Is Alakazam abusing his power?

[Kaboom]

OK, here's the events from my point of view. I may be wrong, and I'm not saying that this is the full truth. This is what I know.

Alakazam is the forum administrator. It is therefore his responsibility to be the most mature, helpful and responsive person around.
Shortly after I joined the forums, Alakazam seemed to disappear off the face of the Earth. I never, ever saw him online or a single message posted by him.
A couple months ago, he made a reappearence, posting complaints about people not having run the site properly for him during his leave. Most of this was directed at SR, who I think has been doing a tremendous amount of work to keep this website running.
So, with Alakazam a looming shadow watching over us, we continued with our lives. I steadily gained rank in the forums due to my contributions (first Moderator, then SMod, and finally Admin).
Until I had a bright idea. I started PokéBattlers.
Alakazam seemed to show interest in this idea. He seemed to support it, especially as it did PokeZam no end of good for the number of visitors. And so PokéBattlers became an almost integral part of PokeZam.
However, Alakazam was somewhat pushy about it. He wanted more. He asked for more but SR held him off slightly, reminding him that it was, after all, my game.
A while later, I was forced to shut PokéBattlers down for a variety of reasons. This sparked anger in Alakazam, who was the one to flame me most. I received a PM from him asking why I closed it down. I gave some of my reasons. He queried one of them, and I explained further. The next message I receive seems to bear no relationship whatsoever to the context. Here are the messages:
Why are you closing it? Please explain your entire side of the story.

I'll try to list as many of the reasons as possible.
1. I'm sick fed up of being flamed by half the people while the other half adore me for each decision.
2. I don't have the money to pay for hosting, and too many people disliked the Advanced Account idea, and next to nobody donated (1 donation received).
3. I need to get on with my life. PB has been taking too much of it.
4. ... can't remember, but there was a very good reason...

Why do you need to pay for hosting? You are being hosted by PokeZam right now?

I am often blamed by people. I have to ignore the haters and do your own thing.

At least leave the program up. Only update it when you have time.

PokéBattlers used a lot of resources. And I mean a LOT! It couldn't be hosted together with PokeZam by Imagize simply because of that difference.

You have been put to lowest level as a registered user. If you continue to act out I will be forced to ban you. Please act more mature from now on.There are a few people who show better maturity than this. The one that got me most was this:
Everyone is entitled to their opinions but the final decision is Kaboom's.....he will do what he sees is needed for the site to survive. Flaming him does nothing but discourage him, and as you can see, all you flamers ruined it for the rest of us because we can't play at ALL now. YOU try being 16 and making your own site like this from scratch and have flamers tell you that your decisions are BS. GROW UP and show respect! Kaboom is the most mature 16-year-old I've ever met and he deserves MAJOR kudos for what he's done for hundreds of people all over the world!Anyhow, I have lost everything I worked hard to gain. I am not the only one.
Akai has been banned for no good reason. She is an extraordinarily hard worker who has provided all of the great skins for this forum. Now, she has lost everything too.

I can see two ways out of this:
First, reverse all of the damage done by Alakazam. That means restoring me to my proper place, and bringing Akai back. Alakazam's suitability to hold rank should also be questioned. Personally, I think that SR should be the top admin around here, and Alakazam behaves like a regular member who has chanced upon the administrative controls.
Otherwise, I shall take myself elsewhere. I will glorify a different Pokémon website with my work. They will have the honor of hosting PokéBattlers (if it resurrects), they will have all the glory and we shall mock Alakazam and PokeZam together!

I prefer the first, in all honesty. There are good people here, and they deserve a better leader than the tyrant that Alakazam is showing himself to be.

[Mesatalia]

Kaboom, I totaly agree with you 100,000,000,000%

What Alakazam did was unfair. You did not act out at all, you were under a lot of pressure that you needed help with, and with he being #1 head honcho around here (even thought you acted like it more for things to survive), HE should be the one helping you out the most and paying for the servers.

