Stop TARP ARG

The Twitters

So as we wait for the Monday panel, we see the backstory play out over the Twitter feeds of Brian Clark, Dee Cook, Michael Monello, Steve Peters, Lance Weiler, StopTarpARG and other various individuals (including myself). March 11

Alternate Realities are set to destroy our children

Social Media is a godless tool the advertisers use

Stop brian cain and his evil machinations

Goto stopTARParg.com and hear the leader speak!

Hmm, some group is protesting our SXSWi panel?? RT @StopTarpARG Alternate Realities are set to destroy our children

@vpisteve @gmdclar @addlepated WHY WON'T YOU THINK OF THE CHILDREN?

Brian Cain: Using OUR tax dollars to turn YOUR kids into the PERFECT consumers. Buy Buy Buy! StopTarpARG.com!

@rowan72 No comment.

@vpisteve Congratulations on your new business. Is it funded by our tax dollars too??? StopTarpARG.com for the kids!! #sxswi

@StopTarpARG Absolutely not! What do you think this is, Canada??

Alternate Reality Game? More like lining their pockets with taxpayer $$$! StopTarpArg.com & tell them what you think at #SXSWi panel on Mon!

Helping to spread the word for @StopTarpARG: http://tinyurl.com/b6q5w2

@rowan72 Thank you for spreading the word about Brian Cain's #SXSWi ARG panel, funded with YOUR tax dollars, aimed at YOUR children!

@gmdclark Unable to resist the call of the filthy lucre, huh? No tax $$$ for branded entertainment!! StopTarpARG.com #sxswi

Government Sponsored ARG to go live at SXSW: http://2009.sxsw.com/node/1292

@LanceWeiler Looking forward to poisoning the minds of America's youth during your panel Monday? StopTarpARG.com @SXSWi

March 12

@addlepated Innocent deer, innocent children - you like going after the defenseless, huh? No .gov $$ for ARGs!! StopTarpARG.com #sxswi

@StopTarpARG The govt $$$ is for EDUCATION not entertainment, and ARGs are effective at that (you'll see at #sxsw).

I knew that the new ARG we were working on might be controversal, but I'm getting hate mail and it hasn't even launched!

@gmdclark new ARG? Huh? I hope you mean Eldritch 4 lol

@DavFlamerock You haven't heard? He's part of this EVIL "game" that is designed to brainwash children! @StopTarpARG knows the truth!

@rowan72 is it true what addlepated said on LJ - this TARP ARG pissed off SXSW organizers?

@aliendial I don't know about that, but I wouldn't be surprised. Who wants mime haters and Bambi killers at SXSW?

@DavFlamerock Occassionally one must do work to pay the bills, even if it involves govt contracts.

@rowan72 "Brainwash" is such a harsh word for govt policy education. TARP is just such an emotionally loaded issue.

@rowna72 we do! we do!

@aliendial I don't think the folks at sxsw quite realized the controversy that might emerge at such a liberal conf.

@rowan72 At least if they are interesting mime haters and bambi killers with good ideas about interactive media...

@aliendial Totally. This is the kind of change people wanted in Wash. right? ARGs for kids?

@gmdclark If it's good for government contractors I'm all for it. Maybe the kids will learn something, maybe not.

@aliendial What about aliens? Have you seen that picture of Brian Cain? He can't be photographed normally. ALIEN!

@aliendial Oh wait, what am I saying? With your username, of course you would like aliens. No wonder you're supporting TARP.

@rowan72 What? There are no aliens here. You are mistaken. *looks around suspiciously, walks quickly away*

@gmdclark Will this TARP ARG have pigeons and poisoned pickles? I'm sure they could be used as a good teaching visual.

my panel @sxsw is getting protested - it's actually pissing people off.

@gmdclark The govt $$$ is the filthy lucre you've spent years railing against, you sellout. StopTarpARG.com #sxswi

@rowan72 is teh funneh - http://snurl.com/dopx5

@varin Thanks. I try :)

@varin OMG, @rowan72 is so off my xmas card list after http://snurl.com/dopx5 ... we're going to get fired if you folks keep that up!

