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Originally posted: http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/10-28-11-a-look-at-low-tech-real-life-crimefighters-at-14-pews/
By Joe Leydon
They don’t have the super powers of Spider-Man, or even the firepower of The Punisher. But that doesn’t stop the real-life Superheroes of Michael Barnett’s fascinating documentary – which has its H-Town premiere Friday and Saturday at 14 Pews – from donning home-made costumes, strapping on gadget-stuffed utility belts and patrolling the meanest streets across America.
Among those doing derring-do:

• Mr. Xtreme, a San Diego security guard who moonlights as a crimefighter decked out in green helmet and dark goggles;
• Zimmer, a proudly uncloseted avenger who prowls Brooklyn in the hope of attracting gay-bashers for his allies to dispatch;
• Zetaman and Apocalypse Meow, a colorful married couple who dispense necessities to the homeless in downtown Portland, Ore.; and
• Mister Legend, who drives his beat-up van through the moonlit streets of Orlando and offers aid to the downtrodden when not grabbing beers from his well-stocked ice chest.

Why do they do it? Many of them – including Lucid, a member of Zimmer’s backup team – simply believe the police and other professional law-enforcers are “completely unreliable.” But director Barnett, who spoke with CultureMap this week, thinks the motivations of these caped crusaders may be a bit more complex than that.
CultureMap: Were you surprised to find something that happened way back in 1964 – the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese, who was stabbed while her neighbors reportedly failed to intervene – motivated so many of the superheroes you interviewed?
Michael Barnett: Well, if you think about it, the case became bigger than the case. So, somewhere along the origin of this community [of superheroes], they began to rally around this case of Kitty Geonvese. And it became the defining case of modern apathy in America. They rallied around what the case meant as much as the specific case itself. Because apathy is their villain. So it’s a unifying thread among the community at large.

With these guys, there is no rulebook, there is no manifesto. They go out and be whoever they want and try to help the community in any way they see fit. It’s a real grassroots movement that may not galvanize, that may never get too organized, because the reason they do it is to make up their own rules.

Barnett: Yeah, certainly. I mean, they’d do this anyway without the presence of a camera. But it’s always a concern that you might be creating a moment that wouldn’t exist if you weren’t there with the camera. And that moment may turn tragic.
The interesting thing with these guys is, it’s such a growing population that, inevitably, one of them is going to get hurt, whether there’s someone there with a camera or not. So, hopefully, the people who get into this understand the risk they are taking by choosing to become part of this community and putting themselves in these situations.
But, yeah, occasionally, we did get into some pretty hairy situations. Because, basically, we were shooting in America’s Skid Rows, across the country. Sometimes at 2 o’clock in the morning. It was unpredictable, to say the least.
CM: How did you find out about this amazing subculture?
Barnett: I just sort of stumbled across it on line. And, actually, I didn’t think it was true at first. I thought I’d just found maybe a couple of people who were doing this. But then we started doing a little research, and we quickly discovered that all you had to do is Google “superhero” to come up with a webpage with names of people doing this all over the country, along with news clips and magazine articles. I spent days perusing through it all, and ultimately became fascinated.
CM: How many of these guys do you think have been traumatized by some violence in their past?
Barnett: Actually, that’s one of the few commonalities that I found within the community. I usually don’t generalize, but I did find very quickly that most of these guys had some level of trauma or tragedy in their lives. And this is how that trauma or tragedy has manifested itself. They’re doing this, and getting over that – and possibly over-compensating by going in the opposite direction, and trying to find light in the darkness, if you will.
CM: Maybe they view becoming a “superhero” – even one without super powers – as a way of regaining control of their lives?  
Barnett: Possibly. We found some pretty dark souls out there. And to find them wanting to better themselves, to almost find therapy in doing this – it was fascinating.
CM: Were you ever tempted to tell any of these guys that, hey, maybe you’re not really cut out for this sort of thing?
Barnett: Well, some of these guys that we worked with are untrained, while others are very trained. I’m certainly concerned. I wish they all had a real-life superhero school that they could all go to. So that they could at least know how to handle a situation. So that, rather than inflame it, they could defuse it. Because that takes training – that’s not instinctive. If you don’t have training, then your adrenaline kicks in. And when that happens – people tend to make situations worse. That’s just human nature, you know?
CM: Just to make sure potential audiences understand – these guys aren’t like the Guardian Angels, right?
Barnett: They are and they aren’t. You could say [the superhero community] is an evolution of the Guardian Angels. I mean, the Guardian Angels started out small, and grew to something like 500 chapters. And it’s a really politicized movement now, with a lot of bureaucracy.
Some of these guys used to be part of the Guardian Angels, and they decided they wanted something with less bureaucracy, less rules. They wanted to be able to do it their own eccentric way. The Guardian Angels have a uniform method, and a rulebook, and politics and presidents and leaders. With these guys, there is no rulebook, there is no manifesto. They go out and be whoever they want and try to help the community in any way they see fit. It’s a real grassroots movement that may not galvanize, that may never get too organized, because the reason they do it is to make up their own rules.
CM: During filming, did you find yourself tempted to try some superheroics of your own?
Barnett: I have to say, I get asked that question a lot. And my answer always is: I’m a filmmaker. I want to tell stories. And I thought this was a fascinating story. It’s changed my life in profound ways to see these people – often times with no resources – put everything on the line in order to help other people. So I think I learned a lot from these real-life superheroes. But I’m not going to join them anytime soon.
CM: OK, we’ve talked about the possible dangers facing superheroes. But turn the question around: Ever worry one of these guys might get too carried away with their derring-do?
Barnett: Well, Phoenix Jones was arrested just last week in Seattle for pepper-spraying people.  He thought he was breaking up a fight, and he started pepper-spraying the crowd – and now he has assault charges against him. So, yeah, that’s overstepping the line. Once again, it goes back to, there’s no rulebook for these guys. They don’t have a set of guidelines. So you’re putting yourself in situations where you’re acting instinctively.
And in the case of Phoenix Jones – it was probably not the right protocol. He pepper-sprayed some girls. That’s not good. That’s not a good result. That’s not heroic. I hope the activities of a few superheroes won’t undermine the whole cause.

Originally posted: http://honoluluweekly.com/film/current-film/2011/03/no-capes/
By Ryan Senaga

Superheroes looks at ordinary “crime fighters.”
Superheroes / Just in time to reality-check us before the gluttonous orgy of comic-book-inspired summer blockbusters is Superheroes, an examination of real-life superheroes that walk among us.
These are people who dress in costume to fight crime. An Albert Einstein quote opens the documentary: “The world is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil but because of those who look on and do nothing.” On the flip side of that is Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee, who deadpans, “I figure that person could get hurt.” Some of the people who patrol the streets in costumes could very well get into serious trouble.
Mr. Xtreme is a slightly overweight shut-in who eventually moves into his van to keep up his lifestyle. At one point he admits, “I don’t really have a social life.” And it’s heartbreaking when he attributes this to his dedication to his “job.”
There’s more. Zimmer, an openly gay superhero, dresses in a red fishnet shirt and swishes femininely down a street after midnight to “bait” someone into mugging him. (His crew tails him in hiding to assist with any potential attack.)
