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Post by Red Dragon on Mar 25, 2013 14:45:06 GMT -5
So the first discussion went well but then died off. (mainly because of me) So I looked through the thread and here's the general consensus that came from it:
Writers DTP (DT, Dan, whatever) is a definite. Hammers and Rated R seem confirmed too. KvE and Elliot are possibilities. Then Kevin Hart, Jordan and Matty O were mentioned.
Diaries mentioned Matt's Brian Pillman POV Jords WCW Bob Bob Bobelow WWF 1993-1994 3 Ace’s PTW Fury's 1984 2 KvE's Gattaca
Format HOF writers section expanded. Including highlights, awards, notable diaries and speech.
Let's keep these sections broken up for now, to avoid confusion. Let's focus on the Writers section. Please answer these two questions:
1) I've think we've all agreed that DT, Hammers and Rated R are in. Any objections? (if not state why) 2) Who else do you think (if anybody) deserves to go in?
I'll leave these questions for about a month. Then see what the results say. Hopefully the results will be pretty conclusive and we can announce who is going in the HOF.
After that we'll have a proper discussion over diaries since I think there is both many diaries that haven't been mentioned and many users who haven't had a look through past diaries. Once a shortlist is drawn up that will go to a vote. But let's focus on writers for now.
PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN THIS THREAD
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Post by Mike Bockwinkel on Mar 25, 2013 14:54:46 GMT -5
1. I agree. 2. I would like to see my dear friend KvE inducted
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2013 15:13:30 GMT -5
1. I agree. 2. I would like to see my dear friend KvE inductedI second this. KvE's GATTACA diary was original and great, considering I know crap all about Japanese Wrestling. Also, once his diary is finished. Ryan and his WWE should both go into the HOF.
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Post by chaz on Mar 25, 2013 15:14:26 GMT -5
Jord and Matty O also need to be in.
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Post by Rule 30 on Mar 25, 2013 15:29:28 GMT -5
1) No doubt those three should go in 2) Me, the rest of you suck
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Post by MizTV on Mar 25, 2013 16:58:14 GMT -5
1. Yes 2. KVE maybe Ryan
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Post by Ace Bennett on Mar 25, 2013 19:43:38 GMT -5
I vote GATTACA to go in. I never followed Japanese wrestling much so I didn't read but KvE really kept with it for a really long time and it should be commended.
I always felt like people who were "active" shouldn't go in terms of writers, but that's just a personal opinion of mine and if everyone else disagrees then I won't fight it or anything. I agree with Chaz about Jord and Matty O, with that being said.
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Post by Red Dragon on Mar 26, 2013 6:22:13 GMT -5
1) Yes. 2) Jord and Matty O. I always felt like people who were "active" shouldn't go in terms of writers, but that's just a personal opinion of mine and if everyone else disagrees then I won't fight it or anything. I agree with Chaz about Jord and Matty O, with that being said. I kind of agree with that. Obviously if someone has done great work and is still active they deserve to go in (hence the DT nomination) But guys like Elliot, KvE and Kev will go in in the future.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 14:04:31 GMT -5
2. I would like to see my dear friend KvE inducted btw Dragon, It's GATTACA: PROJECT! Not Gattaca! Dammit! I'm semi-active at this point, does that count?!
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Post by Chris Hammers on Mar 26, 2013 17:01:54 GMT -5
Matt's an awesome guy and everything, but did he really have quality journals to be inducted as a writer? That's not a knock on him or anything, but I always just saw him in the same way I saw Jake Hazuki. Keeping the place active and fun with the chat thread and sim feedback.
I completely agree with Jord though. Everything he touched was gold. WCW 01, WWE 08, TNA 02, LL USA.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Mar 27, 2013 16:07:30 GMT -5
Dan is an obvious choice for writer. I think it shouldn't matter if they are active or not. If the person or diary is great, they should go in no matter the time.
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Post by Rated R on Mar 28, 2013 4:33:04 GMT -5
For me the best class this year would be Dan, myself, Hammers and Jord. It'd feel like a real last hurrah of the old guard kind of deal. Plus I feel like the others mentioned, besides KvE maybe because the guy is awesome, haven't had the longevity or impact to warrant going in at the same time. Next time round certainly, but personally a class of four or five is more than enough and some deserve it more than others.
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Post by Elliot on Mar 28, 2013 15:45:00 GMT -5
Aww, always nice to see my name mentioned in these things. But I honestly agree with what was said about "active" writers. I'm not lobbying to be inducted or anything since I technically still write, just not as frequently.
My main vote goes to Jord.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Mar 28, 2013 16:00:52 GMT -5
1) No doubt those three should go in 2) Me, the rest of you suck
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Post by Red Dragon on Apr 30, 2013 13:10:36 GMT -5
I said I'll leave it a month. Anybody else want to add anything?
Everyone agrees with DT, Hammers and Rated R, so they are in. I think we'll put KvE, Jord and Matty O in a PM vote, simple yes/no vote.
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