As to where to go from here, I think trying to restart as you did before will eventually end up here again if Ala is gonna be like that.

The only solution I can think of is for us Pokebattlers to go off on our own and find another site or build our own site to call our home. If anyone comes and doesn't like what you're doing, they can be banned so everyone else can remain happy and enjoy the friuts of labor.

Like I said in your profile message, if I were to get a decent job again, I wouldn't mind helping out with the server costs. I have paypal and everything.

But let's wait and see what'll happen for a little bit. I'll hang around till I see what's going to happen. You need support in this, and I for one, will give all the support I can.

[Alakazam]

They are called PRIVATE messages for a reason. You should have discussed closing the PokeBattlers with me first. It was insulting what you put on the website - that in itself is immature.

I have been busy with real life - university, work, a social life... Maybe you should get away from your computer screen once in a while.

I created PokeZam in 1999, so I have a right to ensure that my vision of how it should be is followed. If you read my posts, I always thank my staff for their work, I just want to ensure everything is professional. Spelling Pokemon without a capital or sloppy HTML is not professional. I just want PokeZam to be looked at as a credible source of information.

I have already given SR the higest rank possible as the co-webmaster. I will NOT be removed from my own site. How dare you suggest that. If you continue with your rant I will be forced to remove you from the forums forever.

[Winter]

It's probably best for Kaboom to take some time away from Pokebattlers and Pokezam and return when things are better.

[Kaboom]

They are called PRIVATE messages for a reason.
Examples really drive a point home.
You should have discussed closing the PokeBattlers with me first.
What have you contributed to PB? Nothing.
It was insulting what you put on the website - that in itself is immature.
Where exactly? I can't defend myself against a vague statement.

I have been busy with real life - university, work, a social life... Maybe you should get away from your computer screen once in a while.
Maybe you should notice that I do.

I created PokeZam in 1999, so I have a right to ensure that my vision of how it should be is followed.
Nothing against that. I don't see how that refers to me, though.
If you read my posts, I always thank my staff for their work, I just want to ensure everything is professional. Spelling Pokemon without a capital or sloppy HTML is not professional. I just want PokeZam to be looked at as a credible source of information.
Spelling Pokémon without the é is not professional either. Not knowing how to do an é is even less so.

I have already given SR the higest rank possible as the co-webmaster. I will NOT be removed from my own site. How dare you suggest that. If you continue with your rant I will be forced to remove you from the forums forever.
Looks like I struck a nerve... Think of it as like numerous French kings have had it: they lord it on high, then are surprised when thier subjects rebel.

Anyway, I added you to MSN so if you want to discuss this in a more civil fashion, I'll be waiting.

[Alakazam]

Well I won't be on MSN until at least 9pm Eastern tonight. Further discussion is futil here. Talk to you then.

[Kaboom]

I'm afraid I won't be on then. You've got half an hour, otherwise it'll have to be tomorrow.

[Legend]

Sorry but I gonna have to but in, if you don't like it too bad for you. I see no reason why this thread even exist if its just between you and Sean. Why would it exist? Plus its bad for a thread like this it would give him a bad name just how Kater use to do it.

[Kiikaru]

I agree with Rukario; I'm pretty old-fashioned and I think that this really should be kept between the two of you. Making a thread just to over-power or condemn someone seems a bit childish and unorthodox. I have my own views on everything, but I really don't think anyone cares. x_x;;

[Mesatalia]

PLENTY of people care! I care, a whole lot. I've seen the exact same abuse of power by someone going by the same name at another forum as well!

Point is, the game didn't HAVE to be shut down. This was Kaboom's IDEA....it takes more than one person to pull off a big game like that. Alakazam liked the idea but wanted nothing to do with constructing it and wasn't even checking in when he should have been, or suggesting ways for other people to get involve and help to put the game up faster. Kaboom had to do it all by himself, with his life the way it is, and it was too much pressure for him on top of all the flames. He TRIED to make everyone happy. If he didn't do the AA, the game would have been gone anyway due to lack of server space! As I said before, YOU guys try being in his shoes with his life and see if you WOULDN'T shut it down like he did! Kaboom needs our support right now if we ever want the game to return, beit here or someplace else.

