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Greg Needel 11-03-2008 02:22

Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Unless you have been living under a rock these past few weeks you may have come to notice that CarNack is no longer the only one with the future at his disposal. The threads posted by a user named "Looking Forward" are a continuation of a pre-week prediction by Dr. Joe in previous years. So far with two weeks into the season the predictions have been fairly accurate. Not only that but they are significantly researched and very well written. So I ask the question....Who is Looking Forward?

There are many here among us who have the knowledge and connections to piece together these insights into regionals yet to be played, but who has the time or the drive to bring to us what I am calling the "lazy man's pre-scouting report"

The suspects:
Dr. Joe - In the first post LF posted that they were talking over from Dr. Joe, but could this be a deception?

Karthik - This man from the great white north has had his fingers on the pulse of FIRST for years with his regional winning metals weighing more than he does. Is he the mastermind behind these predictions?

Joel J - A former member of 173 and 229 he has seen his fair share of victories and was the only person I know who called the winning alliance at last years championship he has the confidence in predictions to make bold predictions.

Rich Kressly - Mild mannered English teacher (and dork) on the outside, strategic super genius on the inside? He is an English teacher who coaches the robotics team, and has the connections through the secret network of senior mentors and his other organizational involvements. Does he have the time or drive for this.

Andy Grady - The professor himself. We have seen him give lessons about the good old days citing information about obscure teams and events past. Is Grady digging into his bag of tricks for this?

Andy Baker - Everyone knows Andy Baker but does Andy Baker know everyone? Is it possible that Baker is tapping his sales sheet from a certain company using the information to figure out what people have built. Or does he just have the superpowers to make predictions and then make them come true?

Woodie Flowers - I was reading an article a few months back about the development of a time machine at MIT. Has one of our noble figure heads made his way to the future only to bring back the news of regional wins? Sounds like a stretch but who really knows what happens behind closed doors at MIT.

Ken Patton - One of the silent types on these boards but one of the biggest names in FIRST. He has already posted in a few prediction threads, but the real reason for Ken is his secretism. If there was a FIRST secret society I bet Ken would be the ring leader...skull and bones style.

There are many other suspects:
JVN - all his bot did was drive in circles? what else did he do with his time

The Blue Alliance- They have the data can these predictions come from past info

FIRSTcast folks - Where have the episodes been? is it possible their time is given to other endeavors?

Corey Balint - a past 25 driver and analyst where has he gone, maybe he never left....

CarNack - He may be posting under an alias due to heavy paparazzi harassment during the past 6 or so weeks.

The list goes on. So lets pretend it's the early nineties and ask are ourselves not where in the world is Carmen Sandiego but "WHO IN THE WORLD IS LOOKING FORWARD"

I am sure we have some sleuths who can help uncover the mystery and by no means is this a complete suspect list. I encourage the investigation of any members that might have the gift of foresight.

Madison 11-03-2008 02:26

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
That account does not belong to any of those people.

Leav 11-03-2008 02:36

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
You forgot an Obvious suspect....

Greg Needel!

don't think that that post sways us Greg.... we know it's you! :D

-Leav

Greg Needel 11-03-2008 02:41

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by M. Krass (Post 716188)
That account does not belong to any of those people.


then let the hunt continue

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leav (Post 716192)
You forgot an Obvious suspect....

Greg Needel!

don't think that that post sways us Greg.... we know it's you! :D

-Leav

I wish I had the time for something like this, but I don't. Nor do I think that my third eye is working at the moment.

AdamHeard 11-03-2008 02:41

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Leav (Post 716192)
You forgot an Obvious suspect....

Greg Needel!

don't think that that post sways us Greg.... we know it's you! :D

-Leav

or Leav!

Also, what if it was more than one person?

chaoticprout 11-03-2008 03:45

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamHeard (Post 716194)
or Leav!

Also, what if it was more than one person?

What Adam said.

65_Xero_Huskie 11-03-2008 03:48

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Well..
When it was first posted, Someone commented on how anonymous accounts are not permitted, and then it was deleted soon after. So it has to be someone that has some type of say or has taled to someone about who they are. SO..Im thinking its a FIRSTface, But its not Ken, he doesnt have time for it :P
CarNack, Where are you? Unless it is you!

