This Saddens Me (RIP TikiMan)

[andyman8]

For those who don't know, TikiMan pages will no longer be posting "unofficial information" and has been everything but shut down by Disney. TikiMan did confirm that Disney did indeed approach him about not publishing that content. His official statement on Facebook is here. Really great site and a real shame that instead of fixing its own problems, Disney has decided to go after those that point them out. Kudos to Steve for handling this with grace. I'd be curious to see what DIS team thinks though. Thoughts?

 

[OKW Lover]

Wow - read the title of this post and thought he had died. Glad that wasn't the case.

 

[mnra]

I don;t have facebook so I would be inerested in what disney said to him. Would seem to me that Disney is now tryin t cotrol freedom of speech.

 

[chalee94]

I don;t have facebook so I would be inerested in what disney said to him. Would seem to me that Disney is now tryin t cotrol freedom of speech.

I don't think you understand what "freedom of speech" means...

 

[mnra]

I don't think you understand what "freedom of speech" means...

why don't you explain it to me then

 

[Allison]

I don't think you understand what "freedom of speech" means...

why don't you explain it to me then

Freedom of speech refers to the right to speak without censorship or restraint by the government.

 

[Jennygt]

Very sad to hear this, that was such a good source of information.

 

[Gorechick]

It's not as simple as freedom of speech, it's violating privacy when posting leaked or unofficial information.

 

[huntconn]

I think it's really a sign that Disney understands how popular his site and facebook page really are. It's too bad really because getting unofficial rumors and info from his site has always been a lot of fun for us Poly fans.

 

[Jennygt]

I think the biggest problem was that disney really held back with this construction project, it was handled poorly and his site, along with the Dis did a great job of giving real information on what was the reality of the situation, disney came off looking bad in the communication department .

 

[keishashadow]

"If someone sends me photos of construction going on around the resort I will share it but not comment on what it is because officially its not happening."

um, ok...likely a reasonable tradeoff to keep the legal beagles happy.

I utilized the very informative and concise information contained within his site for specific planning purposes vs looking for rumors as to up & coming developments re the Poly.

certainly understandable that many hate the idea of losing their 'source' that has kept them updated over the years.

Best of luck to Tikiman in whatever format he decides to continue.

 

[mousehockey37]

There's already a thread on Tikiman...

Can we either merge the threads or take the comments over there?

Here's the thread: http://www.disboards.com/threads/tikiman-has-been-silenced.3396509/

 

[HubbDave]

I was wondering what happened to his page

Too bad...good stuff

 

[*NikkiBell*]

There's already a thread on Tikiman...

Can we either merge the threads or take the comments over there?

Here's the thread: http://www.disboards.com/threads/tikiman-has-been-silenced.3396509/

That thread is not on the Unplugged forum, so this one won't be merged with it.

 

[GAN]

I think it's really a sign that Disney understands how popular his site and facebook page really are. It's too bad really because getting unofficial rumors and info from his site has always been a lot of fun for us Poly fans.

I agree. I always liked his site and it was fun following the speculation. It sounds like Disney felt that the site was stealing some of their thunder, perhaps. I can't say that I blame Disney for wanting to handle/control their own PR.

 

[mousehockey37]

I agree. I always liked his site and it was fun following the speculation. It sounds like Disney felt that the site was stealing some of their thunder, perhaps. I can't say that I blame Disney for wanting to handle/control their own PR.

It was more the fact that people referenced him and his site when talking to CM's at the resort and the guests were educating the CM's on what was actually happening.

 

[JAG107]

What a nice problem for Disney to have, such devoted, and may I be so bold as to suggest obsessive fans of their product, that they have to get the legal team involved to shut down a fan divulging information about an upcoming hotel/restaurant renovation. Many restaurants and resorts across the world would LOVE to have the kind of publicity this corporation gets. How arrogant for them to expend such energy and effort into silencing a dedicated fan, instead of focusing on making their product the finest it could possibly be. God speed, Tikiman, thank you for all your time and work in keeping us up to date! I have enjoyed hearing your appearances on various podcasts and wish there were more in the Disney community like you.

 

[woodleygrrl]

No offense intended, but could you please change the title of this thread? It sounds like the poor man who runs the website is dead. I do believe he is very much alive and kicking!

 

[KathyB 0911]

This is such sad news! His sight was always so helpful. It will be a huge loss for Poly fans.