I once met Mango in what I think was called Pound 4.
Bro was a drunkard even back then. I mean, I was a drunkard, too. But I don't be doing the things he does. He was always problematic with his behavior when he was drunk. But the community kept giving him a pass. Keep in mind, when Pound 4 happened, the community still felt it was cool and hip to call combos and Johnny 5s "R**E!". I remember arguing on smashboards with the mods why this is not a good look and they defended it. Sorta left shortly after.
Never did get good, though! As much as I wish I could have. Just another peon with lofty goals that never made it and went on to work a shit, soul sucking office job. At least I make money to live comfortably enough.
refmon posted...
I don't know a thing about the guy but why are the floodgates opened on him now?
The community has shielded him because, well, it is equally culpable for questionable behavior. The strange and negative reputation it has did not come to be over night.