[Charmander99]

It was insulting what you put on the website - that in itself is immature.


Sorry, but I just have to mention, you're calling Kaboom Immature, for bringing in 10,000+ Unique visitors everyday? That's how I understand your post.

I just wanna mention, I support Kaboom's decision, no matter what he chooses.

[Redpalkia11]

I AGGRE WITH KABOOM 1000000,00000000,0000000000000 you got me on your side kaboom

[Brandon]

Just a though, but has anyone every ASKED Alakazam why he did these things? Just by jumping to conclusions isn't going to solve anything. At least ask him why he did these things first, to be honest. And plus, Kaboom, you REALLY didn't need to start your thread. I know this is your honest opinion, but to be honest, why post a thread? Why try and humiliate Alakazam by trying to make him seem like the bad guy when HE hasn't even given his side of the story.

I'M NOT SIDING WITH ANYONE. DO NOT FLAME ME, OR BASH ME.

[Charmander99]

Just a though, but has anyone every ASKED Alakazam why he did these things? Just by jumping to conclusions isn't going to solve anything. At least ask him why he did these things first, to be honest. And plus, Kaboom, you REALLY didn't need to start your thread. I know this is your honest opinion, but to be honest, why post a thread? Why try and humiliate Alakazam by trying to make him seem like the bad guy when HE hasn't even given his side of the story.

I'M NOT SIDING WITH ANYONE. DO NOT FLAME ME, OR BASH ME.

1. Yes we did. He told us.
2. He posted a thread to ask people.
3. Yes he has.

[Blaziken]

Oh boy, things have really changed since I left. First of all, Kaboom, life isn't fair so get over it. This is Alakazam's site and he has the power to do whatever he wants on it. And he wants a site that is able to give information and news about the various games, shows, manga and other stuff about Pokemon. He wanted this site to be a site about Pokemon news and content. Sure he also wanted this site to be a site where fans can come and have a blast with games and stuff, like a fansite catoring for those reasons, to entertain people however that was not what he wanted HIS site to be about. I've known Alakazam for quite a while now. Yes on some occcasions because of his hectic life, he does blow a fuse however Alakazam does try to do whats best for everyone and for the site. I've never had trouble with him once at my time at Pokezam. Have you ever stopped to think about anyone else besides yourself? Grow up and get a life, stop complaining and move on. He is a great webmaster and in my opinion, it's because of everyone wanting more power and rights at Pokezam which has caused all of this to erupt.

Secondly, Alakazam, while you are under a lot of stress you still have to consider others as well a little bit more. I'm sure Kaboom does his best to contribute in whatever way he cans. As the owner of this site, you should probably be more supportive to everyone, here out everything they have to say before giving your own opinion. Everyone here who works and supports Pokezam are like your employees. We can quit at any time we want but we took and job and won't quit because we like Pokezam. Unless we really have to, we will quit but it's not like we're gonna walk out of here for no reason at all. Employers like you have got to know, that without your employees, you would have trouble running Pokezam by yourself and that the site would literally collapse. Please consider others before yourself, esspecially since you've got the power to ALSO influence us to stay here or leave.

Finally, everyone not just Kaboom and Alakazam should just group up. Stuff like this happens all the time, something you like gets taken away or lost, get over it and continue on with life. You can't spend all day moping and complaining. It's not the end of the world and if it is to you, get a life, seriously.

[kakashidragon]

You know,without pokebattlers here this site would be like my site...dead,noone on it,all by yourself feeling,ect.

[Alakazam]

Well if Kaboom is willing, I would like to put everything back to the way it was before. If he reopens the PokeBattlers, then I re-admin Akai and him. So what do you say, Kaboom? Let's please stop this in-fighting now.