@varin @rowan72 At least ypulse understands how important a TARP ARG for kids can be: http://piurl.com/1L42

Brian Cain is after your kids! Stop him at #SXSWi! StopTarpARG.com

locking down first 4 episodes of WBP series. they start airing 3.20. last min prep 4 sxsw & wondering what Monday's panel is gonna b like

No government $$$ for branded entertainment!! StopTarpARG.com & make your voice heard at #SXSWi on Monday!!

@LanceWeiler We know what the panel will be like - watching the gov't buy our kids!! StopTarpARG.com stop Weiler & his cronies @ #SXSWi !!!

Gov't funded ARG to corrupt your kids set to premiere at #SXSWi on Monday. Gonna put up with it? HELL NO!!! StopTarpARG.com

March 13

@vpisteve I couldn't even get to site. But that's ok, cuz I'm convinced you're hiding subliminal messages in there for your #SWSWi "ARG."

@rowan72 why are you spreading a web of lies and deceit?? maybe you being unable to access my soundfile is some sort of ARGKarma

@vpisteve I believe in @StopTarpARG. He'll make sure the public learns the truth at #SXSWi.

@gmdclark suck it up, Clark. That's the price you pay for being a gov't shill!

Hmm, why is such a storm brewing over our #sxsw panel? I mean a protest site, seriously?? Get a life, people. :/

@rowan72 "He" huh? slip of the tongue, or a little misdirection, hmm?

@rowan72 but i do like your poster referencing me. Can you make a .pdf so I can get it put on a T-shirt or something?

@vpisteve I have listened to the leader's manifesto (have you?) - and if that's a girl's voice on the voicemail - wow. StopTarpARG.com!

Anyone else here think #StopTarpARG is overreacting ... I mean... that game looks pretty lame. ;)

@crlove *I* heard that @vpisteve is using @StopTarpARG to promote his new TV Themes album(on SWSW Records), and it's all a sham

@vpisteve I've had 3 threatening phone calls over our #sxsw panel! Hid from the office this morn to avoid more!

@vpisteve Only because people should be aware of what a mime hater you are! http://tinyurl.com/aw2ybq

Does anybody else think this stopTARPArg guy has gone off the deep end a bit?

My child's mind is NOT A GAME! StopTarpARG.com Make your voice be heard before Monday's #SXSWi panel!!

@StopTarpARG really u r such an alarmist...

@aliendial I can't believe you're siding with the TARP Puppetmasters! They're corrupting our children! @StopTarpARG at #sxswi !

@rowan72 my goodness what's next? Zombie TARP memes?

@rowan72 Actually that would befun. TARP zombies unite!

March 14

Hell! There are actually protestors downstairs handing fliers against my #sxsw panel! WTF?

@gmdclark where!?

@gmdclark Yes! The word is getting out. Down with TARP ARG! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

@addlepated they staked out the sacred coffee line. Cain seems to be their main target at least.

@gmdclark ha! Smart protestors! Are they holding the coffee hostage?

@gmdclark Our children should learn about banking through the Church. The message is clear "Go home!" StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

@varin thank God, no, the coffee isn't hostage, but I had no idea they were going to be on the ground at #sxsw

@gmdclark haven't run into any protestors yet...

Protesting our panel everywhere. Also handing out buttons. #sxswi http://twitpic.com/23d9d

http://twitpic.com/23k2m - Protestors are now littering their hatred of our panel. #sxsw

PSA for Stop TARP ARG: http://tinyurl.com/bhons3 - Don't let them ruin lives at #sxsw

I think I really may be bailing people out come Monday... #SXSW

I'm worried @StopTarpARG has not twittered in ~24 hrs. Are they been taking hostage by evil PMs at #sxsw? WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED!

Less than 48 hours to go and our voices are being heard! StopTarpARG.com #SXSWi

Party it up while you can, Monday's ARG panelists. Nothing lasts forever. StopTarpARG.com No gov't $$ for advertising!!! #SXSWi

March 15

These crazy protesters of the TARP ARG are completely clueless. http://www.treeofprovidence.com

@CampfireMike Crazy? I'll show you crazy! Where did I put that ferret cannon...

