Shifty Jack, SASS #65353 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 First of all, I have no idea what possessed me to actually look into this, but it has raised a couple questions for me. When checking to make sure my wife's alias had not been taken (we have been out of the game for a few years) I decided to check a few others of people I haven't seen in a while. Some were there and some were surprisingly missing, one of which is a former overall EOT winner. So this raised the question to me of should there be certain aliases that can only be renewed by the original owner? Maybe Overall EOT winners and/or those in the hall of fame? Kinda like how sports teams retire jersey numbers. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I think no. If someone wants their alias retired, then spring for the lifetime membership. Then nobody can ever use it. Otherwise, as a dues paying membership organization, if you don't pay your dues then you aren't a member and no longer entitled to membership benefits. There are a few folks that on this wire that post frequently and aren't members. Every time one of them ticks me off (I'm looking at you Lumpy) I have to check myself from calling up sass and changing my alias to theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, El Hombre Sin Nombre said: There are a few folks that on this wire that post frequently and aren't members. Every time one of them ticks me off (I'm looking at you Lumpy) I have to check myself from calling up sass and changing my alias to theirs I'm with you. There are also some that have a number but have NOT renewed nor do they have a life membership. I know this is a little off topic but I believe the Saloon and the Classifieds should be for paying members only. Now I know folks are gonna cry that there is no way for the mods to keep up with this but I cry BS; if membership isn't in a database it should be and should be synced with the forum. My .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, El Hombre Sin Nombre said: I think no. If someone wants their alias retired, then spring for the lifetime membership. Then nobody can ever use it. Otherwise, as a dues paying membership organization, if you don't pay your dues then you aren't a member and no longer entitled to membership benefits. There are a few folks that on this wire that post frequently and aren't members. Every time one of them ticks me off (I'm looking at you Lumpy) I have to check myself from calling up sass and changing my alias to theirs Go for it------- You'll then have to shoot OMV Rugers and Marlin 94 then-Oh, add a '87 lever SG too. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Go for it------- You'll then have to shoot OMV Rugers and Marlin 94 then-Oh, add a '87 lever SG too. OLG Haha I'm good with the 87, but can't give up my 66 carbine nor my Colts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, El Hombre Sin Nombre said: Haha I'm good with the 87, but can't give up my 66 carbine nor my Colts Well-Ya had your one chance at fame and fortune....... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I could possibly see SASS refusing to reissue an alias from a former EOT winner. But the only way I know of to totally retire an alias is if the owner dies, and then it is up to their family whether it can be reissued or not. Or at least, that is the way it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 No, John Barleycorn has been associated with strong drink hundreds of years before I came on the scene, and will be around long after I’m gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Hence the reason for my stellar WIRE rep...no one would want to resurrect my alias. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...the MASTER PLAN!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Hence the reason for my stellar WIRE rep...no one would want to resurrect my alias. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...the MASTER PLAN!!!!!! Now it all makes sense. I always said to myself, nobody in real life can be that much of a jack a$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Hence the reason for my stellar WIRE rep...no one would want to resurrect my alias. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...the MASTER PLAN!!!!!! Wait, wasn't there another Phantom II or something like that a few years ago? Besides that, there are few people that can emulate the answers and responses (regards of the alias) that you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 No. Let them buy a life membership if they don't want their alias reissued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, El Hombre Sin Nombre said: Now it all makes sense. I always said to myself, nobody in real life can be that much of a jack a$$ Oh...yes...I can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Cypress Sun said: Wait, wasn't there another Phantom II or something like that a few years ago? Besides that, there are few people that can emulate the answers and responses (regards of the alias) that you do. Actually it's quite simple. Deprive yourself of sleep. Drink lots of caffeine and energy drinks...spend time on MSNBC and CNN. There - yer good to go! And we will not discuss "Phantom II"...rest his soul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Oh...yes...I can! Someone once told me, "the wire is no SASS." Forgive me if I can't remember who it was that said that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 39 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Actually it's quite simple. Deprive yourself of sleep. Drink lots of caffeine and energy drinks...spend time on MSNBC and CNN. There - yer good to go! And we will not discuss "Phantom II"...rest his soul... Holy cow, that's enough to make anyone "testy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Deep down, Phantom is a nice partner to have around. I have only met him in person twice, but both times he has been helpful and friendly. Not meaning to destroy his wire reputation, but he does like to stir the pot with an outboard motor. Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, SHOOTIN FOX said: Deep down, Phantom is a nice partner to have around. I have only met him in person twice, but both times he has been helpful and friendly. Not meaning to destroy his wire reputation, but he does like to stir the pot with an outboard motor. Fox Hey now!!!! Don't go messin' with my Online Persona!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Pretty sure folks are linin' up to get my alias. Waimea (Molan labe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 13 hours ago, El Hombre Sin Nombre said: There are a few folks that on this wire that post frequently and aren't members. Every time one of them ticks me off (I'm looking at you Lumpy) I have to check myself from calling up sass and changing my alias to theirs Lumpy's NOT a member? For shame... And why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Was Leonard Slye a SASS Member? If so, I'd say his alias should be retired. Same for Marion Morrison. You know, Roy Rogers and John Wayne. But if they WEREN'T SASS Members then I'd say they should be wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Actor's real names??? Not very "Cowboy" and not funny...so...not a very good Alias in my opinion...unless you were related to one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Actor's real names??? Not very "Cowboy" and not funny...so...not a very good Alias in my opinion...unless you were related to one of them. How is Phantom "Cowboy" or "funny"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: How is Phantom "Cowboy" or "funny"? I could answer the second part of that question, but the mods might ban me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Actor's real names??? Not very "Cowboy" and not funny...so...not a very good Alias in my opinion...unless you were related to one of them. Huh? Roy Rogers and John Wayne were not the actors real names. They were stage names. They were aliases. If the men who used those stage names, Leonard Slye and Marion Morrison happened to be SASS members, then I'd say that their aliases were worthy of retirement. If they were not SASS members, then the aliases should be available for anyone to claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliphalet R. Moderator Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 As noted, a Life Member's alias is protected. The alias's of those who are yearly members, but have let their membership lapse are not protected. SASS rules are the same for all. Sometimes, the alias of an early yearly member gets duplicated, because that person never became a Life member. That's the way it is. (just a note, Roy Rogers was honored with an Honorary Life Membership, during his lifetime. John Wayne had already passed before SASS came along. We have had several members using the stage names of actors, such as Lash LaRue, Yakima Canutt, John Wayne, and others.) Tom Mix is up for grabs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 39 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: How is Phantom "Cowboy" or "funny"? Now THAT'S a good question... But an alias such as Tex, or T-bone... Etc, aren't "names", but rather nicknames. So perhaps I should have included that? Whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Webster's dictionary Phantom: noun or adjective... I think you're an adjective... jussayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Just now, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said: Webster's dictionary Phantom: noun or adjective... I think you're an adjective... jussayin Oh I'm a lot of... Things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Was Leonard Slye a SASS Member? If so, I'd say his alias should be retired. Same for Marion Morrison. You know, Roy Rogers and John Wayne. But if they WEREN'T SASS Members then I'd say they should be wide open. There is a Leonard Slye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, Assassin said: There is a Leonard Slye. You would know that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 8 hours ago, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said: Lumpy's NOT a member? For shame... And why not? Can't remember why not, but that's why his name is Original Lumpy Gritz now. While it was lapsed someone else came along and got Lumpy Grits then signed up for the wire and somehow OLG had to change his name. Now we know it was the man with no name who dunnit. Awful lot of trouble he went through there. I hope it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Since OLG isn’t a SASS member his alias is available. That’s what happened before and he had to add Original to it. Membership does have its privileges.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 If mine becomes open go for it. Though who would want to name themselves after my great-great...grandfather I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 This can be discussed, dissected and argued over to no avail. The Owners of SASS will do as they see fit. I'm headed up stairs to do something productive, dipping ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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