[Kaboom]

Err... no. I've been double-crossed so many times it's more like tetradecuple-crossing. If there's one thing life has taught me, it is "Do not do second chances." This is a principle by which I live my life.
I have had a great time at PokeZam, but I must move on.

[Legend]

Err... no. I've been double-crossed so many times it's more like tetradecuple-crossing. If there's one thing life has taught me, it is "Do not do second chances." This is a principle by which I live my life.
I have had a great time at PokeZam, but I must move on.

Kaboom, I'm sorry but all this drama that you and Alakazam led too and he apologized in public which you declined, this was the last straw for me. What was the point of all of this drama to exist after he apologize? And why don't you believe in giving people second chances? It's not right to hold a grudge on someone that "double-crossed" you, not everyone is the world act like that. Eventually if your not careful it could comeback to haunt you. Now, I still agree that Alakazam did something wrong and he should feel sorry for himself but also you should feel wrong yourself by creating all this mess that has been going on PokeZam, (this is the same mess when Kater was here begging and crying for power). If you want to go solo you, fine but all this drama that has been going on because of you was just plain awful.

[Nytz]

.... Alakazam was a little big headed..... but................. Rukario is right. Forgiveness is what allows one to move on. Me and Akai must have been yelling and fighting with each other ever since I first met her in this site..... you would think we would be mortal enemies...... yet not a moment after we argue and bicker with one another, we turn around and apologise.... and the grudge is broken before it even starts. What I'm sayin is, when you learn the power of forgiveness..... those that seem like your foe could wind up being your best friend.

just sayin what I know from experience....

[Blaziken]

Well at least Alakazam is willing to move on. He's obviously grown up enough to realize that senseless arguing ain't gonna solve anything. He's appologized and is moving on with his life which mind you is still incredibly hectic.

Kaboom it's okay not to accept Alakazam's appology but it's not okay to keep complaining and to hold a grudge over one little thing. It really shows how immature and selfish you are. Immature because you hold onto the past and never let go, holding an eternal grudge and never accepting that stuff like this happens a lot. Selfish because you consider yourself hard done and are trying to humilliate Alakazam, you're still thinking about yourself more than others, namely Alakazam who in the first place was gracious enough to give you the power to launch Pokebattlers and to promote you to such an important position. If you really want to grow up, get over the past and move on into the future. If you really want to leave Pokezam, then go.

My support was always behind Alakazam BTW.

[pokegirl5000]

i support kaboom 10000000000000000000000 persent, but kaboom it isint the end of the world. every thing will be ok, and u and alikazam will be like best friends again*wink*. I know your mad at him, but you can't hold a grudge forever.

best wishes,
pokegirl5000 :)

[Kaboom]

Kaboom it's okay not to accept Alakazam's appology but it's not okay to keep complaining and to hold a grudge over one little thing. It really shows how immature and selfish you are. Immature because you hold onto the past and never let go, holding an eternal grudge and never accepting that stuff like this happens a lot. Selfish because you consider yourself hard done and are trying to humilliate Alakazam, you're still thinking about yourself more than others, namely Alakazam who in the first place was gracious enough to give you the power to launch Pokebattlers and to promote you to such an important position. If you really want to grow up, get over the past and move on into the future. If you really want to leave Pokezam, then go.


Try living a life like mine. It makes a difference. The only thing I have in this world is myself and my work. And when one or the other comes under attack in any way, it is my natural defence to seal it away.
Furthermore, it was not Alakazam who gave me the power to launch PB or promoted me to such a high rank. I myself created PokéBattlers, with good help from certain others. SR was the one to care for PB and make it part of PokeZam. Alakazam did support it when he found out, but he never had a chance to play it. When it came offline is when the trouble started.
The answer to growing up is not forgetting the past and looking to the future. The answer to all things can be found more often in the past than the future. The answer to all things is...... ah, forget it. Nobody ever listens. Suffice to say, in all humility, is that I have it and you do not. And I am so sorry that you don't. Neither does Alakazam, nor anyone else save two others in the whole world.
I am leaving PokeZam now. Join me at PokéBattlers or stay here, nothing I say can make you choose one, the other or both.

