification system that we now have, anyone and their dogs cousins kid can sign up. I understand why you want to protest, but in the end it doesn't bother LL, but does hurt your customers who are loyal to you. Why punish us and yourselves? Anyway it's done with passion and eventually if you get enough high-powered folks making statements you *might* get at least some sort of acknowledgment from LL as to why it was done.
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Neil Protagonist
FX Monkey
Join date: 11 Jul 2003
Posts: 346
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08-14-2006 17:21
I am not punishing anyone, I am having a moment of silence for one of Nakama's own retailers, thats all. I figure the people who appreciate Nakama will understand. It isnt gone permanently, just today.
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Sansarya Caligari
BLEH!
Join date: 25 Apr 2005
Posts: 1,206
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08-14-2006 17:34
This is a very admirable act from both of you and you have my full support. I will definitely be a much more loyal customer of yours in the future because you show that you care for one of your retailers and friends.
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Iris Ophelia
Blue-Stocking Suffragette
Join date: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 138
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08-14-2006 18:35
I'm 100% behind Neil and Nephilaine. I've been talking with Kin and she's been incredibly moved by all the posts, the shirts, and the closing of Nakama.
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Yuriko Muromachi
Blue Summer
Join date: 4 Jul 2005
Posts: 385
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08-14-2006 18:50
I love Nakama <3 But I do appreciate what Neil and Nephilaine are doing for Kin. I just hope that LL would shed light on the situation, not only out of fairness to Kin, but also for others as well. LL hasn't been really transparent in their enforcement issues which is a major concern for everyone.
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DeltaDharmaDawn Aubret
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Join date: 13 Sep 2005
Posts: 22
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08-14-2006 19:00
Salut. I am impressed anytime someone is able to stand behind their beliefs with concrete action. This only strengthens my respect for you both as creators and remarkable human beings. I love Nakama and will return when it reopens.
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Merlyn Bailly
owner, AVALON GALLERIA
Join date: 7 Sep 2005
Posts: 576
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08-15-2006 18:44
From: Iris Ophelia I'm 100% behind Neil and Nephilaine. I've been talking with Kin and she's been incredibly moved by all the posts, the shirts, and the closing of Nakama. Please pass along my best wishes to Kin...
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Coyote Momiji
Pintsized Plutonium
Join date: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 715
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08-15-2006 21:41
From: Iris Ophelia I'm 100% behind Neil and Nephilaine. Seconded.
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elka Lehane
WOWAWIWA
Join date: 30 Mar 2005
Posts: 983
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08-15-2006 21:51
Be strong, everyone. This is such a great and admirable thing to do, no matter what people say. We are all behind you, Kin! And HI5 Nephi & Neil!!! Also, thanks for mentionning the tees, I believe it can at least show the world we care. <333
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