Less than 24 hours until this panel gets what it deserves. StopTarpARG.com for the kids!!! #sxsw

I just got pelted with buttons by protestors :/ #sxsw http://twitpic.com/250hc

seriously wondering if doing this panel was a good idea. :/ #sxsw

@vpisteve those stop tarp art folks are becoming total asshats! #sxsw

StopTarpArg.com people are total loonies. #sxsw

Two of our tireless action squad: http://tinyurl.com/cp945j StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

@StopTarpARG Fight on, boys! Spread the word! (ps, can I get a button?) #sxsw

Only a few hours left... they will never know what hit them (or will they??) StopTarpARG.com Don't buy our kids w/tax $$$!! #sxswi

Upon deep reflection, am considering calling in dead for tomorrow's panel.

March 16

@gmdclark whats this? http://tinyurl.com/cp945j

@beattheblock Jeeze, I hadn't seen http://tinyurl.com/cp945j -- these are the same guys that were cursing at me on Saturday!

@gmdclark So why do you believe you should take government money to further ARG's?

@beattheblock Children need to understand banking, and ARGs are a great way to groom the tween future bankers! Someone has to do it!

Finally called 866-397-7406 to hear the recorded "manifesto" of the people protesting our #sxsw panel today. It's like audio Time Cube! LOL

@gmdclark those stoptarparg.com people are totally bonkers. Typical conspiracy nutcases!

Holy moly, I just called their # (866-397-7406) and listened to their manifesto/rant of insanity. These people are deranged.

Called the protestors # 866-397-7406 too. Ok I'm actually a little less worried, as the folks are obviously insane.

@beattheblock Don't believe @gmdclark web of lies. He doesn't want to educate, he wants to corrupt! StopTarpARG.com

Called the protestors # 866-397-7406 too. Ok I'm actually a little less worried, as the folks are obviously insane. (via @vpisteve) #sxsw

@rowan72 they are crazy anti-gov, like that prez candidate RuPaul!! You're too smart to buy their crap!

@gmdclark Flattery will not blind me to your lies. I'm on to you and the rest of your panel too!

All the government TARP $$$ won't help Brian Cain and his minions of propaganda. The children WILL prevail! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

@aliendial Call 866-397-7406 and open your eyes to the truth about this abomination! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

I called and you are crazy. RT @StopTarpARG Call 866-397-7406 and open your eyes to the truth about this abomination! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

Please RT! If 500 people call 866-397-7406 and listen now we will crush their technological disease! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

RT @StopTarpARG: Please RT! If 500 people call 866-397-7406 and listen now we will crush their technological disease! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

Panel protesters have somehow gotten our panel removed from the main schedule page :/ #sxsw #stoptarparg

http://twitpic.com/25r7a - "Boycott Brian Cain" floor art. Lol (via @mikeneumann) #sxsw

Just had lunch with Brain Clard #sxsw @gmdclark

Inthe Green Room. Guards outside. :) #sxsw http://twitpic.com/25svs

http://twitpic.com/25t3y - Now the anti-tarp-arg group has taken to littering. People are looking but not touching. #sxsw

Watch this heartfelt video made by supporters of StopTarpARG.com: http://bit.ly/NBcJq #sxsw

@vpisteve Brain Clard is my pormstar name!

@gmdclark Great. Now members of the TARP panel are Porn Stars. What's next? Mass murderers? #sxsw

@gmdclark where are you??

@addlepated He didn't get into another fight with protesters again, did he? Maybe @campfiremike should see if he needs bail money.

Last chance to call 866-397-7406 then come to room 6, 3rd floor and help us stop the TARP Alternate Reality Game! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

@addlepated Where's the rest of your team, you government shill? #sxsw

@addlepated running down the street. Almost to conference center! #sxsw

Three of the evil Gov't marketers trying to ruin our children are here at the panel: @LanceWeiler @vpisteve @addlepated #sxsw

@ gmdclark where are you??

