ok, clyde replied.
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first off, i dont have time to read "comments". mainly because they're worthless, faceless fokkboys who wouldnt chime half that shyt in my face. also, because people dont THINK about what they speak of, before they speak... these dudes are in the middle of Kumbuttfukkville, living vicariously through skateboard sites. and im the anystreet/city- everyday. i dont sit in a office and "report". im actually out here- EVERYDAY. making moves, and money. u mad, Scooby? with that said- recently, i wrote a post re:Jamie Thomas, and something he'd "reportedly" said about Sheckler. while some dont know Jamie and I go back like spinal cords(ie: the word "respect was used accordingly throughout the post), it seems as if skateboarding wants a Clyde & Jamie Thomas "beef". 1st off- i dont "beef" with skaters(or my FRIENDS). 2nd. for the 5,797,700,067,060,5090 time- IM NOT A PRO SKATER ANYMORE, NOR DO I WANT TO BE. I WALKED AWAY WITH MY HEAD UP YEARS AGO, WITH PLENTY OF OFFERS ON THE TABLE(AND, STILL GET OFFERS- DAILY) i think that FACT still seems to hurt some people feelings, so i let em roll with whateever they want.
Back to the subject.. Jamie was kind enough to reply(in a civilized manner- thanks JT), ans lets take a look at what he wrote:
Clyde,
I never said young blood was ruining skating.
I was misquoted and homie got bent. I had a conversation w/ D way about the direction of skateboarding and the corporatification of it and somehow he used me/a conversation we had as an example to try and get a point across to sheckler.
I talked to him and I called shecks to let em know even though I don't agree with all his choices etc..it's not my style and I have better shit to worry about that talkin pointless shit on him.
seems pretty jacked that you just took this and ran with it without getting some facts from your boy
...and then you felt it was your responsibility to put me in place by basically saying I ruined shit with 5 trick handrail parts and regertitating some half assed rumors about the way I run my shit.
It's cool though, I can take it.
Peace,
JT
4:54 AM
lets dissect this-
first.. i didnt take anything, and "run with it". it was printed(several times i may add) and these same publications who printed it, from my knowledge(i actually- KNOW this) "check" with you before your name, or likeness is used in anyway whatsoever. trust me Jamie. I KNOW THIS. so it seems to me as if the "blame" should go to the magazines to "check with you" before they let ANYONE "run with what you said" before things of this nature come to light.. you cant hate the gator, hate the lake its swimming in. Id assume the same guys who wouldnt let me make one single reference to you, wouldnt let something negative/untrue be published about you. especially anything being said by a "skateboarding superstar".
second... cmon, fam. i didnt say YOU ruined skateboarding. i said THAT PHASE of skateboarding "ruined skateboarding". and how YOU, being from that era of skateboarding(as well as myself)- couldnt see that, is pretty funny/ironic. i, as well as yoursef KNOW DAMN WELL you can do more than "5 tricks"! lets be serious here. we grew up skating together, fam. i stayed at your house the first time i came to Cali. trust me- Im WELL aware you can not only do more than 5 tricks, but youre a talented skateboarder. to dispute that, would make me... stupid. we both know a "5 trick dummy" wouldnt make it as far as you have in anything.. dont let these okee-doke ass internet kids, or what you think im saying- lead you to get it twisted.. so. relax. be easy. dont reach into what i said like that.
third.. what "half-assed rumor"? re:the clothes, and trick list?!? are you saying you've NEVER sent a box of clothes, with a list of tricks and what to wear included to a Black Box rider!??!? uuumm.. wow. just.. wow. imma leave it right there. but what i will say- I DONT LIE.
in closing, i wanna thank Jamie for his response regarding the situation. and all the dummies who think theres some "beef" going on.. id like to also thank the publications who normally dont let DAMN NEAR ANYTHING re: Jamie Thomas, for just running with something that obviously wasnt true.. if you didnt say it- cool. thank YOU for clearing it up. even if it had to be done on my blog.
well. that sucked... i was all set to run this piFFtastic piece on Nocturnal Skateshop, and how they stole NJ Skateshops "Battle of the Shops" 1st place trophy. took photos wearing terrorists gear, and sent em back to NJ with a ransom note.. i got the flicks, and- gaaaawtdayum. it'll have to wait until tomorrow. yall be easy, and you geekboys REALLY should stay off the in'nuhnet, and get outside and get fresh air. some puzzay. suhn'tin! and before i go- MINORITY REPORT 2. COMING THIS FALL.
the movements still moving.. u mad, Scooby?