Master Legend takes frequent breaks to refresh himself with an ice-cold can of beer.
While telling an anecdote about the life of a superhero, the Vigilante Spider mentions that superheroes kiss their girlfriends goodbye before heading out, just like any normal person would. The interviewer asks, “So you have a girlfriend?” Vigilante Spider answers, “Oh, just metaphorically speaking.”
Still, there is a sense of humanity that paints these folks as genuine Good Samaritans. While they seem like nutballs–and some definitely are–director Michael Barnett makes us feel for these people and what they are trying to do.
Zetaman and his girlfriend, Apocalypse Meow, hand out care packages that contain essentials, such as toilet paper, to the homeless in Oregon. And the money for these supplies come from their own pockets.
At one point, a map of the US is shown with pins marking the states that have real-life superheroes. Hawaii isn’t marked.
While it’s nice to know there aren’t fat people in spandex walking the Honolulu sidewalks, perhaps more people with purposeful intentions to do good wouldn’t be such a bad thing for the Islands.

Note: This is the last of several articles about Superheroes Anonymous 4, a gathering of Real Life Superheroes being held in Portland, Oregon. This series, written by Treesong, is a collaborative project of Heroes in the Night and Song of the Trees.
I’ve already given a description of each day’s events in my previous entries. Now, I’d like to write a quick entry to sum it all up and thank the people who made it all possible.
On the whole, I would say that Superheroes Anonymous 4 was a great success. There were some logistical issues, some interpersonal issues, and some lessons to be learned for future events. But this is par for the course when you get together a group of people from different cities and try to bring them all together for a common set of activities. The important thing is that we met up, got to know each other better, and did some good work together. I’ve been to numerous conferences, and I felt that this one went quite smoothly.
This event has been a great inspiration for me. I get the impression it has been for other people, too. Becoming a part of the Real Life Superhero movement in general has motivated me to get active again, and this conference has definitely amped up my inspiration and motivation even further. I also have new contacts now in other cities, and we can support each other in the local work that we’re doing. We’ve pledged to stay in touch so that we can share ideas, offer support, and meet up again as soon as we’re able to do so, whether it’s in the context of Superheroes Anonymous 5 or some smaller regional meet-up.
I’d like to thank Zetaman, Apocalypse Meow, and anyone else involved in organizing the weekend’s events. Like many event organizers, I could tell that Zetaman was starting to stress out as we encountered a few delays and changes in logistical details along the way. But between the good work on advance planning and the attention to detail as the weekend went on, we were able to pull off all of the weekend’s main events: the food bank, the Red Cross training, the coat drive, the patrol, and the Race for the Cure. Thanks for being good hosts and bringing it all together.
Thanks to my fellow Real Life Superheroes for showing up, putting in the time and effort, and keeping it real. There are still plenty of RLSHs who I’ve met online and would like to meet in person. But it was a pleasure to meet some of you in person, and it was great to work and play and learn side by side with all of you.
Thanks also to Tea Krulos for inviting me to contribute to his blog. I’m sure Tea would’ve liked to make it out to SA4, but since he couldn’t, I’m glad we were able to work together in getting the word out about how the weekend went.
On a personal note, I’d like to send out a special thanks to everyone who made my own participation in Superheroes Anonymous 4 possible. I am a low-income worker with no savings, so I was only able to make it out here with the support of my community. Thanks to the several anonymous donors who supported my trip out here, and thanks also to Castle Perilous for matching these donations to ensure that Southern Illinois’ own Real Life Superhero would make it to Superheroes Anonymous 4.
Now, it’s time to return home to my own home town and resume my own efforts here. Good luck to everyone else as they do the same.

Note: This is one of several articles about Superheroes Anonymous 4, a gathering of Real Life Superheroes being held in Portland, Oregon. This series, written by Treesong, is a collaborative project of Heroes in the Night and Song of the Trees.
Today was the final day of Superheroes Anonymous 4. It was hard saying goodbye to people, especially since I had to leave before the final dinner. But since we spent so much of our time together, it feels like we managed to pack more than three days worth of experience into less than three days worth of time.
I stayed out late last night for patrol, then stayed up even later to write about the day’s events. This was almost evened out by the fact that I was able to sleep in until about 7 am this time. I only slept about a total of 7 or 8 hours between Friday and Saturday nights combined, and I believe others slept a similar or lesser amount. As you might imagine, we were all tired — but we were also excited about walking in the Race for the Cure!
We weren’t able to do a big group breakfast this morning, so we ended up eating in a few small groups. I ate breakfast with Zetaman, Apocalypse Meow, and Civitron because we were riding together in the Zetavan. (Yes, Zetaman had a Zetavan!) We ate at this great little diner called Burgerville. At a glance, it looked like it might just be a typical corporate chain restaurant. Once inside, however, I discovered that it was actually part of a chain of local restaurants that focus on local food and ecological sustainability. I’m pretty sure this was the first chain-style restaurant I’ve seen so far where there were separate bins for recyclables, compostables, and disposables, with three illustrated signs to help the novice determine which was which. Portland is filled with many such pleasant surprises, and I hope that I can go back there again sometime just to explore the city more thoroughly.
Once breakfast was taken care of, we made our way over to the Race for the Cure.
First of all, I was amazed with the turnout. I knew that it was going to be big, and it’s not the biggest mass gathering I’ve ever been to. But it’s definitely one of the biggest, which is pretty amazing since it was for a charitable cause rather than a political protest.
Since we were staying in different parts of town and eating at different places, we ended up arriving at different places and times. It took a bit of walking to bring us all together. What started as a few isolated pockets of soon gathered into a prominent cluster of nine Real Life Superheroes plus several other people who were walking with us. Most people were wearing either the Race for the Cure shirts or their own everyday clothes, but there were also a few other costumed activists, including an entire group of Star Wars characters fighting against breast cancer. We have some photos of superheroes and Star Wars characters posing together, although I didn’t get to pose with them because I was busy taking pictures.
The atmosphere was very friendly and festive. My own costume is simple and low-key enough that it wouldn’t have drawn much attention in a crowd of this size and diversity. We were often walking together, though, or spread out into two or three smaller clusters, which added to our visibility. Civitron, Zetaman, and Blue Blaze in particular seemed to catch people’s eye due to the colorful spandex and frequent friendly greetings. In Blue Blaze’s case, it also didn’t hurt that he was often scaling nearby objects in order to gain a new perspective on the scene! Some people simply noticed that we were superheroes and cheered us on or asked to take their picture with us. Others actually asked us for more information about who we were and what we were doing. I can’t remember who was the first person to say this, but after a while, several of us started telling people who talked to us that EVERYONE who was marching today was in fact a superhero. The money raised will be going to prevent and cure breast cancer, so all of us who are supporting the cause are superheroes.
We didn’t end up staying in a group during the walk, due in part to the fact that we all walk at different speeds. I was sometimes floating between the two or three loose clusters of superheroes, as were a few of the others. Zetaman and Apocalypse Meow were generally at the lead, while Skyman was usually bringing up the rear. I’m a pretty fast walker, so I didn’t get to spend much time with Skyman. However, I was impressed with his commitment to keep going throughout the walk. I’ve been the person at the back of the group before on hikes, so I know it can be tough, but he stuck with it.
