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**SpaceGhost2K** · 10-04-2008

Originally Posted by Floppy Brown

The Tom Clancy faceplate is a part of a 3 games bundle marketed for Australia.

Awesome. Thanks for the info.

**Symmetric-XBA** · 10-04-2008

Xbox 360 Korean Launch Faceplate

**Ranzo** · 10-07-2008

Viva pinata face plate is $1.99 EB in Canada.

**JakofallAces** · 10-07-2008

Originally Posted by Ranzo

Viva pinata face plate is $1.99 EB in Canada.

sup man where u been havent seen u here in....years

**Ranzo** · 10-08-2008

Originally Posted by JakofallAces

sup man where u been havent seen u here in....years

year... I have been on Vacation for bit over a month.

**JakofallAces** · 10-08-2008

Originally Posted by Ranzo

year... I have been on Vacation for bit over a month.

damn man your lucky i am stuck in school for another like 7 years god....

**hellonearth159** · 10-09-2008

Hey Spacey,
Is this one of yours that someone is selling? Ebay Item 250306166079

**Symmetric-XBA** · 10-09-2008

Yes it is. I'm selling it. Space has done more for me in these past weeks of hell that I've had to go through personally and that is why I want to give some of that money to him and his family. He deserves so much for not just the way he treats other people, but how honest and open he is, is a quality that I find to be very lacking. Case in point, there are some users on here who actually didn't give a ****, and who couldn't care less. Well Space stepped in like a good friend and helped me through a lot. I never thought that someone could come to someone's aid like that, and I respect the hell out of Space. I even threw him extra $$$ to help him w/ shipping costs and what not for other projects of his, just something, anything I can do to try and repay the kindness he has shown me. I respect the hell out of him, and consider him to be a good friend. Space has done a lot, not just for me, but for all of us here. I know he's modest about taking credit but this is for him. I want to do whatever I can to make sure that his family is well taken care of, henceforth, Space *I know you'll prob. read this when you wake up* I'm going to be making some phone calls for you in the world of finance to get you a wonderfull career so that you and your family can prosper and grow. I am also going to send you some money next week, just as a way of saying thank you for everything, if you or your family ever need anything I will be there. I owe Space a tremendous debt of gratitude, and I think it would be nice if all of us showed Space the results of all his positive influence. Take a bow sir, you have a friend for life.

**hellonearth159** · 10-09-2008

Originally Posted by Symmetric

Yes it is. I'm selling it. Space has done more for me in these past weeks of hell that I've had to go through personally and that is why I want to give some of that money to him and his family. He deserves so much for not just the way he treats other people, but how honest and open he is, is a quality that I find to be very lacking. Case in point, there are some users on here who actually didn't give a ****, and who couldn't care less. Well Space stepped in like a good friend and helped me through a lot. I never thought that someone could come to someone's aid like that, and I respect the hell out of Space. I even threw him extra $$$ to help him w/ shipping costs and what not for other projects of his, just something, anything I can do to try and repay the kindness he has shown me. I respect the hell out of him, and consider him to be a good friend. Space has done a lot, not just for me, but for all of us here. I know he's modest about taking credit but this is for him. I want to do whatever I can to make sure that his family is well taken care of, henceforth, Space *I know you'll prob. read this when you wake up* I'm going to be making some phone calls for you in the world of finance to get you a wonderfull career so that you and your family can prosper and grow. I am also going to send you some money next week, just as a way of saying thank you for everything, if you or your family ever need anything I will be there. I owe Space a tremendous debt of gratitude, and I think it would be nice if all of us showed Space the results of all his positive influence. Take a bow sir, you have a friend for life.

Symmetric,
Very nicely put and heart felt sentiments. I agree that Space gives much more than he gets back in this community. People can't appreciate the effort space put into setting up these forums and contests, never mind identifying and cataloging over a thousand faceplates.
I'm going to do my part by starting the bidding on this plate. I hope to see other members step up and outbid me.

**SpaceGhost2K** · 10-09-2008

Wow, thanks you guys. I just don't want BioWare mad at me because their plate is up for sale so I hope there isn't an issue there. Eventually, I think most of this stuff is going to change hands and I think they probably know that.

