Let's Focus on the Chiefs Not Bubblebaths

[HuddleClubKid]

First and foremost above anything else I'm very flattered that so many of you talk about me, Phil and what we do at Warpaint Illustrated on Chiefs Planet. I hope this post will help resolve some of the issues.

I'm still not clear why so many Planet members have a problem with what we do at Warpaint Illustrated. After all we put it on the line everday and are willing to pass along information that we get out of Arrowhead our NFL Scout writers and our Fox Sports partners. Does it always pan out... Nope but at least we are willing to put our butts on the line each day. I have not seen many Planet Writers do the same. I've asked SEVERAL of you to write articles and if you think you can do it better, then I'm all for it. I'd love to publish some of your material.

We don't do anything different except write articles about the one topic we all love and that's the Kansas City Chiefs. I think the PASSION on this board is awesome and despite what you might believe, I think this is a great community.

With that said, I'd like to clear a few things up.

1. I hired Phil Kloster to run our board. Not to steal from Planet or try and break up this community. It was a business decision for both of us. Nothing more and nothing less. It's clear that this board is still thriving and that's great for all of us.

2. As far as Marty's comments from my days at NFL Scoop, those were not quite accurate and I will address them with him ONE on ONE.

3. Same goes for Jason Whitlock's comments that he made yesterday about what he thinks of me. I will say this. Personal attacks on message boards are cowardly. If Jason has something to say to me or any of you for that matter, the best way might be to talk to me direct. I've never hid from anyone since I began writing on line back in 1998. I've never walked out on my responsibilities and I've ALWAYS admitted when I've made a mistake that has gone to print. I'm more than willing to talk to anyone who has an issue with something I write. But I'm not the only writer at Warpaint and I think we have a great crew.

4. Warpaint Illustrated has its SHORTCOMINGS and I admit that and Phil reminds me all the time. And that starts with me and I appreciate the constructive remarks. If I make a mistake everyone on this board jumps on me and that's fine. It's your right. On the other hand when we are correct about something (either myself or one of our other staff writers), you still find fault and I don't think that's fair.

We never started out to report rumors but as our respect and access within the Chiefs organization has grown to include Management, Coaches and Players we pass along what we hear and we keep quite when people ask us not to say things that go on behind the scenes. That's why the relationship works so well. But we ARE far more careful than in the infancy of this website. That comes with maturity.

There is a REASON that Warpaint Illustrated is the ONLY internet based website to receive press credentials year round to cover the Kansas City Chiefs at home and on the road. That's because the Chiefs respect what we do at Warpaint Illustrated. If not, then they would not give us the access they do now.

5. And last but not least, I wish nothing but success for Chiefs Planet. I have no axe to grind with anyone and the critical comments in the end will make me a better writer and even further help Phil and I build Warpaint Illustrated into a more successful operation. At the end of the day most of our community appreciates our effots and that's what truly matters as Phil and I go forward.

In closing, I hope the bashing settles down because the focus should be on the Kansas City Chiefs and not Nick Athan, Warpaint Illustrated or even Phil Kloster.

I wish nothing but great things for Chiefs Planet in 2006 and let's hope if Herman Edwards comes to KC that we center our attention on what it will take for this team to get to the Super Bowl next season.

Be well Planet Members and have a Great New Year!!!

Go CHIEFS!!!

Nick Athan
Publisher
Warpaint Illustrated

[Skip Towne]

Originally Posted by gochiefs

Guys...give the man a break. I didn't see any spelling errors.

I did.

[Chiefnj]

Originally Posted by Hoover

But I thought it was a partnership, and that Phil doesn't work for you?

IT'S A TOWNHOUSE!!!

[joesomebody]

I beleive WI needs an editor, I've never really read it except the clips I see now and then, but there are always mistakes, not only in spelling and grammar, but sometimes in logic...

Other than that, I have no problem, gives this board something to talk about.

The forums at WPI are horrible though, a joke. I went there after Phil left to check it out, and it was full of "veterans" with like 12 posts telling the n00bs to go away more often than Skip.

[Seek]

Originally Posted by Dartggod

Actually, I've heard him on 610 (I believe, it could have been 810, I don't remember). Of course, you are correct, I never really did "see" him on there.

I'm not supporting him in any way either, just pointing out that you were wrong on this statement.

Dave listens to the sport radio enough to know. Actually I think he works for one of them, he is so informed with the stations.

I listen to the stations every day, and I have never heard Nick the D_ck on there. 610 is all about Ronda Moss, or KC Star reporters IE Adam Teicher.

[siberian khatru]

I'll have you know I put my butt on the toilet each day.

[Iowanian]

I don't really give a shit about any of this.

I've got no problem with Phildo, but to think I'm going to stop making fun of him after 5 years here is comical.

I enjoy the 50 wartaint threads here each day less than most I'm sure. The 2 sites aren't offering the same product.

As a peace offering, Chiefsplanet via Iowanian hereby offers wartaint chiefs4me and memyselfI as compensation. no returns.

[the Talking Can]

this thread has the seeds of greatness within it...

and, fyi, this is what a scoop looks like:

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

IT'S A TOWNHOUSE!!!

LOL thanks

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

Go away you ****ing reerun.



Uh, Francis, you get PAID to write like a Chinese guy who learned English from a Mexican.

Thank you, I just peed myself..........

I highly recommend this thread to the romper room.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by Seek

Dave listens to the sport radio enough to know. Actually I think he works for one of them, he is so informed with the stations.

I listen to the stations every day, and I have never heard Nick the D_ck on there. 610 is all about Ronda Moss, or KC Star reporters IE Adam Teicher.

I don't give a fuck who he works for, I'm telling you I have heard him on one of the stations (I'm 99% sure it was 610). In fact, I remember him mentioning that he had hired Phil to run his BB. This was later in the evening, around 6-7 p.m.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

Thank you, I just peed myself..........

Twice?

[dave0320]

Originally Posted by Seek

Dave listens to the sport radio enough to know. Actually I think he works for one of them, he is so informed with the stations.

I listen to the stations every day, and I have never heard Nick the D_ck on there. 610 is all about Ronda Moss, or KC Star reporters IE Adam Teicher.

I have too much time on my hands.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by Dartggod

Twice?

Yep. It was that funny.............

[beavis]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Nobody from either site should care much about what the other is thinking. The guys at WI have some press passes, connections and try their best to scoop stories.

I don't care, and I don't think a lot of people do either. But this is still funny... and him having to come to a BB to defend himself pretty much quantifies what a pretender he is.

Last I heard, Word came with spell check, might look into it.