All in all, it was a great experience. I don’t have the final dollar amount from Zetaman yet, but our team raised several hundred dollars for the cause, and we got to show our solidarity and meet plenty of cool people along the way.
After the walk, I had time for one last meal with Zetaman, Apocalypse Meow, Civitron, Dreamer, and a couple of their friends. Then, it was time to make my way to the train station for the journey home.
Now that Superheroes Anonymous 4 is over, I plan on writing one last entry on the subject. This epilogue will offer my overall summary of how I feel the weekend went, along with some very important thanks to the people who helped make my own participation possible. First, however, it’s time for some much-needed sleep.

Note: This is one of several articles about Superheroes Anonymous 4, a gathering of Real Life Superheroes being held in Portland, Oregon. This series, written by Treesong, is a collaborative project of Heroes in the Night and Song of the Trees.
Today was the first full day of Superheroes Anonymous 4. In spite of the rain and various other logistical snafus, we had a fun and productive day and night, and we’re looking forward to meeting again tomorrow.
I started my day this morning at 5:35 am. After two days and eight hours on the Greyhound bus, sleeping on an actual bed was amazing. I slept like a baby for the precious few hours that I had available to me. After a shower and some basic morning yoga, I met up with Zetaman, and we all got together for an early breakfast.
Breakfast was good. We have a variety of backgrounds, personalities, tastes, and so on, but we always seem to have good conversations. Sometimes it’s serious talk about the work that we do; other times it’s completely ridiculous and hilarious banter that isn’t quite ready for prime time. Either way, it’s been good to eat and work and play alongside a group of interesting and genuinely good-willed people.
Our work for the day started at 9 a.m. with a two hour shift of volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank. I had vaguely assumed that this food bank would be bigger than anything I’d seen before, but I was deeply surprised and impressed at the scale and sophistication of it. It was literally an entire massive warehouse filled with donated food that was being received, processed, stored, and delivered to people in need. Some of the volunteers remained in a small area up front to bag food while the superheroes and another batch of volunteers walked to the other end of the warehouse to box some food.
As we headed to the back of the warehouse, we walked among isles of three or four storey tall shelves stacked with palettes full of food. There were several forklifts available to move and lift the palettes, and several different work areas and types of food on the shelves. Our tour didn’t include a detailed explanation of the entire process, but it was a very clean and efficient-looking facility, and they were clearly able to handle large amounts of food.
When we reached the back room, our volunteer coordinator explained to us that we would be boxing food that had been donated. Believe it or not, the food was actually loaded onto a conveyor belt, and it was our job to grab food as it went by and pack it into boxes. At first, it seemed like something from an I Love Lucy episode, with random cans and boxes of food cruising by in front of us as we tried to box them all. But soon, we got in the groove of the work, and it all went very smoothly. Our superhero team was spread out pretty evenly among the different volunteer positions. Skyman was taping together boxes and bringing them to the conveyor belt; Dreamer was one of the people checking for damaged or recalled items; the Irishman was doing some heavy lifting at the far end of the conveyor belt; Civitron was taping shut the filled boxes of food; Zetaman, Apocalypse Meow, White Baron, Victim, and I were on the conveyor belt itself. When Blue Blaze made it out there, he joined us at the conveyor belt too.
It was a simple process, but really quite impressive in its own way. If I remember correctly, we boxed about 12,000 pounds of food, which means that each of us individually helped in providing over 400 meals.
This was a great outcome. Everyone I talked to during and after the event seemed to be having a good time and glad to be able to help the community in such a direct and concrete way. The volunteer coordinator was very personable, helpful, and grateful for the help of all of today’s volunteers, whether they came as superheroes or simply came to help. We took the time to thank him and the Oregon Food Bank itself for the work that they do.
After lunch, it was time for the CPR and first aid certification course offered by Red Cross.
The course was very educational and empowering. Not everyone took it because a few people were already certified or about to be certified through some other means. But most of us took it, and it was quite an effective and informative class. The instructor was very down-to-earth and also seemed quite happy to see a group of superheroes taking the course simply because we want to be able to help others. It was a very good course, and I feel like I learned quite a bit in just a six hour course. I feel like Real Life Superheroes in particular should take this course, but so should just about anyone. Even if you don’t have a high risk job, or a job that puts you in contact with the public, training in first aid and CPR can mean the difference between life and death for someone in your life who is suffering from a medical emergency.
After the Red Cross training, we went over to an event in the park that was gathering winter coats for people in need. Their goal was 500 coats, and the donations we brought them were just enough to put them over their goal.
For a while during the coat drive and our dinner, the fate of our night patrol was uncertain. The rain had picked up again, and between the rain and the hectic conference schedule, we felt less than fully prepared for a night out on the streets. At first, we planned on going ahead with the patrol. Then, we decided that we should cancel it. Finally, at the last minute, we ended up going ahead with it.
On the whole, I feel like the patrol was a success. At first, we just came across various people of Portland who were out for a night on the town and not really in need of what we had to offer. We had a few conversations of varying quality with passers-by, ranging from occasional explanations of who we were to brief encounters with people who just found the spectacle of costumed people amusing. When we got to a certain area of town, though, we really started coming across people living on the street who could make good use of our food and toiletries and other supplies. Socks were a really popular item, and we only had a few pairs to go around. Water and chips were also popular, followed by the delicious brownies and cookies that were left over from our meet-and-greet dinner last night.
Since there was a big group of us, and a big group of people to serve in one area, we spontaneously decided to split up. This lead to some of us scurrying back and forth as we figured out who had the supplies that each person wanted. Some people were casual and nonchalant in their acceptance of our supplies, but others showed a mix of excitement and genuine gratitude. I had a few short but interesting conversations with people, and I saw other people in our group of superheroes doing the same.
People living on the streets are just statistics to some people, but I feel like it was important for us to talk with them, and interact with them as fellow human beings, and offer what help we did have to offer. It seemed like we were all touched by the seriousness of these people’s situation and the importance of outreach to people in need. Skyman in particular seemed taken aback by the whole experience – especially when Zetaman gave away his own jacket to someone in need!
This jacket was a very nice (and very new-looking) blue hoodie with a custome Zetaman logo. I already knew that he was a genuinely kind and generous guy, but I’ll admit that I too was moved when I saw him giving this jacket away. He explained that we were out of socks, and that the person he was giving the jacket to had no socks and no means to stay warm. He also said that when the night is over, he and the rest of us would be going back to a warm, dry place to sleep, whereas this person would not. But hopefully, they should be a little better off now that they have a brand new hoodie.
All of us have contributed in our own ways to making this conference a success. However, I feel like Zetaman deserves special recognition – both for this act of kindness and for working so hard with Apocalypse Meow and others to organize the event.
What impresses me the most, though, is that as I see it, all of this is only the beginning. All of us face a variety of problems back in our home communities and in society in general. All of us respond to these problems in different ways. But if more people of conscience would just decide to overcome their apathy and inertia and get more involved in their local community, then we could solve these problems together.
With that written, I need to go to bed! But I’ll have more news soon. In the meantime, thank you to everyone who made this conference (and my attendance here) possible. I’ll be writing a more detailed thank you in my final installment of this SA4 series, but in the meantime I just wanted to express my gratitude. This has been a good weekend – and hopefully we have many more good weekends, and weeks, and months, and years to come.
