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[kingofthetoybox]

[Porky lacks in discipline. When an urge pops up, self-control and rationality can usually take a hike. Reason says that there's no real purpose in typing out a number he just so happens to get stuck in his head. He does so anyway on his home computer. As a response, a page from a site he never visited pops up.

Considering all the strange things happening in town, Pokey wonders if this is a part of it. This is a network and he realizes that. He notices a bunch of other people online who likely got access into this site through the same, imperceptible means. Pokey rubs his hands into his face and gives a groan.

He begins typing.]

Okay, so which of you losers is running the show around here? I think I speak on behalf of the entire human race when I say: stop it. With all the weird things going on, you're not helping by making this weird network. Two weirds don't make a normal. Capiche?

And the rest of you are just encouraging it.

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[reckless_fire]

Yeah...we're doing all this just to piss you off.

[kingofthetoybox]

Thought so. Glad people from the internet are feeling honest for once.

[reckless_fire]

And you realize that by posting here, you're now part of the problem, right?

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[icy_heavens]

Right. Like none of us has said we didn't want this. That's all it takes.

[kingofthetoybox]

Hey, sites like these work based on supply and demand. Somebody feels we need this network, so it's up and running. Like I said, you're just encouraging it.

[icy_heavens]

And if it bothers you so much, why are you here?

[gentlebrother]

Even if you say it, there's no stopping it.

And now since you're here, you're in for some real trouble. Just warning you.

[kingofthetoybox]

Is that a threat? Are you threatening me? Who is this?

[gentlebrother]

Sure you can take it as a threat, but I'm really just saying from experience, really.

You have no idea what you're in for.

[Nope not saying his name. He'll avoid trouble that way.]

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[chalicejoker]

Sure, it'll all stop now that one random person has come on here to complain about it. Nice plan. You've just saved us all. Thank you, brave hero.

[kingofthetoybox]

Your sarcasm has opened my eyes. Now I see the light. Yes, the only way we can stop the weird things happening is to provoke it as much as possible as a two-bit net mob. It's so clear to me now!

[chalicejoker]

Certainly just as effective as telling it to stop.

It's shown no signs of stopping no matter what anyone does.

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[seriallylucky]

What?

No, really, what? As far as I can tell, the network started before any of the other stuff. And I don't think getting off the network will make the rest of it stop.

It would mean we couldn't communicate and coordinate as well, of course.

[kingofthetoybox]

Look, if anything, I'd rather things just take their toll and get on out of town. Alright? This network's related and I'd rather not take any chances. Seriously, don't egg this thing on.

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[scramasax]

I think many of us feel better that this network is here as long as the other strange things must be.

[kingofthetoybox]

Yeah, well. We're not sure what started this and what's keeping this going, right? I'm not taking any chances.

[scramasax]

[Pauses for how to preface this...] Has anyone showed you the introductory guide yet?

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[shiromadoushi]

I bet if you went up to the cops with that same request you'd wind up nice and dead. Be glad we're more reasonable.

Use your brain before you type.

[kingofthetoybox]

Oh, gee, yeah. You're right. I should be ever-so humble and grateful. Thank you, faceless internet handle.

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[hoennmaihime]

Oh, the perfect meatshield! Lucky me~

[kingofthetoybox]

... Is that supposed to be a slur or something?

[hoennmaihime]

Oh no, not at all! It seems that, in spite of everything, you've found a way to be useful to someone! Congratulations!

[fatherssins]

But surely by you using the network you're encouraging it too?

[kingofthetoybox]

Not really. This is the only way I can get the word out there for sure knowing that people on this network will see it. See the genius behind that idea?

[fatherssins]

[ It's almost a shame that this was a text conversation, as Adrian's response couldn't hold his teasing tone ]

Ah, you're quite right, I missed that completely!