[Legend]

Try living a life like mine. It makes a difference. The only thing I have in this world is myself and my work. And when one or the other comes under attack in any way, it is my natural defence to seal it away.
Furthermore, it was not Alakazam who gave me the power to launch PB or promoted me to such a high rank. I myself created PokéBattlers, with good help from certain others. SR was the one to care for PB and make it part of PokeZam. Alakazam did support it when he found out, but he never had a chance to play it. When it came offline is when the trouble started.
The answer to growing up is not forgetting the past and looking to the future. The answer to all things can be found more often in the past than the future. The answer to all things is...... ah, forget it. Nobody ever listens. Suffice to say, in all humility, is that I have it and you do not. And I am so sorry that you don't. Neither does Alakazam, nor anyone else save two others in the whole world.
I am leaving PokeZam now. Join me at PokéBattlers or stay here, nothing I say can make you choose one, the other or both.

Dude, a lot of people can have the same problem as you. What in the world make you any different from them? As I said its wrong to hold a grudge because of someone doing something wrong to. Obviously, I believe your only bring back PokeBattles is to seek revenge at Alakazam. But, I don't get why you made all this trouble and finally decided to leave, if you want to leave then leave but all your doing is holding your anger inside of you because you though that Alakazam wasn't treating you fair. But, lets go back to your problems in life, sure you said that you been threating and made fun of but as I said your not the only one. People on Earth can be mean and strict sometimes but you must have to forgive in order to live a peaceful life, If your still stuck in the past thinking about how people were mean to you it would kill you inside causing massive damage to your self-esteem. Believe me, I feel your pain, I know what its like, When I was little I'd cried every time if someone made fun of me and all that anger inside of me wanting revenge and over the years I tried to forget but its like they haunt me, (I could tell that it happens to you too) but now I grew up I realized that none of those things people said about me was true. And you should think the same, just because people make fun of you or threating you doesn't mean you should kill yourself inside, just think about happy thoughts and stand up to the bullies that have been keeping you down and forgive JUST not to seek revenge....

[Icalasari]

I understand, Kaboom. I am still working on a card game, and if somebody tried to wreck it, well, in my case, instead of sealing it away I would go and beat the living crap out of said person...

Anyways, yeah, I understand. You don't want anybody messing with your work, your baby. Yes, your baby. You gave birth to it, in a way, and want it to grow into one of the best - if not THE best - games out there. You don't want people to harm it or take it from you to do things to it that you wouldn't approve of. But, you need to take a risk and let it grow. Eventually, you will need others to help make major decisions - and you did do that by allowing Akai and Shiny Raichu some control.

I guess what I am trying to say is that you can only do so much before people will attack it and try to do things to it you don't approve of. And you know what? At a certain point, you have to let them. It may hurt you to let them do these things, but if you did a good job, then people won't like the changes being done, forcing the people who try to change it from what you planned to take a different direction. And sometimes, people won't like what YOU try to do with it. At that point, it is the equivalent of an adult.

And with the revenge part, don't. That will just hurt it. It is like giving drugs to a human. It may seem like it can help it (E.G. Steroids do make a person stronger), but in the long run, it is just going to harm it immensely.

Sorry if I am not making much sense. I am still not completely awake, and I didn't read all the pages (most of page 1 and all of page 3 were what I read). But I still know what I am talking about. After all, I am going through similar things, trying to get my game off the ground. It hasn't reached the stage your game has *glares at IP of Patent Lawyer - **** ****ing thing won't let me talk to him*, but I already know what will happen when it does. A bunch of people will want to change it - maybe slightly, maybe alot - and I won't like it. I will try to remain in control, of course, but I can only do so much. And it is at the point where I can do no more that I would need to let it go

[SlimeBerserker]

I'm closing this once and for all. This is getting to spammish.