***The Debate Between The Main Actors (Sticky Thread)

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***The Debate Between The Main Actors (Sticky Thread)

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Hi, could I get info from Steve or anyone of the mods if it's possible to quickly organise a sticky sort of thread where the two main players (Bob and Vas) could exchange some statements? I had the idea that this would interest a lot of people. Vas even thought of Skype but that is a tech where I have no experience. But if someone could help me?

The two should exchange their standpoints about this most interesting periode between Vasik's appearance and then to close the debate with the appearance of Strelka.

We've seen many interviews in the past with statements but never this was compact and easy to follow.

The whole time for this shouldnt be longer than 20 minutes or maybe 30 but beyond this the attention will decrease also in the readers outside.

Steve et all, is this possible to do? Still today? Please say something. Thanks, Rolf

BTW I would like to ask for the favor to give a short salute to both in the debate so that the ice might be broken emotionally. I hope for a peaceful communication.
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Re: ***The Debate Between The Main Actors (Sticky Thread)

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have you discussed this already with Vas?
he agrees to this?

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There is nothing I could seriously discuss but he answered me in friendliness and as I said he asked if perhaps via Skype. It was clear to him about what I was talking because I had mentioned Bob as his "partner". So yes to your question. The best would be if it wouldnt take years to organise but that this will be done in clever and cool and also peaceful manner. They are both Americans, so I see no problem that this could function. No court, no circus, no verdict. Just a little exchange.

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its no problem to sticky the thread and have them discuss between themselves without any outside interruption
have Vas make the first post and i will sticky it

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sounds great. Let me just get the ok from both and then I will ask them to begin. actually I have no news since 10 from Vas and I guess Bob is still asleep so he doesnt even know of this. I will contact him via email and ask his consent. Of course it cant happen durin his classes.But Steve everything you could do in both directions would be fine by me. Thanks. Rolf
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Rolf wrote:sounds great. Let me just get the ok from both and then I will ask them to begin. actually I have no news since 10 from Vas and I guess Bob is still asleep so he doesnt even know of this. I will contact him via email and ask his consent. Of course it cant happen durin his classes.But Steve everything you could do in both directions would be fine by me. Thanks. Rolf
Bob is of course a moderator as well so he can sticky the thread and make sure all posts other then his and Vas's are removed
i will watch the thread as well
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Rolf wrote:sounds great. Let me just get the ok from both and then I will ask them to begin. actually I have no news since 10 from Vas and I guess Bob is still asleep so he doesnt even know of this. I will contact him via email and ask his consent. Of course it cant happen durin his classes.But Steve everything you could do in both directions would be fine by me. Thanks. Rolf
What has Vas got to do with this program Robb or Tank.
What Bob got to do with this program Robb or Tank.

Another page on the strongest engine of today. :)

If you think Vas and Bob will debate this issue and
give anymore info. that has already been posted.
Think again.

What a crap.

Gerold.
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gerold wrote:
Rolf wrote:sounds great. Let me just get the ok from both and then I will ask them to begin. actually I have no news since 10 from Vas and I guess Bob is still asleep so he doesnt even know of this. I will contact him via email and ask his consent. Of course it cant happen durin his classes.But Steve everything you could do in both directions would be fine by me. Thanks. Rolf
What has Vas got to do with this program Robb or Tank.
What Bob got to do with this program Robb or Tank.

Another page on the strongest engine of today. :)

If you think Vas and Bob will debate this issue and
give anymore info. that has already been posted.
Think again.

What a crap.

Gerold.
im guessing there are two chances this discusson gets going with Vas initiating it
slim and none
but he is certainly welcome to come here and kick it off
lets see what happens..
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Fair enough, but the idea for me was to see what these two wanted to say about the older period between Vas appearance and the Strelka think. That should be the content of the first debate. Some 20 minutes or so. All other interesting question come later. The question of the actual "clones" is in my eyes a bit too actual to be discussed right now. Because of all the influencing aspects. But the older topic will also interest you, no?

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Steve, to make this quite clear, it wasnt the initiation of none of them. It was my idea to see them talk to one another. Nothing more nothing less. This wont be a bloody thing if you ask me.

I mean these are civilized people. What the crowd would expect is of no interest. Nobody has the obligation to read here. Rolf
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