@gmdclark WTF?

@vpisteve Cain and I had to split up!

@gmdclark where are u?

@vpisteve block away waiting for crosssignal. Where is Cain? I lost him when we started running. #sxsw

The plan is in place. We will stop them. Support us in room 6 right now! #sxsw StopTarpARG.com

@addlepated in the center on the far side. Hustling to escelator. #sxsw

@StopTarpARG Go! Stop them! Don't let them win! #sxsw

@LanceWeiler is stumbling around, trying to spread their evil propaganda. FAIL!

This panel is EPIC FAIL! WE ARE WINNING!

They can't handle the truth!

@vpisteve is a propagandist, no more.

BTW, they haven't removed all of us. #sxsw

@StopTarpARG Are they trying to kick you out of the room? Those bastards! #sxsw

Now they are playing a silly game to divert attention from our protest. StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

RT @fleshlight: Brian Cain's "Private Branded Entertainment" was the worst panel environment yet. #SXSWi

WE ARE GOING ON! StopTarpARG.com RT @timjahn: What. The. Fuck. Is going on in this brian Cain panel??? #sxsw

@rowan72 They don't know who I am but they kicked out some supporters. #sxsw

@StopTarpARG Stay safe! #sxsw

THEY DIDN'T KICK ALL OF US OUT! StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

The truth will now be seen by all! Go to StopTarpARG.com and watch the just released video! #sxsw

We are still in the room, you cannot stop us! @sxsw

@gmdclark is a fool!

@gmdclark we want video :P

HAHAHAHA you losers!

They can't solve my simple little puzzle, these fools! StopTarpARG.com

Look at your leader! He's like Carrie only fatter. HAHAHAHA StopTarpARG.com #sxsw

They can't even solve a simple Bacon cipher, fools. #sxsw

RT @LHrelate: #sxsw Brian Cain showed up covered in blood the protesters threw on him outside. he brought cops.

Bacon cipher on flyer - I knew those fonts were wacky... http://twitpic.com/23k2m

@LanceWeiler is trying to laugh it off but it isn't working, we are winning! @sxsw

@rowan72 I don't suppose anyone is streaming the panel?

Look at them try to solve my simple little puzzle. FAIL! #sxsw StopTarpARG.com

Call 866-397-7406 and hear the truth! @sxsw StopTarpARG.com

@StopTarpARG hahaha BrianCainSux!!!!

I can see you all at the TARP panel! #sxsw

@rowan72 I figured out that much, but I'm not sure how the flyer has a cipher on it, bacon or otherwise.

THROW YOUR SHOES AT BRIAN CAIN!!!

@CoffeeJedi the ?! around the edge. ? = A, ! = B. Start at the upper right corner

@aliendial Sadly, not that I am aware of. We're chatting on chat-sol in #itsatarp

Alternate Reality portion of StopTarpARG.com is over, now turning into real panel about what happened. #sxsw

@vpisteve @addlepated @gmdclark @lanceweiler @campfiremike That was awesome! I hope you guys have a write-up for us not at #sxsw too :)

So the stoptarparg number just called back to work, co-worker got a call announcing "THROW YOUR SHOES" LMAO

Rather than talk first half of panel was an ARG, now discussing with top creators: @vpisteve @addlepated @gmdclark @lanceweiler #sxsw

"Most of the stories we tell each other are experienced, so give them something to experience." Brian Clark #sxsw

RT @kvang: turns out this whole uprising is scripted and kinda hilarious! guess i'm experiencing my own private branded entertainment. #sxsw

I seriously had way too much fun with StopTarpARG.com. Thank you guys so much!

@rowan72 They are going to show the video you made in the panel!

@CampfireMike Woo! I'm famous!

ARG's can be tied back to experiential learning in psychology, give them experience and let them draw their own conclusions @gmdclark #sxsw

Those that stayed seemed to love it, those that left were clearly upset so it was effectively polarizing. #sxsw

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