 

by Allison ‘Apocalypse Meow’ King
Anything is possible with a dream and a few friends. Just ask Master Legend.
Based in Orlando, this Real Life Superhero is the founder of ‘Team Justice’, and he isn’t doing it alone. The new non-profit joins heroes such as Superhero, Lady Hero, Tothian, Symbiote, Enviro-Hero, Entomo, Crimson Fist, Thanatos, Baffling Weirdo, Disabler, Securio, Ace Diamond, Knightvigil, and Brimstone to the cause. Master Legend originally formed his early team, then called the ‘Justice Force’. However, he later realized that the name was taken, and team member Tothian renamed the group ‘Team Justice’.
Superhero first met Master Legend during a handout on Christmas 2007, in Orlando. But the two main forces behind Team Justice had come from very different places.
A resident of Clearwater, Florida, Superhero served in the Navy and even graduated from the police academy. In the late 1990’s, he was a pro-wrestler that used his name as his gimmick. After an injury halted his career, Superhero retained the name and kept his persona alive for tv pilots. Superhero later worked in camera and audio, video retail and broadcasting for UPN, PAX, Ion and others. He was even a one-time bodyguard for actor Patrick Wilson.
Known as ‘Captain Midnight’ and ‘The Legend’ in his younger days, Master Legend partcipated in motorcross stunts and jumps. A master at Kung Fu and his signature ‘Twisted Tornado Kick’, he helped at youth camps for troubled youth. Already introducing himself as ‘The Legend’, a child once called him ‘Master Legend’ by mistake, and the name stuck. Knowing firsthand about being disadvantaged, helping others came easy to Master Legend. But the twenty-year Red Cross member always had to turn financial donations away because it was not legal to accept them for his patrols and missions.
Central Florida News 13 reported another Christmas handout for Master Legend, Superhero and other members in 2008. Master Legend, who had helped in the search for Caylee Anthony, had announced that all the gifts were being donated in her name. The 2008 toy drive at Christmas was bittersweet for Superhero, who was thrilled to help but was saddened that they couldn’t do even more. As many Real Life Superheroes have come to realize, some handouts are only as large as your own pocketbook. That’s when ‘Team Justice’ knew they had to do something.
Superhero started by completing applications for non profit status for the group by himself, so that Master Legend could retain his secret identity. Assisted by the Chamber of Commerce, a non profit advisor, judge, and two lawyers helped to provide invaluable support and guidance. After countless documents, procedures and waiting, ‘Team Justice’, now four years old, officially became a non profit organization on December 8, 2009. ‘Team Justice’ is proud to be the first non-profit organization of the Real Life Superhero Community. And thanks to the new development and assistance that the non profit status allowed, the 2009 Christmas toy drive was the best ever.
Team member Symbiote made arrangements with a Presbyterian church, and an 8 x 12 storage shed was soon packed wall-to-wall with gifts. Approximately 2000 toys were given away, thanks to help from the church, combined donations from ‘Team Justice’ and other generous contributors. Because of the new non profit status backing the event, each child was able to go through the line twice. In addition to toys, 600 diapers and many Master Legend goodie bags were given.
Master Legend has even found other ways to help others, in addition to charity. In 2005, Master Legend and Team Justice member Disabler were given a prestigious Heroes Award from the Orange County Sherriff’s Office. After Hurricane Charlie, the two heroes teamed up to free people that were trapped in their homes. Using their chainsaws, Master Legend and Disabler also cleared trees from highways and other areas, enabling scores of blocked cars to pass.
Being a part of Team Justice is an honor for Symbiote, who is excited for many productive missions with the group. He even created the website for Team Justice.
‘Master Legend and Superhero both exhibit qualities that I wish most Americans could show’, Symbiote says. ‘Master Legend is one of the most dedicated men I know to the cause. He would give you board in his own house if it meant helping you. And Superhero is one of the most charismatic people. His attitude is a super power’, he adds.
‘This is just the beginning’, says Superhero, referring to the non profit. ‘Now we’re running on all eight cylinders’.
Indeed. Thanks to Sunscreen Film Festival and C B & C Television, ‘Team Justice’ is working on achieving a $30,000 grant from the American Cancer Society. In return, Master Legend, Superhero and other members of the group will be filming commercials for health and cancer awareness for Univison. These Latin television spots will start filming January 2010 and air through the year. In addition, ‘Team Justice’ is planning a water and sock drive by April 2010, assorted anti-mugging patrols, and a meet-up in Orlando with Enviro-Hero.
‘I can’t believe how well everything has fallen into place, I’m very excited’, Superhero says. ‘We hit the ground running and we’ve been flying ever since.’
In addition to the plans and patrols, ‘Team Justice’ is working to acquire a warehouse and a business office in Orlando, in order to establish headquarters and handle even bigger projects.
‘It’s a dream of mine come true’, says Master Legend. ‘This is not a hobby for me, this is my life’, he adds.
‘Team Justice’ shows no sign of slowing, and they are leading by example in the Real Life Superhero Community. Displaying the results of hard work and persistence will be encouraging to other groups in the subculture that wish to achieve the same. The establishment of ‘Team Justice’ as a non profit is proof positive that any determined group of individuals can make a difference for their community, even if they are wearing helmets and tights. This development enables folks with big hearts to not only donate, but distribute and make an indelible mark on children and citizens everywhere.
Does Master Legend have any advice for aspiring non profits or heroes?
‘You need to stick to your mission. Don’t forget your purpose’, he answers quickly and matter-of-fact.
‘When you’re handing out goods, don’t look inside the box, keep reaching’, he says.
‘It just keeps flowing’.
Contact Team Justice at 407-588-7583 or email [email protected]
Also visit their website at http://teamjusticeinc.webs.com
Allison ‘Apocalypse Meow’ King is a costumed activist in Portland, Oregon.

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Posted 14/05/2008 07:54:52 PM
***Name Edited Out***,
YOU are taking MySpace too seriously, NOT me.
I’m busy with my Superheroic activity (which is everything but a “delusion” – actually, I’m currently going out, in the streets, doing the “dirty job”).
1- Me and Tothian are friends as much as me and Zetaman used to be friends. I DO NOT delete people because Tothian told me to do so… I do whatever I choose to do, above laws, conventions, perspectives. It’s about instinct and… BALANCE. I do whatever I want, baby.
Tothian is just a collegue – I know his dark spots and good aspects. I can say the same for Zeta, less or more.
So much for the history.
It was Zetaman to delete me from his friends list, and I added him again… because I consider him as being one of the best collegues out of there. End of the story.
2- The HERO LINKS fiasco happened because I didn’t like the management of that MySpace profile page. A female troll attacked Master Legend, and HERO LINKS was going to be “used” as well.
STILL, it’s just a MySpace profile page. Who cares.
3- FEMALE anatomy is the only thing I know beyond Superheroics. I could make a bad joke on you, EASILY, but I’m way too “gentleman” to do so. Rejoice.
I failed to recognize you because I mentioned my three collegues… you’re just an host, and NOT a Real Life Superhero yet (I didn’t say “Superheroine” for a reason, take care).
People usually hate you. I cannot blame them, my kitty.
I INJECT JUSTICE.