Tom Bottiglieri 11-03-2008 07:47

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
It certainly isn't me.;)

Andy Baker 11-03-2008 08:53

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
It's definitely not me. LF has made some statements that make some regionals appear to be weaker than others. I'm too non-confrontational for that, these days. I definitely would not want to tick off an entire region of customers.

I don't think it is Dr. Joe. He was a judge at the Kettering Rookie Regional last weekend. Since this week's summary of week 2 did not include any mention of that event, we can count Joe out. If it were Joe, he would've mentioned a couple of teams to watch for as future rookie all-stars.

I'm in the dark about this. I must say that someone is doing a fantastic job of analysis and reporting. I'm "looking forward" to the next installment.

AB

Racer26 11-03-2008 09:28

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
My guess is its someone with at least some level of closeness to important people in CD... like Brandon. Other people I can think of who it could potentially be:

Brandon Martus
Travis Hoffman
Dave Lavery

Al Skierkiewicz 11-03-2008 09:32

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
it's not me, I have a hard enough time seeing the past.

JaneYoung 11-03-2008 10:40

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
This is one person with in-put from several which means more than one person knows who this person is.

EricH 11-03-2008 10:48

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Last year, Dr. Joe noted that he had some tipsters. I also noticed that there was something called "Looking Forward" going on. I would suspect a group, with someone nobody expects holding the account.

It isn't me, that's all I know.

Brandon Holley 11-03-2008 10:51

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
:-X

Racer26 11-03-2008 10:57

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
I'd say somebody knows something... *stares at Brandon Holley*

Vince lau 11-03-2008 11:10

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
at first I would have guessed "LF" is Karthik, with his knowledge of FIRST and FIRST teams. and he always has a story to tell about the teams competing. Its always fun listening to his stories at Waterloo and GTR when he MC's.
But now that M. Krass has ruled out the list that Greg posted I have no idea.
Maybe its all of them working together

The Lucas 11-03-2008 11:11

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri (Post 716227)
It certainly isn't me.;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Holley (Post 716295)
:-X

The Nutrons folks sure are saying some suspicious things :yikes:

Steve W 11-03-2008 11:19

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Oh, OH!!!!!

There was a post about team 148's robot. There was a post by LF that was deleted and another EXACTLY the same posted later. I believe I know and if I am right, it is not Karthik.

Racer26 11-03-2008 11:32

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Would one read this post to imply a member of 148 = LF, Steve?

hipsterjr 11-03-2008 11:34

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
I'm surprised Dave hasn't chimmed in:rolleyes:

Elgin Clock 11-03-2008 11:44

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
One can hardly imagine juggling a fake screen name, and their real one.

So.. who has been kinda quiet lately?*




*Don't look at me.. .I'm pushing close to 7,000 posts.
I hardly consider that to be quiet... ;)

Zyik 11-03-2008 11:47

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Well, personally, I think it's M. Krass just based on how fast she shot down the first post on who the account belonged to. :D

Other then that? I have some guesses, but that account can not belong to one person alone. Multiple people, probably at least three, is my guess.

Elgin Clock 11-03-2008 11:50

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyik (Post 716332)
Other then that? I have some guesses, but that account can not belong to one person alone. Multiple people, probably at least three, is my guess.

Wiki says it's 4 guys from an older generation...

:D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looking_Forward

JaneYoung 11-03-2008 11:51

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
The username could be a really fun pun in more ways than one - but then I like puns.

jgannon 11-03-2008 11:51

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Has anybody noticed that Looking Forward's profile claims that he has made 25 posts, but when you search for all of his posts, there are only seven? Mysterious...

Travis Hoffman 11-03-2008 11:57

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1075guy (Post 716259)
My guess is its someone with at least some level of closeness to important people in CD... like Brandon. Other people I can think of who it could potentially be:

Brandon Martus
Travis Hoffman
Dave Lavery

I'm a much better writer than that. :rolleyes: I have no time to know who's coming to my own regionals let alone analyze all of them every week.

It's definitely not Karthik either - not his style.

I still say Greg - he lies, he does. He has nothing better to do while in Nashville (I think that's where he's at).

I'd also put some of my money on Tom Bottiglieri as well, or some other younger mentor.

