[Charlie_23456]

Quote: Originally Posted by Surfhead koi judges have dedicated their life to the hobby and spent years studying the finer aspects of these fish...you think they did this because they thought they were gonna get paid? They did it because they love koi...period. This isn't a Don King Production, it's a koi show. Common Charlie, we all know you are not talking in generalities and want to smear the reputation of one judge in particular. Why do this?

You are right to a point Surfhead. I do have personal reasons why I posted this here and on Brian's Reflections post. I was really ticked off that the Koidoc made the following comment after the big ruckus over the GC post where Stephen pulled his ad. After Koidoc makes the below post,

Quote: Originally Posted by koidoc I think that was a good thing you did Brian. But like it or not having the magazine name on the board reflects back to the Magazine. I was one of the first people to get Koi-Bito magazine and considered it one of the best because it gave more direct information from the breeders themselves. I participate on most boards except this one. Only came here when directed from another Board. But when I come here and see the language from people like Luke it scares me. Who is on the chopping block this week? I came on and saw "Art the Fart" by Luke and I do not even know what he was reporting on. I think it was something at a show I had nothing to do with. So to stay away from this and the petty rambles and accustions I just do not participate on board or get a magazine that supports this board. I would not let a child read this forum, but I think there are other boards out there with moderators that have time, that are more family oriented and information oriented to educate. So now, when I with all that is done not just now but previously, I see Luke will get a 1 week time out. Can he get back on tomorrow with good behaviour? I would love to come back but do not feel welcome nor do I want to play silly games. As long as these people feel they have free rain, if that is what you want them to have, they will press the envelope and not for the betterment of the hobby. Only for the benefit of their group. I believe this can only hurt Koi Bito in the long run and that I think woul be a shame since the original objective semed to be genuine and provide for a niche in the hobby. I wish you well with your magazine. Let me know if situations change and you will have my subscription and others back. Yes I know, one subscription does not matter to you. Now I will have to lurk on this board next week to see what names they call me now. Good luck and again I thought it was a good letter you wrote to explain,

Stephen at KP of course praises him as well as his followers...shortly after, Koidoc is proclaimed the Koi person of the Year (even though he has only been there for maybe 5 or 6 months)...or something to that effect and awarded a "prize'. Now I'm sure he has done lots for Koiphen in other ways of informing and educating the flock in the Koi ways but the timing of his post and this event led me to question Koidoc's integrity. I admit I have never met the man and he might be as upright as the Pope, but I have no way to know that except for current events.

But seeing the responses here, I see no reason why a Koi judge would jeopardize his reputation by being bias with his judging, so my suspecions seem to be unfounded. Thank you.

Charlie