Microsoft has their MVP award, and I was recognized for the award in 2006 and 2007. Earlier this year, becuase of a complain from a forum member (elsewhere), MS gave me a "warning," only that what I'd posted might affect my renewal. It's true, I was a little harsher than I am in real life, but not out of line considering the context at the time. Anyway, I took it personally. I'd always said that MS didn't tell me what I could say and what I couldn't, and in this case, they did, so I withdrew from the program. I was told though, that I would be eligible just like enyone else once that year was up. That was October 1. I know of two people who were dropped, but they'd both been MVP's for like six years each. Three very close friends, including Kam here at XBA, were renewed but I wasn't.

I was prepared for it and wasn't devestated or anything, but this week it's starting to sink in a bit how left out I felt by not being renewed. I worked my ass off last year trying to build up a part of the community that has basically been treated like they don't even exist. I started the forums, I started the database, I wrote articles for OXM and Xbox Canada, I was interviewed by everyone from community websites to the Japanese press (who liked me enough to hold me back and ask additional questions). I've gone to every event I can get into so I could tell the community about it.

As far as Microsoft's concerned, I don't feel very "valuable" at all. So I thank you guys tremendously for thinking of me, and helping me out when you can. There are some ridiculously generous people in here.

**wicked_d365** · 10-09-2008

Originally Posted by SpaceGhost2K-XBA

Wow, thanks you guys. I just don't want BioWare mad at me because their plate is up for sale so I hope there isn't an issue there. Eventually, I think most of this stuff is going to change hands and I think they probably know that.

Microsoft has their MVP award, and I was recognized for the award in 2006 and 2007. Earlier this year, becuase of a complain from a forum member (elsewhere), MS gave me a "warning," only that what I'd posted might affect my renewal. It's true, I was a little harsher than I am in real life, but not out of line considering the context at the time. Anyway, I took it personally. I'd always said that MS didn't tell me what I could say and what I couldn't, and in this case, they did, so I withdrew from the program. I was told though, that I would be eligible just like enyone else once that year was up. That was October 1. I know of two people who were dropped, but they'd both been MVP's for like six years each. Three very close friends, including Kam here at XBA, were renewed but I wasn't.

I was prepared for it and wasn't devestated or anything, but this week it's starting to sink in a bit how left out I felt by not being renewed. I worked my ass off last year trying to build up a part of the community that has basically been treated like they don't even exist. I started the forums, I started the database, I wrote articles for OXM and Xbox Canada, I was interviewed by everyone from community websites to the Japanese press (who liked me enough to hold me back and ask additional questions). I've gone to every event I can get into so I could tell the community about it.

As far as Microsoft's concerned, I don't feel very "valuable" at all. So I thank you guys tremendously for thinking of me, and helping me out when you can. There are some ridiculously generous people in here.

Sorry about the non-renewal. MS's loss, not yours. Just remember, if it wasn't for you, most of us wouldn't be here, at this site, or involved in faceplates at all. You are the reason I started collecting in the first place. At first, all I wanted was the "Syler Escape" plate, but after you made me one, I was hooked. I have friends that give me hell for my habit, I tell em, "Blame Spaceghost, he's the one that started it." You got me doing customs now. c'mon

You have done so much for us, whether it be a hard to find plate, link to site, a sticker, or even a simple comment/suggestion.
If I had some extra money, I would be all over the Bioware, and Mirrors Edge plates.

I, along with others in this forum applaud you and your dedication to the faceplate and Xbox. If MS can't see what a great influence you are, p**s on them. We love you buddy.

**tacohead** · 10-09-2008

There is another Red Naruto plate up right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-NARUTO-ULTRA...d=p3911.c0.m14

**JakofallAces** · 10-09-2008

Originally Posted by tacohead

There is another Red Naruto plate up right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-NARUTO-ULTRA...d=p3911.c0.m14

sup taco hows it going havent seen u in these parts in months

**Symmetric-XBA** · 10-09-2008

Originally Posted by SpaceGhost2K-XBA

Wow, thanks you guys. I just don't want BioWare mad at me because their plate is up for sale so I hope there isn't an issue there. Eventually, I think most of this stuff is going to change hands and I think they probably know that.

Microsoft has their MVP award, and I was recognized for the award in 2006 and 2007. Earlier this year, becuase of a complain from a forum member (elsewhere), MS gave me a "warning," only that what I'd posted might affect my renewal. It's true, I was a little harsher than I am in real life, but not out of line considering the context at the time. Anyway, I took it personally. I'd always said that MS didn't tell me what I could say and what I couldn't, and in this case, they did, so I withdrew from the program. I was told though, that I would be eligible just like enyone else once that year was up. That was October 1. I know of two people who were dropped, but they'd both been MVP's for like six years each. Three very close friends, including Kam here at XBA, were renewed but I wasn't.