Branden Ghena 11-03-2008 11:57

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Has anybody noticed that Looking Forward's profile claims that he has made 25 posts, but when you search for all of his posts, there are only seven? Mysterious...
Could that be because he or she deleted some of his or her posts?

Elgin Clock 11-03-2008 12:00

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tawnos23 (Post 716344)
Could that be because he or she deleted some of his or her posts?

No. I think it means that some of their posts are in areas on CD hidden to most.

Dun Dun Dun!

The plot thickens...

Look under the list of "admins" here for your suspects.

Tom Bottiglieri 11-03-2008 12:03

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock (Post 716346)

Look under the list of "admins" here for your suspects.

Where is that located?

Branden Ghena 11-03-2008 12:06

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
HIDDEN FORUMS :ahh:

I've always wondered about those!

JaneYoung 11-03-2008 12:10

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tawnos23 (Post 716353)
HIDDEN FORUMS :ahh:

I've always wondered about those!

The moderators have one. I think that's a place where they can meet to discuss the maintenance of the fori to help things run smoothly. This year, I hope their job hasn't been too hard. Rock on mods!

Zyik 11-03-2008 12:11

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
One of these days I want to see whats in the hidden forums for myself. I think that would be pretty spiffy. Maybe some day...

In the mean time, back on topic. Obviously to post in those forums Looking Forward has to be someone with access to them on their original account. So, anyone who can veiw the list mentioned here stop and lend the rest of us a hand?

Madison 11-03-2008 12:18

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyik (Post 716332)
Well, personally, I think it's M. Krass just based on how fast she shot down the first post on who the account belonged to. :D

Other then that? I have some guesses, but that account can not belong to one person alone. Multiple people, probably at least three, is my guess.

Were it me, I'd have been kinder to my team's chances of winning the Oregon Regional. ;)

Vince lau 11-03-2008 12:19

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve W (Post 716314)
Oh, OH!!!!!

There was a post about team 148's robot. There was a post by LF that was deleted and another EXACTLY the same posted later. I believe I know and if I am right, it is not Karthik.

hmm 148... Amanda Morrison

Steve W 11-03-2008 12:19

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1075guy (Post 716318)
Would one read this post to imply a member of 148 = LF, Steve?

NO!!!!

dez250 11-03-2008 12:21

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
There is a link at the bottom of the forum main page, where you can view forum leaders.

Steve W 11-03-2008 12:27

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
It is not I as I can't remember my own team most of the time. The person that I believe it is, is not to my knowledge in the "Hidden Forums". I am a member of a few of them and believe me when I say that they are nothing special. It usually means having more work to do. If a post is deleted then in doesn't show on your post count I believe.

GaryVoshol 11-03-2008 12:31

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
It's the dreaded "archiver" :)

Not Beth Sweet - certainly not Beth Sweet. :cool: :p ;)

Racer26 11-03-2008 12:38

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Its CD-47Bot! Brandon outfitted it with some prediction algorithms!

All joking aside though, it is a "team" of people, as shown in their Wk1 Looking Back post

Elgin Clock 11-03-2008 12:41

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri (Post 716349)
Where is that located?

For example:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16

At the very bottom of the page of each Forum, there is a list of Moderators.

27 Mods in General Forum alone! Wow!

65_Xero_Huskie 11-03-2008 12:45

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
O.o
ITS JVN!

Karthik 11-03-2008 13:08

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
It's definitely not me, although I have sent him/her a few tips. There's no way I could find the time to put together those types of reports. I have to say, Looking Forward is doing a great job.

Brandon Martus 11-03-2008 13:10

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
A few things ..

1) It's not me. I haven't the time nor knowledge (there's ROBOTS?!) to do this.

2) They asked permission before creating the 'Looking Forward' account. Duplicate accounts are prohibited, unless approved by the Chief Delphi admins.

Elgin Clock 11-03-2008 13:18

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Martus (Post 716390)
A few things ..
1) It's not me. I haven't the time nor knowledge (there's ROBOTS?!) to do this.
2) They asked permission before creating the 'Looking Forward' account. Duplicate accounts are prohibited, unless approved by the Chief Delphi admins.

