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Angelus · (03-23-2013)

As we know, Alex Shawn/David Skulley copied a story from another website and pasted it as a roleplay. It was intended to let the XWF community decide his fate. However, since it was a decidedly mixed reaction from all of those that weighed in, and it happened on my show, the decision is left in my hands. We tend to take these things on a case by case basis and try to consider all things prior to handing down a decision.

Due to the fact that:

1: When I initially questioned him on the authenticity, he lied. I already knew it wasn't his work.
2: He was pressured by the owner to come clean or face the consequences.
3: He posted 'I guess I "have" to do this...' Came off cocky and unapologetic.
4: The general feeling is mixed. Some want him gone for life, others want to forgive.
5: Being a victim of a cheater myself, I'm inclined to run these characters through a meat grinder. I'm not going to do that.

Taking all of these things into account, as well as opinions given to me in private from other members of management, my decision is as follows:

After Shove It Wildly's RP deadline tonight, Alex Shawn/David Skulley is BANNED FOR 1 MONTH.

Take this month, Alex, and think about your character. Build him up properly using your own work. Come back and impress us. Whatever you do, do NOT cheat again. This is your first, last and only chance.

To anyone currently, or in the future, considering using someone elses work, or recycling their own work... You will get caught... Maybe not right away, but you will eventually. Don't do it.

-Paul Heyman
General Manager of
Monday Night Madness

RonnieWilkins · **03-23-2013, 09:10 AM**

I'm more of a scorched earth guy, but I doubt he'll come back anyway after a month.

Unknown Soldier · (03-23-2013)

I think you made the right call in the matter, Paul. I fully support your decision. I also hope Alex Shawn/David Skulley does return in a month, with a new awareness and a want to clear his reputation.

~~Peter Fn Gilmour~~ · (03-24-2013)

good decision mate

jpcorino · **03-24-2013, 09:21 PM**

The rules state he should go.

Quote:Plagiarism of any kind is strictly forbidden. Using writing from any outside source for your roleplay without giving credit will result in immediate termination... this includes having your friend write parts of your RP for you. DO NOT DO IT. If you get caught and deny it, we will announce it to the entire fed and humiliate you.

~~Wallace Witasick~~ · **03-24-2013, 09:24 PM**

Everything is looked at on a case by case basis. Shane

gave Heyman the choice in the matter.

**03-24-2013, 09:25 PM**

Eh, we'll work with you as long as you work with us. We all fuck up at least once in a game like this.

(03-24-2013)

Fact is, he owned up to it. That gets taken into consideration.

Don't question the ruling. That decision is final.

What's done is done.

Thank you for weighing in, JP.

RonnieWilkins · **03-24-2013, 09:32 PM**

Ann Thraxx should have really ruined him in their match imo.

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