Brandon's Rant

[Jeff Probst]

Okay, I have heard more complaints than I ever thought possible about last week's TC, so I have decided to say something about it. I do not blame any of you for the things Brandon said last week. I had no idea that he would start attacking everyone like that, and I know that is not allowed. However, I have been in multiple online games like this, and the same thing happens every time. Someone gets voted out, and they go nuts for one purpose: to get a reaction like he received from you all. He wanted to attack you so it would start drama and hinder your own game play. I know this because I've seen it happen! This is why I was telling you all to ignore him because I didn't want him to feel pleased about his attacks. However, you all continued, and he got his wish! Therefore, if this happens again, don't retaliate! I am sorry for the hurt some of you have faced by Brandon, but you cannot take anything he says seriously. This is over the Internet, and you know what everyone says about the Internet.

Some of you are concerned about Brandon telling the other tribe about what you guys are discussing. Brandon cannot see any boards except for the TC #2 board and the Loser Lounge. Therefore, the only thread he can see is the TC #2 thread, which is why I locked it. Unfortunately, I cannot block him from talking to any of the other Castaways, so anything you have said in that thread, he can see. This is furthermore why I was telling you to stop talking in that thread. I wasn't blaming you all for his rant; I was trying to prevent him from having more to tell the other tribe!

I apologize again for this situation, but there is nothing I can do to repair it. I hope some things are cleared up here, and if you have any other concerns, please let me know! The last thing I want to happen is for someone to quit the game because of a misunderstanding, which some have threatened to do. I want to do anything I can to make this game as fun as possible, so please communicate with me. Hopefully this won't happen too much more!

[Christy]

Nick, I appreciate you words. I just wanted it to be made a point to him that this type of misconduct would not be tolerated by the hosts of this game. That is why I brought up the point of telling him that if it continued, he would not be able to participate in future games. I do appreciate the comments that you have made above!

[Jennifer]

Nick, Thank you so much for this. My problem with it all was the things he was saying. He took it entirely too far, and was way out of line. Especially given that some of the kids on here are young teens. I think the comment he made to Tamara was just sick. I guess I was the most upset that you didn't stick up for us, the women he directed the comments to, and instead you told us to stop talking to him. I completely see why you said it, however, when something has gone that far, it's sort of our duty to stand up for each other. I dunno.. lol it's in a code somewhere for us, that even if it wasn't directed at us, we still stand up for each other.
Okay, I am done rambling again. lol
Glad it's over ( well, from the boards anyway) and we will see how the rest of the game plays out.
Thanks again Nick! You really are a great host! =)

[David]

Well lemme tell you that Brandon was doing his rant because our plan didn't work. So at least everyone but me was attacked.

[Jennifer]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH..... ...........................So that's why!!

[David]

Well he was defending me...