Brandon knows who it is!!!
Let's form a posse (graciously & professionally of course ;) ) and go after him get the name out of him!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
(Btw... I'm kidding...) :p


At least they knew enough to follow procedure! :)

Plot = Thicker. lol

Racer26 11-03-2008 13:25

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Martus (Post 716390)
A few things ..

1) It's not me. I haven't the time nor knowledge (there's ROBOTS?!) to do this.

2) They asked permission before creating the 'Looking Forward' account. Duplicate accounts are prohibited, unless approved by the Chief Delphi admins.

What are these ROBOT things you speak of? Could someone define?

(sorry, couldn't resist the reference to the 'is it a ROBOT or MECHANISM' argument going on)

Brandon Holley 11-03-2008 15:16

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
this thread is funny

lukevanoort 11-03-2008 15:38

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
There is clearly a hidden forum involved here, which, I suspect, the group of "FIRSTers All-over" have access to, and that is where Looking Forward puts together his or her posts. My suspicion is that several people write the actual posts, with the main Looking Forward person having the final say in the actual post. (A contributor/head editor kind of arrangement)

65_Xero_Huskie 11-03-2008 16:00

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lukevanoort (Post 716514)
There is clearly a hidden forum involved here, which, I suspect, the group of "FIRSTers All-over" have access to, and that is where Looking Forward puts together his or her posts. My suspicion is that several people write the actual posts, with the main Looking Forward person having the final say in the actual post. (A contributor/head editor kind of arrangement)

Well, there are Chat rooms that FIRSTers go on to talk about things such as regionals and webcasts. But i dont know if this is something that could be an answer. Maybe ;)

Steve W 11-03-2008 16:03

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
There is no hidden area that this is discussed. That is something that you can take to the bank.








What others may say in PM's is a separate matter. A famous man once said "I know nothing!!!!!".

Elgin Clock 11-03-2008 16:23

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 65_Xero_Huskie (Post 716527)
Well, there are Chat rooms that FIRSTers go on to talk about things such as regionals and webcasts.


And... other... things... LOL

Fun times... :p

chaoticprout 11-03-2008 16:45

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
My money's on Lil' Lavery, no idea why though.

JamesBrown 11-03-2008 17:03

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by chaoticprout (Post 716553)
My money's on Lil' Lavery, no idea why though.

I would hope that you aren't putting too much money there.

artdutra04 11-03-2008 17:23

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Compare Looking Forward's posts:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=65213
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=65494

To these posts:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56242
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56276
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56295
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56725
.. and so on.

Jut pay attention to writing style and formatting of the information.

Just like how everyone usually has their own style of written handwriting, everyone also has their own styles of composing ideas and sentence structure, almost as a form of an electronic fingerprint.

And even if these are related, I don't have a problem with it. After all, we all look forward to the great Car Nack's wisdom every year (he even has his own sub-forum!) , even though his identity is not entirely secret. ;)

Racer26 11-03-2008 17:32

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Pretty sure you're spot on there, Arthur

Cory 11-03-2008 19:37

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve W (Post 716531)
There is no hidden area that this is discussed. That is something that you can take to the bank.








What others may say in PM's is a separate matter. A famous man once said "I know nothing!!!!!".


Pretty sure you're wrong here, Steve. It's in a hidden area.

The person who's account it is has been named in this thread.

Richard Wallace 11-03-2008 19:52

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve W (Post 716531)
... A famous man once said "I know nothing!!!!!".

That was Sergeant Schultz*. The statement is correct -- he really knew nothing. NOTHING!


* Played by actor John Banner, who was a native of Austria. Ironically, Banner was forced to leave his own country in 1938 to escape Nazi persecution -- he was Jewish.

EricH 11-03-2008 20:14

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
I thought that when I first read the Looking Forward posts, Art.

Whisper 11-03-2008 20:22

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
OOOO i totally know how to find out!!:ahh:
but...:(
i cant....cuse i dont have access to Chief Delphi's server(s).
But you could use a flagging program to flag any posts by Looking Forward, then add a IP tracking script onto the web site server(s), and then whenever the post was submitted, you could check and see which IP addresses were accessing the site at the time. But since Chief Delphi recieves an large amount of traffic, you would probably have multiple IP's recorded.
SOOO
you would have to wait for like three or four posts by Looking Forward, then cross-reference the results. Then you could use http://www.geobytes.com/IpLocator.htm?GetLocation
to check the locatiopn of Said IP address.
then you could use yellowpages to find out who owns said address.

