RussTCB Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, TheSeeker said: Russ - is this Fernando's actual MyGNR account? http://www.mygnrforum.com/profile/66068-flebeis/ The fact that the MyGNR account was registered on May 17, 2018 and the Reddit account was registered on December 15, 2018 makes me think someone saw Fernando had an official MyGNR account under the name "flebeis" and decided to start impersonating him with that name on reddit And didn't Fernando have a previous MyGNR account before that when he did the Q&A a few years ago? Did he forget the login for it and had to re-register? Fernando has a couple of accounts on here that are confirmed. My guess is that he forgot some PWs along the line or something as he's been active on some accounts and not others. Then we have actual users who's real names are Fernando and they're not trying to impersonate anyone, they were just unlucky in having the same name lol. I can confirm that the account you linked to is confirmed as one of the accounts Fernando signed up with though. I totally agree that pretty much anyone could have started that reddit account. That's why it should have been as easy as Fernando saying "that's not me", then this whole issue could have been put to bed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeeker Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 So there's 3 possibilities: -Fernando is flebeis on Reddit -Random person is flebeis on Reddit with no association to Fernando -Walker or one of the crazies is flebeis and is impersonating Fernando with Fernando's permission Why do I have a feeling the last option is most likely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac daddy ax Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, RussTCB said: Fernando has a couple of accounts on here that are confirmed. My guess is that he forgot some PWs along the line or something as he's been active on some accounts and not others. Then we have actual users who's real names are Fernando and they're not trying to impersonate anyone, they were just unlucky in having the same name lol. I can confirm that the account you linked to is confirmed as one of the accounts Fernando signed up with though. I totally agree that pretty much anyone could have started that reddit account. That's why it should have been as easy as Fernando saying "that's not me", then this whole issue could have been put to bed. I thought alt acounts weren't allowed? Edited September 29, 2019 by Mac daddy ax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Just now, Mac daddy ax said: I thought alt acounts weren't allowed? I'll assume that's not a serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombux Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, TheSeeker said: So there's 3 possibilities: -Fernando is flebeis on Reddit -Random person is flebeis on Reddit with no association to Fernando -Walker or one of the crazies is flebeis and is impersonating Fernando with Fernando's permission Why do I have a feeling the last option is most likely the funny or sad thing (depending on from your point of view) is, that if the last option is most likely, it still doesn't make much difference. being permanently abused by mentally ill "so-called fans" or "so-called management" doesn't make a huge difference in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronartest2004 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 15 minutes ago, TheSeeker said: Russ - is this Fernando's actual MyGNR account? http://www.mygnrforum.com/profile/66068-flebeis/ The fact that the MyGNR account was registered on May 17, 2018 and the Reddit account was registered on December 15, 2018 makes me think someone saw Fernando had an official MyGNR account under the name "flebeis" and decided to start impersonating him with that name on reddit And didn't Fernando have a previous MyGNR account before that when he did the Q&A a few years ago? Did he forget the login for it and had to re-register? He’s been on here longer than that. Remember the story I told you about from probably almost 10 years ago about him and I getting in to it on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac daddy ax Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Just now, RussTCB said: I'll assume that's not a serious question. well it is if normal forum members have a alt account they will be banned but if the real Fernando does it then that's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mac daddy ax said: well it is if normal forum members have a alt account they will be banned but if the real Fernando does it then that's ok LOL.... No. We've always maintained the same stance on members: If you can follow the rules of the site, you're welcome here. If you can't follow the rules of the site, you're not welcome here. If someone can't follow the rules of the site and they get banned then they show back up with an alt account and we can prove it's the same person, we ban them again. There's a world of difference between that and a member of GNR management needing a new account because they can't access their old one for some reason. That's why I assumed your original question was a joke. Seems pretty easy to understand the difference, but apparently I had to spell it out because you felt the need to insinuate the staff here has a double standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac daddy ax Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 minute ago, RussTCB said: LOL.... No. We've always maintained the same stance on members: If you can follow the rules of the site, you're welcome here. If you can't follow the rules of the site, you're not welcome here. If someone can't follow the rules of the site and they get banned then they show back up with an alt account and we can prove it's the same person, we ban them again. There's a world of difference between that and a member of GNR management needing a new account because they can't access their old one for some reason. That's why I assumed your original question was a joke. Seems pretty easy to understand the difference, but apparently I had to spell it out. ok I get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabrph5 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I believe it. The exact thing happened before CD. We heard nothing, then a bunch of leaks came out. I had most of the album before it hit the stores. The same thing is happening now, no way its just a coincidence that all these songs just start leaking for no reason. I bet something comes out soon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Towelie Posted September 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) I assume what's happened here is, Fernando wanted to spill the beans without officially spilling the beans and the only way for him to do this is by using an account which isn't 100% verified. We all know it's him, but he can't confirm it otherwise that'd be "officially spilling the beans." God, following this band is exhausting. Edited September 29, 2019 by Towelie 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourMother'sDruthers Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 This is so dumb... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronartest2004 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 minute ago, fabrph5 said: I believe it. The exact thing happened before CD. We heard nothing, then a bunch of leaks came out. I had most of the album before it hit the stores. The same thing is happening now, no way its just a coincidence that all these songs just start leaking for no reason. I bet something comes out soon 100% right. I’ve always been of the group of people that believe that there is always more than what meets the eye with leaks. I definitely believe that those around Axl leak material to kind of force Axl to release material officially. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Just now, ronartest2004 said: 100% right. I’ve always been of the group of people that believe that there is always more than what meets the eye with leaks. I definitely believe that those around Axl leak material to kind of force Axl to release material officially. Either that or the hoarders/traders know something is imminent, so figured they may as well leak what they had now before it becomes worthless? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeeker Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ronartest2004 said: 100% right. I’ve always been of the group of people that believe that there is always more than what meets the eye with leaks. I definitely believe that those around Axl leak material to kind of force Axl to release material officially. Only this time, outside of a few hundred people, no one gives a shit about any of it Fernando: Uh oh Axl, Atlas Shrugged just leaked online - we better re-record it with Slash and release it ASAP! Axl: MY PRECIOUS Edited September 29, 2019 by TheSeeker 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, YourMother'sDruthers said: This is so dumb... Yep lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 For my the fact that he to not confirm o denied it is a confirmation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lio Posted September 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, Towelie said: I assume what's happened here is, Fernando wanted to spill the beans without officially spilling the beans and the only way for him to do this is by using an account which isn't 100% verified. We all know it's him, but he can't confirm it otherwise that'd be "officially spilling the beans." God, following this band is exhausting. I posted something similar earlier and the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that's how it is. The fact that some are somehow turning this around and calling posters morons for being fooled is mindboggling. None of this shit is MYGNR's fault, members or staff. It's just TB that make this into a clusterfuck, as usual. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronartest2004 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, TheSeeker said: Only this time, outside of a few hundred people, no one gives a shit about any of it Fernando: Uh oh Axl, Atlas Shrugged just leaked online - we better re-record it with Slash and release it ASAP! Axl: MY PRECIOUS You are right on this, even my friends who are loosely gnr fans don’t give a damn about these latest leaks. I don’t even think they were covered by any major music outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeeker Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Just now, ronartest2004 said: You are right on this, even my friends who are loosely gnr fans don’t give a damn about these latest leaks. I don’t even think they were covered by any major music outlets. And those saying "Axl still has power over the media which is why you aren't hearing about the leaks in the press" are delusional GNR means nothing in 2019 - it's an empty brand fueled by nostalgia and devoid of purpose 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, username05 said: idk. I imagine him being like some dude at work... with 100 unanswered emails... stressed out whit all the work he has to do... and he gets a forum email... and he just skips it... its a mad fast paced world out there. sometimes people ignore simple things because they have larger stuff hanging over their heads. and I suspect a GNR manager probably has a lot of responsibilities concerning a tour... that he's anxious as is, without worring about the forums. Fernando is Forum member too. He should be more kindly with the mod and fans on this Forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, RussTCB said: We (myself and downzy) commented on it because we alway try to be open and honest with the users and fan base. We're not "insiders" and we're not connected to the band in any way. However, we do have the ability to try to find some things out here and again, so we did our best to do so with this situation. It's not our fault that Fernando chose the route he did. I'd take it as a positive, rather than being frustrated that he didn't answer. Think of it as you are on a date with a hot chick, and half way through the meal you're like "are we going to have sex later?" and she doesn't answer, but she's continuing to give you her time and attention.. Fernando is basically flirting with you guys. We'll see in April. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RussTCB Posted September 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2019 Just now, Axl_morris said: I'd take it as a positive, rather than being frustrated that he didn't answer. Think of it as you are on a date with a hot chick, and half way through the meal you're like "are we going to have sex later?" and she doesn't answer, but she's continuing to give you her time and attention.. Fernando is basically flirting with you guys. We'll see in April. I refuse to compare interactions with Fernando to being on a date with anyone, let alone a "hot chick" lol. I get your overall point though lol 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester 524 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 15 minutes ago, Axl_morris said: I'd take it as a positive, rather than being frustrated that he didn't answer. Think of it as you are on a date with a hot chick, and half way through the meal you're like "are we going to have sex later?" and she doesn't answer, but she's continuing to give you her time and attention.. Fernando is basically flirting with you guys. We'll see in April. I've been in that hot chick situation many times. the hot chick tends to continue to allow you to give her attention and spend money on her. once she gets what she wants, she out- no sex. but then again I'm ugly AF so maybe my situation is unique. lol 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Chester 524 said: I've been in that hot chick situation many times. the hot chick tends to continue to allow you to give her attention and spend money on her. once she gets what she wants, she out- no sex. but then again I'm ugly AF so maybe my situation is unique. lol Who needs hot chicks or Fernandos undivided attention when we have multiple leaks at different decibel ranges from 2001. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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