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TikiT playing VFK?
« on: July 14, 2008, 12:38 PM »
This might be old news, I'm sorry if it is in advance.  But while questing yesterday, I came across an avatar with the title "TikiT".  I just found it interesting and thought I would share.  I wonder what he thinks of the VFK pins??   :hmmmm: 


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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2008, 12:55 PM »
Quote from: AstroGigiblue on July 14, 2008, 12:38 PM
This might be old news, I'm sorry if it is in advance.  But while questing yesterday, I came across an avatar with the title "TikiT".  I just found it interesting and thought I would share.  I wonder what he thinks of the VFK pins??   :hmmmm: 



I am going to doubt thisis TikiT or that he works for them - I think they need to evaluate titles such as this - if the person can't prove they are the real thing.  I think others may know better but I think TikiT is a Disney artist?  Anyway nothing could prevent him from playing but I also saw a VMKRed and I think titles like this are not helpfull and are confusing for kids and should be addresses directly and quickly.

ETA: just surveyed my dd8 and she agreas it is bad and confusing and done specificly to appear to be staff.
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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2008, 01:30 PM »
I agree Add.  I merely posted this as a possibility.  You're right, nothing could prevent him from playing VFK, if he was interested in doing so.  I was under the impression that TikiT was a Disney artist as well, and that he designed a majority, if not all the pins for VMK.
There could be avatars titled Yavn, or any of the Testers as well.  We'll never know if they are the real deal, or not.
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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2008, 02:24 PM »
I'll add my two cents here.

I doubt it is the VMK TikiT, but I could be wrong.  And while Tiki does work for Disney, I am almost positive that he is not a Disney artist.  Just a hunch.
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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2008, 06:13 PM »
Hi,

TikiT is a combination of things. As most of you know Ink myself and my family have had the pleasure of meeting him several times. He is actually a wonderful artist and we have a print we bought off line from cafe press of a drawing he drew and he signed it for ink. He did work part time designing many of VMK's pins.  First and foremost he works in the parks. He is involved in guest relations which in my opinion is the perfect job for him-he has a way with people. He is kind and has a true Disney spirit about him. He seemed to love graphic design and creating things and I am bet if Disney needs him he will be there-he is very talented.

My gut feeling is this is not him. If we are able to catch up with him next month i will try to remember to ask him his feelings on what's been going on in the virtual world.

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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2008, 07:00 PM »
I too ran into TikiT during the quest.

But I got the feeling it was a fan of his, not really him.  So many people idolize others, and take on their persona to feel closer to "the real thing".
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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2008, 02:49 PM »
Not to rehash this again, just wanted you all to be aware .... But, while questing again ... I ran across the TikiT avatar again.  This time I noticed that their signature had changed to the following screen shot below.  Not really fair if there is an impersonator going around VFK though, and this person really isn't him.   :uhuh2:


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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2008, 07:24 PM »
unfortunately there is little that can be done about virtual identity theft of your virtual identity, but in a case such as this (or similar) I think they should make an effort to verify the identity as true or force the person to change it. 
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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2008, 11:17 PM »
Quote from: Adventuredaz on August 09, 2008, 07:24 PM
unfortunately there is little that can be done about virtual identity theft of your virtual identity, but in a case such as this (or similar) I think they should make an effort to verify the identity as true or force the person to change it. 

Agreed.

Even Decoy verified Yavn and VMK_Red when they joined here.  VMK_Red was NOT, but Yavn was the real deal, while he chose to be with us.

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Re: TikiT playing VFK?
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2008, 11:48 PM »
Well, just for kicks and because I found this interesting - here is where you can find the real TikiT. (I believe)
http://www.tikitackett.com/index.html
So if anyone is adventurous and wanted to stir things up a bit - feel free to ask him.  You never know.  Anyway his site is interesting and worth a look.

ETA: Really check it out its his artwork here and very VMK feeling 
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