Branden Ghena 11-03-2008 20:24

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Or you could just send LF a PM and ask him his name :rolleyes:

Guy Davidson 11-03-2008 20:25

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Whisper, Brandon Martus (one of the administrators) knows who Looking Forward is. Duplicate accounts are normally not allowed, so Looking Forward asked and received special permission to create a second account for this purpose.

Simon Strauss 11-03-2008 20:26

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by chaoticprout (Post 716553)
My money's on Lil' Lavery, no idea why though.

Im with you on this one. He has been awfully quite this year, he certainly has the connection to people in high places, his father hasnt chimed in because he wouldn't indict his son and most importantly, we all know of the sneakyness that runs in his blood.

Racer26 11-03-2008 20:29

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Whisper (Post 716698)
OOOO i totally know how to find out!!:ahh:
but...:(
i cant....cuse i dont have access to Chief Delphi's server(s).
But you could use a flagging program to flag any posts by Looking Forward, then add a IP tracking script onto the web site server(s), and then whenever the post was submitted, you could check and see which IP addresses were accessing the site at the time. But since Chief Delphi recieves an large amount of traffic, you would probably have multiple IP's recorded.
SOOO
you would have to wait for like three or four posts by Looking Forward, then cross-reference the results. Then you could use http://www.geobytes.com/IpLocator.htm?GetLocation
to check the locatiopn of Said IP address.
then you could use yellowpages to find out who owns said address.

That service is horrendously inaccurate. It claims my IP to be in Waterloo,ON,Canada, (home of our Waterloo Regional) and I live in Whitby, ON nearly 2.5 hours away

Blue_Mist 11-03-2008 22:22

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tawnos23 (Post 716700)
Or you could just send LF a PM and ask him his name :rolleyes:

Why couldn't LF be a she? So stereotypical... 'childishly pouts'

In any case, I agree with the group post idea. It sounds as if all the predictions are discussed, compiled and then typed and sent by the one leader. So what we know: This person has another account on Chief Delphi. This person has much experience, with FRC at least. This person has vast amounts of free time or a vast sleep debt... Cory says this person has been named. He's been as talkative as usual, but that might take into account sleep debt. Cory- ARE YOU INVOLVED?! 'looks suspiciously'

Freddy Schurr 11-03-2008 22:25

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
I think I know who it is but I wait to see!

Elgin Clock 12-03-2008 01:59

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
If Looking Forward is reading this, I'm looking forward (pun intended) to the Week 3 predictions since it's the first week of regionals my team is competing in... (Hartford)

Oh where art thou, LF? :)

AdamHeard 12-03-2008 02:03

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue_Mist (Post 716793)
Why couldn't LF be a she? So stereotypical... 'childishly pouts'

In any case, I agree with the group post idea. It sounds as if all the predictions are discussed, compiled and then typed and sent by the one leader. So what we know: This person has another account on Chief Delphi. This person has much experience, with FRC at least. This person has vast amounts of free time or a vast sleep debt... Cory says this person has been named. He's been as talkative as usual, but that might take into account sleep debt. Cory- ARE YOU INVOLVED?! 'looks suspiciously'

Cory isn't

Arefin Bari 12-03-2008 02:42

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
haha Greg, you got to have something better to do with your time. Don't you have a battlebot to design and build?

Cory 12-03-2008 03:04

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamHeard (Post 716975)
Cory isn't

I wish I had that much free time.

Jeff Rodriguez 12-03-2008 12:58

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
I don't know who it is but I can say with reasonable certainty that there is a strong influence from the Boston area. There are a lot of young dedicated FIRSTers up there who have ties all over the country.

Corey Balint 12-03-2008 13:41

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
:cool:










I didn't do too bad for Nationals last year either there Greggypoo.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...54&postcount=1

Greg Needel 12-03-2008 13:59

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey Balint (Post 717179)
:cool:

I didn't do too bad for Nationals last year either there Greggypoo.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...54&postcount=1

that is exactly my point....