—————– Originale Messaggio—————-
Da: Apocalypse Meow
Data: 14 mag 2008, 17.05
I delete you for reasons known to me, very real reasons. You are a sell-out,Entomo. You delete other people too, whenever you get the idea that you should. You delete people from Hero Links. So that’s the pot calling the kettle black, is it not? You take myspace too seriously, you do everything a certain person tells you to because you fear losing the superficial relationships you believe that you have formed.
Why would I accept you as a friend when you are not even capable of recognizing me as a host of the Alternates Radio Show? I am the host, Entomo. ‘Zeta, Zero, and Null’, as you call them, are my friends and co-hosts. I guess I am missing a certain part of the male anatomy, and that is the reason you fail to recognize me.
You’re a tool, Entomo. Get bent.
Apocalypse Meow
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–Last edited by Tothian on 2008-05-15 14:38:03 —
“I inject justice.”
Nyx
moderator
Posts : 1069
Mess. You. Up.
Posted 14/05/2008 09:05:55 PM
God dammit, I didn’t want to know her name too. Ugh.
Tremble in the face of the Wall Creeper!
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7940
The Sword Saint
Posted 14/05/2008 09:32:18 PM
Don’t let it get to you, Entomo. I still think you’re cool and badass.
Stay motivated. You’re going to save the world.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2700
Agent of Balance.
Posted 15/05/2008 03:18:43 AM
Quote :
Tothian wrote : Don’t let it get to you, Entomo. I still think you’re cool and badass.
Stay motivated. You’re going to save the world.
Tothian,
Apocalypse B*tch is an irrilevant detail.
My mission is holy.
“I inject justice.”
master legend
moderator
Posts : 564
i destoy evil
Posted 15/05/2008 04:17:57 AM
only the true will be left standing here and you are a true monument my great friend Entomo.
master legend
Black Arrow
Posts : 1350
Challenge Everything.
Posted 15/05/2008 08:00:39 AM
Quote :
Nyx wrote : God dammit, I didn’t want to know her name too. Ugh.
Ditto.
Trust no one.
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2700
Agent of Balance.
Posted 15/05/2008 11:08:08 AM
Quote :
master legend wrote : only the true will be left standing here and you are a true monument my great friend Entomo.
We were born to save the world, my friend, plain and simple.
Nyx and Arrow, kick Apocalypse’s fat a** and let’s move forward all together.
“I inject justice.”
Dreizehn
Posts : 1069
13
Posted 15/05/2008 01:18:55 PM
Quote :
Nyx wrote : God dammit, I didn’t want to know her name too. Ugh.
yeah… same
Unlucky are you, who have found 13…
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7940
The Sword Saint
Posted 15/05/2008 02:45:52 PM
I edited her name out.
Do not post stuff that shows people’s secret identities.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2700
Agent of Balance.
Posted 15/05/2008 07:06:43 PM
Tothian,
She’s not “one of us”. She’s nothing.
“I inject justice.”
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7940
The Sword Saint
Posted 15/05/2008 07:07:36 PM
Entomo,
I know she’s not one of us. But think of it as like an unwritten rule that heroes and villains do not expose each other’s real names. And if they do, they’re wrong.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2700
Agent of Balance.
Posted 15/05/2008 07:55:25 PM
You were right on her. Nostrum too.
Zetaman is just a puppet in her hands.
Sad.
“I inject justice.”
Anax
moderator
Posts : 2073
Carpe Noctem
Posted 15/05/2008 11:50:33 PM
… and then she farted.
A life lived in fear is a life not worth living.
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2700
Agent of Balance.
Posted 16/05/2008 06:19:49 AM
Quote :
Anax wrote : … and then she farted.
What an horror movie.
“I inject justice.”
Hero-Gear.net
moderator
Posts : 2159
We have what it takes to be a
HERO!!
Posted 16/05/2008 08:22:36 AM
See, I could’ve given her whole name, but I didn’t. I’m just cool that way and now no one else has to share that.
LOL
Jack
Jack
[email protected]
www.hero-gear.net
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2700
Agent of Balance.
Posted 16/05/2008 05:24:04 PM
Quote :
Hero-Gear.net wrote : See, I could’ve given her whole name, but I didn’t. I’m just cool that way and now no one else has to share that.
LOL
Jack
Well said, Jack. Well said.
“I inject justice.”
knight owl
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Posts : 1238
Ad Finem Fidelis
Posted 16/05/2008 10:07:00 PM
are tothian, master legend, and i the only ones on the HN who actually called into the alternates show last night?
(OvO) Aspire to Inspire before you Expire…
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7940
The Sword Saint
Posted 16/05/2008 10:44:22 PM
Probably.
Heh. Good times.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2700
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 08:49:45 AM
Quote :
knight owl wrote : are tothian, master legend, and i the only ones on the HN who actually called into the alternates show last night?
REALLY? What a disappointment.
Tothian… Tothian… Tothian… you talk tough.
Apocalypse Meow attacked me because I’m Tothian’s friend. She’s an enemy. If ‘HEROES NETWORK’ will keep supporting her, I’d forced to stop my affiliation with this place and Tothian himself.
I’m not joking.
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–Last edited by Entomo on 2008-05-17 08:51:41 —
“I inject justice.”
Antithesis
Posts : 542
“An action is morally right
if the consequences of that action
are more favorable than
unfavorable to everyone except the
agent.”
Posted 17/05/2008 11:31:07 AM
I don’t see anyone supporting her.
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quote :
Tothian wrote : I’m Fucking Nostrum.
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2702
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 11:49:40 AM
Quote :
Antithesis wrote : I don’t see anyone supporting her.
Tothian, Master Legend and Knight Owl at her stupid radio show. How do you call that?
I totally revised my top friend list. No more factions anymore. No more collegues who ignore me and/or don’t leave comments on my MySpace profile page. FUCK THEM. No more “Entomo Mr. Community”. I’m done with it.
I’m going to save the world… by myself.
I INJECT JUSTICE.
“I inject justice.”
Antithesis
Posts : 543
“An action is morally right
if the consequences of that action
are more favorable than
unfavorable to everyone except the
agent.”
Posted 17/05/2008 11:52:38 AM
Then go inject justice. Who was i who always said “deeds not words?”
Oh yeah, that was you.
You want to get serious? JUST DO IT. You want to make a change? JUST MAKE IT.
We all know that if you really want to, you can do it.
So go ahead and stop being Mr.Community.
Go save the world.
Go inject justice.
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quote :
Tothian wrote : I’m Fucking Nostrum.
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2703
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 11:57:01 AM
Antithesis, my friend,
I’ve always been serious. “DEEDS, NOT WORDS”, forever. I just thought networking activity would have expanded the movement, thus giving people a choice… giving world an hope. I was partially wrong.
It’s just a silly MySpace profile page, I pretty much know that.
I’ve been patrolling in the streets, FOR REAL. That’s what really matters to me.
I’m now realizing there are a lot of opportunistic people among Superheroes… my so-called “collegues”.
No more “Mr. Community”. Time to do it by myself.
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–Last edited by Entomo on 2008-05-17 11:59:48 —
“I inject justice.”
Antithesis
Posts : 545
“An action is morally right
if the consequences of that action
are more favorable than
unfavorable to everyone except the
agent.”
