The history of their scam is the stuff of legend. Lots of high profile people, societies, and services supported them and enabled them to get to the point where they almost pulled it off. If it werent for the fact that ultimately their goal was so incredibly stupid and blatant they would have got away with it, too.
The fact that so many people were taken in by them, and ultimately refused (not just missed but actively refused) to believe evidence to their character up to and including screenshots (a famous quote - paraphrased - from a very respected player is him telling me that my screenshots could have been doctored, therefore because it was possible he would choose to continue supporting them) really underscores the fact that you should not trust people soley on reputation alone. There are many people here with reputations that are not deserved, both good and bad. There are also many horrible judges of character that will contribute to the rise and fall of individuals based on political expedience.
Trust people on their deeds.
Extensive famous lists like this, although fun, kindof bug me because of this basic premise. What are these folks really famous for? What's their story?
If you want a list of people though - here's one off the top of my head, from most famous to least famous. Twenty People:
- Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs - For being on the cover of multiple magazines and achieving a ridiculous amount of success within EU.
- Buzz Erik Lightyear - For making the second bold purchase of Crystal Palace and maintaining humility throughout his tenure in EU afterward.
- Zacherum Deathifier Emegen - For being ridiculously successful through the purchase and management of Treasure Island, and later 8 Coins on Planet Arkadia. For maintaining personal humility though financially the ventures have become somewhat blatant.
- Kara RavenJade - For being a popular radio host and pageant star
- Fishface - For being a popular radio host, pageant star, and ardent supporter of Nukem and Sinofmen Quayjay. Widely regarded as a decent fellow.
- Joseph Jeff xXSquallXx (whatever his name is) - A ridiculously profitable miner - sorry I dont pay attention to mining.
- Narfi Hungry Willem - A popular society leader who has recently risen the social ranks to become a staff member and commentator on numerous forums.
- Mindstar Mindstar9 Something-or-Other - A player hired by Planet Cyrene to write for them and do storyline development. A driving force behind many efforts, including Atlas Haven Radio, Entropia Times, and Entropia Planets. Known for her marketing savvy, she is not above and often has stepped on other people in the community in order to propel herself forward. Her enemy list is probably longer than her friend list as a result.
- Anne Lykke TheNun - One of the creators of Entropia Planets and Entropia Times, and now employee of Cyrene. She has a good team spirit and believes in the power of her staff to achieve great things.
- John Teacher Capital - Moderator here on PCF and EF
- Flerin neomaven Flerinson - Famous for having more forums than avatars. A pretty successful person from what I understand, he holds more than a few high value properties on Planet Calypso
- Mr Nukem & Mrs Sinofmen Quayjay - Famous for camping Port Atlantis with tons of flashy vehicles as leaders of the Patriot's. They turned out to be scammers.
- Chuck Leonardo Calyptroanius (Chuck Caly Rocknroll)- Famous mainly for being an asshat on his radio show and inciting people to talk dirty in Port Atlantis, his bad qualities often overshadow the fact that he does, despite his flaws, encourage those around him to have low to no cost fun in Entropia.
- Mary Mary Jane - A hugely successful miner, this player has been the target of some controversy over their play techniques.
- Oberon Nightseer - Famous for breaking through the walls of Physics, Oberon is the master of all glitches in Entropia Universe. He will take you places you never thought possible.
- McCormick whatever-his-name-is: Famous for having a safe named after him, for making a few videos, and for complaining alot on the boards about how EU is dead and the good ol' days.
- Foeburner Nighthawk Delta - Famous for being the latest person people think works for MindArk. I guess everyone in Sweden works for MA on some level...
- Honey Kitten Little - Famous for her discoveries on Next Island and Arkadia. One of the dominant texturers and colorers on scene today.
- Edward Magyar Republic - Famous for his unpopular written stands in favor of Club Calypto Radio (not the host, just the fun - often forgotten), his unpopular written criticisms of the Patriot's and denizens of PA Balcony, and his unpopular viewpoints in favor of Space PvP and the separation of Planet Partners. Also the owner of Nymphtown Castle and guide to many individuals who have come through Calypso Gateway over the last 2 years.
- You. Each and every one of you. - For playing this game.