Anyone else find it funny how he pops out of the woodwork like this....very suspicious indeed.

65_Xero_Huskie 12-03-2008 15:22

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey Balint (Post 717179)
:cool:










I didn't do too bad for Nationals last year either there Greggypoo.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...54&postcount=1

Holy cow thats a close prediction :P
I still dont think its him tho

Molten 14-03-2008 19:44

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
It could be me. I have been cutting back on the build season lately due to becoming a mentor. I am known to be able to find most anything out on the net. I am a strategist if I wish to. The only problem? I am a bit lazy at such things. So, anyone think I might be LF? If not, send me a PM as to why. You might be surprised with your response.;)

Rich Kressly 17-03-2008 20:30

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
It's Greg himself! I found him working on Week 4 predictions:
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/im...er-Posters.jpg

:rolleyes:

DonRotolo 17-03-2008 21:16

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tawnos23 (Post 716353)
HIDDEN FORUMS :ahh:
I've always wondered about those!

Every VB forum has at the very least a Moderator's forum - and it is trivial to add more that are visible to only certain users.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Martus (Post 716390)
2) They asked permission before creating the 'Looking Forward' account.

And it goes without saying that the admins (and possibly some moderators) can see the full user profile, and easily determine a user's identity (or at least an e-mail and a few IP addresses). Brandon knows who it is, but I'd be surprised if he'd spoil the fun by saying who.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve W (Post 716531)
There is no hidden area that this is discussed. That is something that you can take to the bank.

Perhaps. The Moderators' forum is better left to business, and predictions are better handled offline or e-mail-wise

In fact, several people know this person's* identity, but I beseech them all, maintain your vows of secrecy! (It's more fun this way)

Don

*or persons'

Chris Marra 17-03-2008 21:51

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
I feel as if only three people would pull this off, and two of them frequently have similar haircuts

1. Tom Bottligieri - Even with a last name that hard to spell, he has made himself a household name as a master of strategy and has deep connections to the FIRST community. However, one would expect him to hype his own team (195) more in the CT predictions.
2. Sean Lavery - Often the same haircut as Tom (in my opinion, please no one hurt me?), and well known for his insightful analysii on the forums, which have been lacking as of late. He also has no team connection this year (iirc?), giving him an unbiased look, more potentially willing informants, and possible early views of some of this year's robots.
3. Corey Balint - He predicted the 2007 Champions, captained the finalist alliance in 2006, and won two regionals undefeated in the same year. Obviously a force to be reckoned with, but for those who know him, he is hard to take seriously in a year that has spherical game objects.

Andy L 19-03-2008 22:47

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http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/31032

First response, now all we have to do is analyze the type of writing style and compare it to every possible person

This is assuming Looking Forward tries to write differently as LF

Travis Hoffman 19-03-2008 22:50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy L (Post 721413)
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/31032

First response, now all we have to do is analyze the type of writing style and compare it to every possible person

This is assuming Looking Forward tries to write differently as LF

So....who uses >_< as a smiley icon?

Éowyn 19-03-2008 23:14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by artdutra04 (Post 716578)
Compare Looking Forward's posts:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=65213
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=65494

To these posts:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56242
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56276
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56295
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=56725
.. and so on.

Jut pay attention to writing style and formatting of the information.

Just like how everyone usually has their own style of written handwriting, everyone also has their own styles of composing ideas and sentence structure, almost as a form of an electronic fingerprint.

And even if these are related, I don't have a problem with it. After all, we all look forward to the great Car Nack's wisdom every year (he even has his own sub-forum!) , even though his identity is not entirely secret. ;)

One problem with this: Joe Johnson's rookie year is listed as 1996; Looking Forward's is 1992.

Unless LF is just trying to throw us off . . . ;)

Cory 19-03-2008 23:17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Éowyn (Post 721422)
One problem with this: Joe Johnson's rookie year is listed as 1996; Looking Forward's is 1992.

Unless LF is just trying to throw us off . . . ;)

The person who controls the LookingForward account did not start FIRST in 1992.

