The Smilingwithteeth News

Yesterday the sad news that Alex Birch had passed away was posted on the Bottomlines forum.  I felt badly when I read about Alex’s passing as he was a long time poster on Soc Sexuality spanking.  I didn’t know Alex well by any stretch of the imagination.  I had spoken with him in the past from time to time and he was on board for the short story contest of 2008 and he helped review stories.  He was a free spirit and certainly refused to kiss anyones ass on that newsgroup and for that, he had my admiration, but that also bought him into conflict with Tony Elka.

You see, Mr. Elka decides who a person can and cannot be friends with.  It’s silly to be so full of yourself and to behave in such a manner, but this is nothing new when it comes to “phony Tony.”

The first post on the newsgroup about Alex’s untimely death was sent in by none other than the Queen of the newsgroup herself, Mija.  This woman feels she needs to take ownership of everything, and that apparently included the death of Alex Birch.  A simple post alerting members of the group of Alex’s passing, along with a mention that he was a long time active member of the group would have been fine, but as always, Mija had to make it all about her.

Mija feels she must be the “eulogy lady,” and tell us all about what a marvelous friend Alex was to her and Pablo.  Mija talks about the long conversations she had with Alex, yet never in all the years I’ve been at this newsgroup (and that pre-dates Alex joining) I never saw any banter between them that would indicate such a close friendship.  Why Mija had to take “ownership” of this sad development is beyond me.

As for Elka, a year ago at this time, he was busy doing his best to push Alex’s buttons and he did a fine job.  Here is just a snippet of some of that fine thread. Tony never passes up a chance to cause trouble and create friction.

Alex to Tony:  That’s because it confirms what I’ve always thought. You’re an arrogant SOB who only cares for his own opinion.  It’s not as if you come to this discussion from an objective point of view.  You’re here because you want to push Shadowlane and its interests at every opportunity. You’re a businessman – why not?  But it’s equally clear that you haven’t the least interest in what happens to Britons who may get arrested as a result of buying your or any other spanking films. You’re only interested in protecting your market.  Maybe you should be honest enough to say so.

So of course, Tony has to post in the thread about Alex’s passing.  Why?  Again, when I croak off, I hope my final moments are kept private so none of my enemies can post false feelings or make inaccurate statements about me after my death.

One other poster who fancies himself as a war general posted that Alex was “a worthy adversary.”  I think that person needs to take a reality check.

I read some very heart-felt posts and they were very moving.  One poster who I have never liked (Sarah Nada) posted the truth and expressed her condolences for all of Alex’s friends at the group.  Even though I’d love to be able to say something negative about her post, I cannot. It was honest and straight forward. No bullshit.

As I stated already, I first heard the news about Alex at the Bottomlines forum and I posted a short note there.  So tonight, I get an IM by none other than Tony Elka himself, asking me if I plan on posting to the newsgroup in Alex’s thread. “It would be a nice thing to do,” he tells me.  I cannot even try to understand why this man who enjoys spreading lies about me would give a crap about my posting to the group.  Some people just feel they need to own everything!!