Posted 17/05/2008 12:42:08 AM
I’ve never doubted that you were serious or real. All I’m saying is that if you want to make a change, just make it. I don’t like it when (and I’m guilty of this myself) people post about how they’re going to make a difference and start getting more serious and then nothing happens. Keep up the deeds-not-words and you’ll be an inspiration to all of us.
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quote :
Tothian wrote : I’m Fucking Nostrum.
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2706
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 01:56:17 PM
You have a point, actually.
“I inject justice.”
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7944
The Sword Saint
Posted 17/05/2008 04:17:45 PM
Entomo,
I called up with Master Legend to try to establish peace within the community. I think it helped a little.
I’m still on your side. Always.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2706
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 04:52:14 PM
Quote :
Tothian wrote : Entomo,
I called up with Master Legend to try to establish peace within the community.
Tothian:
THAT people hate you. They hate you. They hate Master Legend too.
They believe to be the “good guys”. We’re supposed to be the “bad” ones.
FUCK THEM. There’s no alternative way.
I’m done.
“I inject justice.”
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7945
The Sword Saint
Posted 17/05/2008 06:45:53 PM
Entomo,
What do you mean by being done? I thought by being done you weren’t going to deal with that stuff anymore?
There are things that we all should know-
– In the heart of a hero, there is no room for hatred for people who do wrong. Only hatred for the wrong people do. Show forgiveness where it is asked for, when honestly asked for.
– There is no time for internet flame wars. Only time to save the world.
– None of us can save the world alone. We can only do it together, united. That’s one of the many reasons I formed the Heroes Network.
– I hate having to take sides with people. I am open to being friends with anyone. But I won’t give up being who I am or doing what I do just to satisy anyone.
– I know exactly who hates me, even the people who think I don’t know. And… I don’t care. Hatred is their flaw. Loyalty is my strength.
– If someone’s actions are truly unjust, and in the wrong, then it would be appropriate to stand against them.
–Last edited by Tothian on 2008-05-17 18:49:59 —
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Nostrum
Posts : 870
“So act that your principle of
action might safely be made a law
for the whole world.”
Posted 17/05/2008 07:27:04 PM
Entomo –
Here’s an idea: If you are going to do this alone, then leave this community. If you want to get something done, then stop bitching about it and stop wasting time on the internet.
Until I see you take these steps, you are just blowing smoke up our asses.
“A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.”
– John Stuart Mill
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 07:48:00 PM
Quote :
Nostrum wrote : Entomo –
Here’s an idea: If you are going to do this alone, then leave this community. If you want to get something done, then stop bitching about it and stop wasting time on the internet.
Until I see you take these steps, you are just blowing smoke up our asses.
Nostrum,
Since either Zetaman and Tothian turned out to be major disappointments, and their “factions” aren’t far from them, I must confess that you could be right.
And I generally hate to admit that Nostrum is right.
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–Last edited by Entomo on 2008-05-17 19:55:36 —
“I inject justice.”
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 07:51:09 PM
Tothian, your words sound FAKE. Stop preaching like a priest.
I haven’t much time to waste on this flaming shit BUT… Apocalypse Meow offended me, mainly because I was a friend of yours. STILL, you joined the bitch’s show in the name of vanity and “popularity”.
Game over, Tothian.
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–Last edited by Entomo on 2008-05-17 19:58:07 —
“I inject justice.”
Antithesis
Posts : 547
“An action is morally right
if the consequences of that action
are more favorable than
unfavorable to everyone except the
agent.”
Posted 17/05/2008 07:51:28 PM
Quote :
Entomo wrote : I must confess that you could be right. And I generally hate to admit that Nostrum is right.
That’s the thing about Nostrum. He’s almost always right, but in general what he’s right about is something we don’t want to beliebe is true.
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quote :
Tothian wrote : I’m Fucking Nostrum.
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7953
The Sword Saint
Posted 17/05/2008 08:01:11 PM
Entomo,
Well to be honest, I did not know the full situation. I didn’t pay too much attention to it.
Why do you even care about this? None of this crap is even important. You are making mountains out of mole-hills.
I didn’t even talk to Apoclypse Meow on that show. And I don’t think me going on that show had anything to do with me being popular or not.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7953
The Sword Saint
Posted 17/05/2008 08:04:05 PM
And I never speak lies. If I don’t feel like saying the truth, I’ll say nothing at all.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 08:10:43 PM
If we’re supposed to be a squad of some sort, then we must act as TRUE teammates. I’m a natural born leader and pretty much know the rules of the game. If the enemy hits one of my soldiers, I backfire and kick his ass.
That’s my way.
Tothian, I don’t “hate” you, nor I “hate” Zetaman. I still consider you as being friends of mine.
I’m accustomed to disappointment when coming to people.
My whole point is: the RLSH community has turned its back on me. That’s how I feel. There’s no more respect.
BUT…
… I don’t need the community to be a Real Life Superhero. I just need myself.
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–Last edited by Entomo on 2008-05-17 20:12:20 —
“I inject justice.”
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7953
The Sword Saint
Posted 17/05/2008 08:19:44 PM
Entomo,
I apologize if I did anything to offend or disappoint you. I had no idea it meant that much to you.
But still, we can’t go around not doing things just to worry about what others will think.
This community has not turned it’s back on you. I’m still your friend and colleague, and I would take a bullet for you anytime. Just don’t let stupid, unimportant little things bother you. They don’t matter.
Where-as we don’t need a community to operate and be RLSH’s, we need them for other things. And it’s good to know we’re not alone in doing this – that there’s others out there like us – who we can look forward to teaming up with.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 08:30:19 PM
I forgot to remind everyone that:
1- I fucked up Ration Reality to defend Zetaman.
2- I fucked up Jerk X to defend Master Legend.
3- I fucked up Beach Shadow to defend Master Legend.
4- I fucked up Phoenix to defend Earth Agent Superman.
5- I fucked up the ENTIRE WORLD to defend Tothian.
6- I fucked up the trolls to defend my collegues.
… and when Superhero set a new MySpace profile page, he hasn’t even cared to send me a request or leave a fucking comment to show world he knows “who’s the real deal out of there”. For instance. Wow.
NO more Mr. Community. No more.
“I inject justice.”
Phoenix
admin
Posts : 2551
“Born of the ashes…”
Posted 17/05/2008 08:39:52 PM
You fucked up what? You better mean a city in Arizona…
Phoenix
Vice President, Heroes Network
“my name is Tothian, and I destroy punchlines”
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7953
The Sword Saint
Posted 17/05/2008 08:40:58 PM
Entomo,
I’m thankful for the times you’ve defended me. And I’ve defended you also.
Don’t worry about un-important stuff. You keep saying you’re not worried about all this, and just want to save the world, but you’re complaining about it.
Send Superhero a friend request, he’ll accept you, then comment each other.
I’m going out on patrol right now. If you want to sit here on the forum and complain, so be it. I say go out and patrol. You’ll feel better.
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 08:54:49 PM
Tothian,
It’s not just Superhero. Everyone acted strange in recent time. But I don’t care anymore.
Let’s see what happens. Another glorious episode of the ALTERNATES radio show featuring Tothian, Zetaman, Jerk X, Phoenix, Nostrum, Master Legend, Agent Null, Nyx, Phantom Zero and Deizehn? Great. Go for it, collegues. Real Life Supervanity.