Here you go BB.
"First of all, I would like to address the comments made about me on messageboards: I haven't and don't read them because the posts are anonymous, and those people would not say what they say online to my face. These dudes are just typing all sorts of trash and not thinking about what they are even writing anyway. They live in the middle of nowhere and can only live the skatelife vicariously through internet websites. I am actually in the industry living the skate life. I make money from this. You messageboarders are just jealous. With that said, let me address some controversy. Recently I made a post about Jamie Thomas and the rumor that he said mean things about Ryan Sheckler. People don't realize Jamie and I are long-time friends (I used the word respect a bunch for this reason). It appears as if skateboarding wants Jamie and I to be on bad terms. First of all, I don't want to be on bad terms with any skateboarders (or friends). Second of all, like I have said many times I AM NO LONGER A PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDER, NOR DO I WISH TO BE. I QUIT WITH MY PRIDE IN TACT, AND HAD MANY OFFERS FOR OTHER SPONSORSHIP (I STILL HAVE OFFERS FOR SPONSORSHIP) I think that FACT still upsets many people, So I let their insults roll off my back.
But I digress, lets get back on topic. Jamie responded to what I wrote (politely I may add, thank you!) with this letter:
Clyde,
I never said young blood was ruining skating.
I was misquoted and homie got bent. I had a conversation w/ D way about the direction of skateboarding and the corporatification of it and somehow he used me/a conversation we had as an example to try and get a point across to sheckler.
I talked to him and I called shecks to let em know even though I don't agree with all his choices etc..it's not my style and I have better shit to worry about that talkin pointless shit on him.
seems pretty jacked that you just took this and ran with it without getting some facts from your boy
...and then you felt it was your responsibility to put me in place by basically saying I ruined shit with 5 trick handrail parts and regertitating some half assed rumors about the way I run my shit.
It's cool though, I can take it.
Peace,
JT
4:54 AM
Let's dissect what he said:
First of all Jamie, I didn't just repeat a speculative rumor, I repeated something printed in a magazine, and to my knowledge (and I do know what I am talking about) these magazines are supposed to check with you before a story about you, your name, or your photo is printed. I KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. It seems to me that this is all the fault of the magazines for not doing fact checking with you before somebody wrote about what they printed. Don't hate me for printing a hateful blog about you, its my nature, really, its all the industry/magazine's faults. I would assume that the people who told me not talk shit on you before would tell me the same. Especially because you are a "star"
Next, Come on man! I didn't say you ruined skateboarding. I said the era you skated in ruined skateboarding, and you being from that era (just like I am) should know that this is the case, and are silly/stupid if you don't confirm this. I know you can do more than 5 tricks because we used to skate together, you are my friend. You used to let me crash at your place! You would not have made it this far if you only knew five tricks. Don't let your reading ability or the interpretations of others who have read my blog over the internet confuse you. Relax dude, don't read too far into it.
Third, what do you mean, "half -assed rumor." You mean to tell me you have not done those things, such as send new clothes or a trick list to a black box rider? Yeah, I'm not sure how to respond to such a ridiculous thing. Think what you want, but I DO NOT LIE.
IN closing, I would like to thank Jamie for his response, the internet kids for trying to instigate bad feelings between Jamie and I. Also, thank you to the mags, who usually tip toe around Jamie Thomas' controversies for printing something about him which apparently isn't true. If you didn't say it, its cool, glad we got things cleared up, even if it had to be so public.
That sucked, I was all set to write a wonderful piece about nocturnal skateshop, and how they beat out NJ skateshop for the title of "Top shop" I took a bunch of pictures of looking sketchy, and sent them to NJ to with a ransom note. I have the photos, and they are crazy! You'll have to wait for tomorrow though. Until then, internet geeks need to get off the computer and get some fresh air, or some pussy or something. Before I go, I wou8ld like to plug Minority Report 2, coming out this fall.
You can't stop us, you mad [reference to an earlier name he made to insult mb posters]"
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