I was prepared for it and wasn't devestated or anything, but this week it's starting to sink in a bit how left out I felt by not being renewed. I worked my ass off last year trying to build up a part of the community that has basically been treated like they don't even exist. I started the forums, I started the database, I wrote articles for OXM and Xbox Canada, I was interviewed by everyone from community websites to the Japanese press (who liked me enough to hold me back and ask additional questions). I've gone to every event I can get into so I could tell the community about it.

As far as Microsoft's concerned, I don't feel very "valuable" at all. So I thank you guys tremendously for thinking of me, and helping me out when you can. There are some ridiculously generous people in here.

If Bioware has a problem w/ me selling the faceplate and giving you some money to help your family out, then by all means let them contact me. I can see their side of the coin and it makes sense, however, there are more important things like taking care of a family.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss of MVP status. I know that you pour every ounce of yourself into not only this community, but the entire xbox community as well. You do whatever you can to make sure that your members here are well taken care of. I can understand that the MVP thing is only for a year and is MS way of rewarding people that do amazing things for the xbox community, however, for MS to simply "not renew" your status just b/c of one indiscretion (which was never clarified by MS's part) is wrong.

Space all of us here consider you to be MVP, don't forget that. When I first came to this site it was b/c of the dedicated faceplate section of the forums. I was wanting to start a collection, however, just starting out, I had no idea what faceplate was worth what, and how rare, etc. I applaude your efforts as well as the other members who worked so dilligently on creating a faceplate database that was mammoth in size as well as keeping things up to date as best as possible.

I don't think that MS realizes what an asset you are to the xbox community and it wouldn't be surprising to me if next year MS votes you back into the MVP program. You dam near break yourself to spend YOUR money to make faceplates for others, and sometimes, you don't even get paid for it. That sir is generosity at its purest form. I remember when you were selling other faceplates that you created just to make enough money to send out faceplates for the Civ. Rev. contest winners.

I have made a couple phone calls today for you and if you want to shoot me a msg. on xbl I'll be more than happy to talk w/ you about this, b/c I also need some info on you lol.

I hope people realize how much effort and strain you put yourself through for the other members here, you deserve to be rewarded for your efforts. Space you still are MVP.

**tacohead** · 10-09-2008

Originally Posted by JakofallAces

sup taco hows it going havent seen u in these parts in months

Hey Jak, work has been keeping me very busy these days. The scene has slowed way down too. It was quiet while you were banned, glad to see you back!

I have to agree with everyone here, Spacey is one heck of a great guy! He does a great job keeping this community alive and his organization of the database was top notch. I was glad to see him mentioned in the back of this months OXBM.

**Symmetric-XBA** · 10-09-2008

Originally Posted by hellonearth159

Symmetric,
Very nicely put and heart felt sentiments. I agree that Space gives much more than he gets back in this community. People can't appreciate the effort space put into setting up these forums and contests, never mind identifying and cataloging over a thousand faceplates.
I'm going to do my part by starting the bidding on this plate. I hope to see other members step up and outbid me.

Thank you for the compliments. I hope so too b/c it means more $$$ for Space.

**OBL infad3ll** · 10-09-2008

Originally Posted by hellonearth159

Symmetric,
Very nicely put and heart felt sentiments. I agree that Space gives much more than he gets back in this community. People can't appreciate the effort space put into setting up these forums and contests, never mind identifying and cataloging over a thousand faceplates.
I'm going to do my part by starting the bidding on this plate. I hope to see other members step up and outbid me.

im the current high bidder.

and maybe we'll just have to make spaceghost a new prestigius award?

**wicked_d365** · 10-10-2008

Anyone still looking for a GTA plate $6 Buy It Now. He has 23 of them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Grand-Theft-Auto...d=p3286.c0.m14

**SpaceGhost2K** · 10-10-2008

Originally Posted by wicked_d365

Anyone still looking for a GTA plate $6 Buy It Now. He has 23 of them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Grand-Theft-Auto...d=p3286.c0.m14

I bid on ten of them, but it didn't apply the free shipping. $30 is all I've got, so I need to scare up some $$$ somewhere, or I need to talk him into hanging onto them for me for a few days. I only got paid for a half a paycheck from Michael's and haven't gotten anything from OXM yet for the article. I told him I wanted all of them. $2.99 each for 23 plates would save my nutz.