“I inject justice.”
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 17/05/2008 08:59:32 PM
Apocalypse Trash. It’s not just a silly wordplay on the bitch’s name. It depicts the present time of the movement.
My best wishes for your rejuvenated ALL-AMERICAN GUYS community, “collegues”.
See you in the streets. Where vanity has no place and only the strongest can survive… and PROTECT citizens.
I inject justice.
“I inject justice.”
knight owl
moderator
Posts : 1239
Ad Finem Fidelis
Posted 17/05/2008 09:18:10 PM
entomo, this is the internet. some of us have lives outside of it. sounds like you do too. don’t take it as an insult. be a friendly as possible. a person simply cannot make everyone love them. use these sites for what they were designed for: social networking.
no more. & no less, colleague.
i may have called their show, but that does not at all make you and i (or tothian or master legend, for that matter) any less of a friend to you. if you have a minor quarrel regarding a friend request with some other person, that doesn’t automatically make those people OUR enemy.
and to continue to bash people for something as inconsequential to actual hero-ing as myspace comments or top 10 friends, that will only serve to drive more animosity between you and others who your share a mutual respect.
think about it, friend. surely you can see this internet bickering nonsense is below you.
–Last edited by knight owl on 2008-05-17 22:30:01 —
(OvO) Aspire to Inspire before you Expire…
Dreizehn
Posts : 1075
13
Posted 18/05/2008 00:13:18 AM
Quote :
Entomo wrote : Tothian,
It’s not just Superhero. Everyone acted strange in recent time. But I don’t care anymore.
Let’s see what happens. Another glorious episode of the ALTERNATES radio show featuring Tothian, Zetaman, Jerk X, Phoenix, Nostrum, Master Legend, Agent Null, Nyx, Phantom Zero and Deizehn? Great. Go for it, collegues. [g]Real Life Supervanity.
…?
first off… I don’t like being thrown into things without being notified..
secondly… what the fuck is “The Alternates”???
Fortunately it seems, I have been blessed with having a life.. and doing patrols… so I have no clue as to what is going on at all…
… gonna go back to doin mah damn thang.
ya’ll sit around the campfire, roast your s’mores… and make yourselves feel better.
But the truth is, if you have a problem, don’t mope around the internet… go out and fucking do something… jesus i hate the bitching.
–Last edited by Dreizehn on 2008-05-18 00:13:49 —
Unlucky are you, who have found 13…
Phoenix
admin
Posts : 2551
“Born of the ashes…”
Posted 18/05/2008 00:18:15 AM
Yeah, because that post isn’t bitching at all (rolls eyes).
We love getting on each other’s cases. And getting on each other’s cases for getting on each other’s cases.
And yeah, I know I just did the same, but that’s a point made in of itself.
Phoenix
Vice President, Heroes Network
“my name is Tothian, and I destroy punchlines”
Dreizehn
Posts : 1075
13
Posted 18/05/2008 00:50:13 AM
hahahaha….
Unlucky are you, who have found 13…
Nyx
moderator
Posts : 1071
Mess. You. Up.
Posted 18/05/2008 01:18:09 AM
Quote :
Entomo wrote : Tothian,
It’s not just Superhero. Everyone acted strange in recent time. But I don’t care anymore.
Let’s see what happens. Another glorious episode of the ALTERNATES radio show featuring Tothian, Zetaman, Jerk X, Phoenix, Nostrum, Master Legend, Agent Null, Nyx, Phantom Zero and Deizehn? Great. Go for it, collegues. Real Life Supervanity.
Uh….the what, now? First off, I don’t even want to be on the same PHONELINE as Joshua, so the chances of me ever calling in on the Alternates radio show are slim to none.
Secondly, well it just looks like you’re batshit insane at the moment. Seriously bug boy, I respect you; and I hope that you realize that before you’ve severed your ties to too many people.
Tremble in the face of the Wall Creeper!
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 18/05/2008 04:18:49 AM
Quote :
Dreizehn wrote :
Fortunately it seems, I have been blessed with having a life..
ya’ll sit around the campfire, roast your s’mores… and make yourselves feel better.
But the truth is, if you have a problem, don’t mope around the internet… go out and fucking do something… jesus i hate the bitching.
So you got a life. Oh well. Good for you. I bet even Joshua X claims to get a life. Granted.
I’m not talking about INTERNET. Who the hell cares about Internet and its fictional world. I have a very interesting life — either as civilian and as Superhero. VERY INTERESTING, to say the least. I can’t explain the details.
I’m just stating a truth related to this movement. And stop acting as Nostrum’s little sister, Dreizehn. Stereotyped.
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–Last edited by Entomo on 2008-05-18 04:22:08 —
“I inject justice.”
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 18/05/2008 04:20:17 AM
Quote :
Nyx wrote :
Seriously bug boy, I respect you; and I hope that you realize that before you’ve severed your ties to too many people.
So are you saying I’m wrong on Tothian, Zetaman and their little games? Wow, you’re very smart, Nyx. Are you a detective?
“I inject justice.”
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 18/05/2008 04:28:10 AM
… and we’re not talking about INTERNET, but a radio show. If you have the balls, call Apocalypse Meow and kick her in the ass.
I bet you can’t do that. Game over.
“I inject justice.”
Tothian
admin
Posts : 7953
The Sword Saint
Posted 18/05/2008 04:26:39 AM
This has got to be the most retarded, pointless thread I’ve ever seen.
Now because I love how I just spent hours patrolling while people were sitting online talking crap about me, I demand to know one thing or I’m locking and deleting this thread.
WTF did I do to betray Entomo? I went on a radio show, to try to fix a dispute with people?
Tothian
President, Heroes Network
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 18/05/2008 04:30:26 AM
Quote :
Tothian wrote : This has got to be the most retarded, pointless thread I’ve ever seen.
Now because I love how I just spent hours patrolling while people were sitting online talking crap about me, I demand to know one thing or I’m locking and deleting this thread.
WTF did I do to betray Entomo? I went on a radio show, to try to fix a dispute with people?
Don’t delete the thread. This is freedom. If HEROES NETWORK is truly based on freedom, then let everyone read my MEANINGFUL points.
“I inject justice.”
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 18/05/2008 04:31:40 AM
Sitting online? Yesterday I did a patrol. Don’t forget “our” hours are different, I live in Europe.
“I inject justice.”
Nostrum
Posts : 871
“So act that your principle of
action might safely be made a law
for the whole world.”
Posted 18/05/2008 04:39:34 AM
Super vanity?
This coming from the guy who does more Google vanity searches than anyone else in the community?
“OMG colleagues! Look what this article says about me! Look what this web site says about me! Look what these people on this message board are saying about me!”
Don’t you dare accuse me of being associated with that group, and don’t you dare accuse me of vanity.
“A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.”
– John Stuart Mill
Entomo
moderator
Posts : 2718
Agent of Balance.
Posted 18/05/2008 04:45:35 AM
Quote :
Nostrum wrote : Super vanity?
This coming from the guy who does more Google vanity searches than anyone else in the community?
GOOGLE is there. What’s wrong with it? I know I’m the real deal… there’s nothing wrong in reading what they say about me in the spare time. It’s not vanity at all.
I seriously hope you’re not going to band together with people like Apocalypse Meow. Let’s see.
“I inject justice.”
Antithesis
Posts : 549
“An action is morally right
if the consequences of that action
are more favorable than
unfavorable to everyone except the
agent.”
Posted 18/05/2008 11:10:48 AM
THIS is why I said “if you’re going to make a change, just DO IT.” Because if you sit around preaching, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS!!! I don’t know what other bug crawled up your ass, Entomo, but all you’re doing is casting blame on peoplr who’ve done ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG.
WTF is all this about? You’re angry because we won’t go stick up for you against Apocalypse Meow on Zetaman’s show? Go fight your own battles.
You know why nobody is doing that? Because nobody cares about her. We all got over her a LONG time ago. You’re letting your anger get the best of you and it’s apparently driving you insane. Nobody’s banding together with Apoc Meow, we’re just not giving her the satisfaction of caring a shred about her.
And I have to agree with Nostrum, You’ve definitely had your share of supervain moments, but if you’re implying that you’re going to make a change now, then I repeat:
JUST FUCKING DO IT!
–Last edited by Antithesis on 2008-05-18 11:11:10 —
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
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Posted 18/05/2008 12:19:59 AM
I agree. If you’re done with all the crap, be done with it. If you don’t see the merits of the online community, there’s the door…
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“my name is Tothian, and I destroy punchlines”
Entomo
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Posted 18/05/2008 12:22:33 AM
Antithesis,
Look at the headlines, my friend. This will be my year. And I’d be an “individual” Real with no need to associate my Superheroic name to any RLSH “faction”.
One thing is sure: no fucking vanity-searching radio shows, at least not those led by FatZeta and his lesbo companion.
And they will turn their back on Tothian, Master Legend and Superhero as soon as they can. I will laugh in the shadows.
“I inject justice.”
Entomo
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Posted 18/05/2008 12:25:48 AM
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Phoenix wrote : I agree. If you’re done with all the crap, be done with it. If you don’t see the merits of the online community, there’s the door…
I’m ready to open the door, Phoenix.
Good luck with your newly-found teammates: ZetaNoPersonality, the Fat-ass Lesbo, Null, Jerk X and Phantom 0. Good luck. You’ll need that.
“I inject justice.”
master legend
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Posted 18/05/2008 01:06:25 PM
Entomo , pleasr listen to the show . i got on it to defend all the real life super heroes and to put jerk x in his place. you will be proud of me i think if you heard the show. believe me it was no social call , it was a phone fight in my case and i think i put them all in there place. listen to the show because i will never be on it again. also i would never betray you, you are one of my greatest super hero friends. don’t let there venom infect you , that is what that batch of rejects want.
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Posted 18/05/2008 01:34:58 PM
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master legend wrote : Entomo , pleasr listen to the show . i got on it to defend all the real life super heroes and to put jerk x in his place. you will be proud of me i think if you heard the show. believe me it was no social call , it was a phone fight in my case and i think i put them all in there place. listen to the show because i will never be on it again. also i would never betray you, you are one of my greatest super hero friends. don’t let there venom infect you , that is what that batch of rejects want.
What can I say? Good for you if you showed some serious balls there.
Next time… call her and kick her fat ass by my name.
I can’t do that, I live in Italy.
I feel sorry for ZeroNoPersonality, but he must like to play the woman in their sexual intercourses. (horrid).
“I inject justice.”
master legend
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Posted 18/05/2008 01:36:40 PM
also so everyone else knows . i was alerted they were talking trash about Tothian and myself , a few others i heard . so that is when we called in to say our peace . after all many people here it and i didn’t want a one sided story fooling many once again.just as you Entomo , i get sick of the way things have been going on here. at this time i am recovering from a surgery but will soon be back out in the city streets or where ever. i will still be here for those who are my friends .
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Posted 18/05/2008 01:40:12 PM
In the while that you’re recovering, just kick her fat ass. Show her what a true man can accomplish. (well, she’s not into men anyway).
“I inject justice.”
 

ORTLAND, Ore.- It’s another dark, damp night in Portland, and for many homeless people, the bloom is off the City of Roses as they shiver out another night of unseasonably cold temperatures under bridges, in doorways and on park benches
In what many consider the bad part of town, one man steps from the shadows, armed with a stun gun, a collapsible baton, an ear-piercing air horn and pepper spray. A large white “Z” covers his tight-fitting shirt, and he steps through puddles in thick black boots.
A full-length black overcoat, fingerless black gloves, skull and crossbones belt buckle and dark goggles complete his “intimidating” outfit.
His name is Zetaman, and he’s looking for homeless people.
When he spots a group of transients, he makes his move.
“Do any of you folks need extra gloves or anything,” Zetaman asks the group as he pulls items from a backpack.
To homeless people, Zetaman is not a threat. He’s a hero, maybe even a superhero. And his fame is spreading.
Zetaman, whose real identity is a secret, is packing gloves, sandwiches and other items that will give some homeless Portland residents a degree of comfort on a cold night. The other items are for self-defense. Every superhero needs a utility belt.
Zetaman says he is not really a superhero, but he does take his cues from the superheroes in the comic books he loves.
“I like Superman and I like Zorro so I thought, ‘Wow, combine the two,’ ” Zetaman told KATU News on a night when we tagged along as he handed out food and clothing items to the homeless.
He has also given up buying his beloved comics in order to finance his good works on Portland’s streets. Some of the money goes directly into the hands of the homeless.
“I want to help because I grew up poor and I grew up starving and stuff,” Zetaman said. “I’m an adult now, I have a job and I just want to help where I can.”
One homeless man received a pair of gloves to ward off the cold. Others gratefully accepted chicken sandwiches. More and more, Zetaman is receiving recognition. He has an audio blog, MySpace page and several videos of his exploits have turned up on YouTube.
Citizens pose for cell phone camera photos with Zetaman, and homeless people reach out to shake his hand and thank him.
“I think anyone who wants to go in this community and do good work, more power to them.” says one man who gives Zetaman a hearty high-five. “I love you, Zetaman, you rock,” he says.
The costume didn’t seem unusual to another admirer. “Looks like a normal every-day goth so it’s kind of cool,” the man said. In a city known for “weird,” Zetaman doesn’t turn too many heads, at least not any more.
“I don’t wear a mask or a cape. I tried that the first time and got in trouble with police so as of that, never again,” Zetaman says of his initial foray into citizen crime fighting.
“I really don’t want to die or anything,” he says, explaining how he shifted to helping the homeless. Now, he’s becoming part of Portland lore.
Zetaman is not alone in his endeavors. In other cities across the nation, other self-made superheroes have stepped up to fight crime, help the homeless or contribute their own special brand of civic improvement.
They have names like Apocalypse Meow, Phantom Zero and Agent Null.
Zetaman says he’s met with some of these other solo civic social fighters and an alliance may be in the works.
“I’m not really a superhero because I don’t have any powers or anything,” Zetaman says as he continues his rounds, looking for more people to help.
The buzz on the meaner streets of Portland says otherwise.
Perhaps, one day, there may even be a Zetaman comic book.
http://www.katu.com/news/specialreports/18335494.html