Nawaid Ladak 20-03-2008 00:15

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i think his projections can be regional based, 1305 has put together a strong machine and yet LF fails to metion them in his predictions. thats a majore peice missing from the waterlloo section in my opinion... if you look at hsi statements in there, the only two teams that he has paragraphs for are 1114 and 2056. looking at that stat, i can project that even if karthik is giving him tips. then this person is not from a team in ontario or a team that has attended GTR

him stating the other teams that were not competing, saying 1592.. which is a team in FL. shows in my opinion that LF is a person in the midwest region of the country....

Frenchie 20-03-2008 01:34

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Based on the week 3 prediction, that person has way more knowledge of my team (469) than anyone else. And is way more interested in it that the average person.

I would say that Dr. Joe has to be involved one way or another because his friendship w. one of our main engineers has always made him a fan of our team and an "insider".

Other people who could have had access to information about our robot include anyone who came to practice at our facility. Paul Copioli is probably the second best informed "outsider" concerning our robot.

Anyhow... it doesn't really matter who it is. I really enjoy reading his posts!

Tim Delles 20-03-2008 02:17

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Does it really matter who's looking forward's real identity is?

Will it make you change your opinion of his/her work?

All I know is that each week throughout the season I enjoy reading the articles put out by LF. Sometimes teams are overlooked (but im sure for good reason). But most of the time LF is pretty accurate with how that week will unfold and who will do what.

All in all thanks LF, for writing up something that intrigues so many of us.

Libby K 20-03-2008 10:10

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Lil' Lavery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Strauss (Post 716704)
Im with you on this one. He has been awfully quite this year, he certainly has the connection to people in high places, his father hasnt chimed in because he wouldn't indict his son and most importantly, we all know of the sneakyness that runs in his blood.

Agreed.
Also, just a gut feeling with me. Chiming in my vote.

:)

Although, his father wouldn't necessarily keep quiet in order not to 'indict' him...Remember that Dave, too, is a sneaky character. He may not even know! :P


Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Delles (Post 721484)
Does it really matter who's looking forward's real identity is?

Will it make you change your opinion of his/her work?

All I know is that each week throughout the season I enjoy reading the articles put out by LF. Sometimes teams are overlooked (but im sure for good reason). But most of the time LF is pretty accurate with how that week will unfold and who will do what.

All in all thanks LF, for writing up something that intrigues so many of us.

At least for me, no, but it is fun to try and figure out who it is. I believe that's the intent of the thread- not to judge whoever it is, but the excitement of finding out who's behind all these predictions. They are always fun to read.
LF, whoever you are- thank you, and keep up the great work!

jacob07 20-03-2008 11:06

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I have to agree with Libby, does it really matter who Looking Forward is? Sure it would be fun to figure out this "mystery" but you have to admit, he is stealthy. Im "Looking Forward"<--horrible pun....to his next post

jake

Libby K 20-03-2008 12:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jacob07 (Post 721573)
I have to agree with Libby, does it really matter who Looking Forward is? Sure it would be fun to figure out this "mystery" but you have to admit, he is stealthy. Im "Looking Forward"<--horrible pun....to his next post

jake

Zing! I admire your wit.

jacob07 20-03-2008 12:19

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Libby K (Post 721616)
Zing! I admire your wit.

Gotta do what you gotta do ;-)

Elgin Clock 20-03-2008 12:52

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Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! That narrows this down quite a bit.. and makes me so happy they used the term as well. :D :D :D

Note the name of The CT Regional in big bold letters...

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ht=predictions

The Lucas 20-03-2008 15:33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock (Post 721633)
Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! That narrows this down quite a bit.. and makes me so happy they used the term as well. :D :D :D

Note the name of The CT Regional in big bold letters...

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ht=predictions

When I repped LF on those predictions this is what I got back:

Quote:

Originally Posted by LF PM Reply
Quote:

Post: Predictions Week 3: Fighting for Position
Reputation Score: positive
Reputation Reason: Great predictions as always. I think "Da Cutt" maybe too big of an indentity clue;)
Really? First time I've used the phrase that I can remember. ;)


Jonathan Norris 20-03-2008 15:44

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Its probably Sean Lavery, still could be Dr. Joe. But my vote is for Sean Lavery...

keep it up overall good predictions (a few holes in Waterloo predictions, I can lend some help with GTR if you want).

Matthew2c4u 24-03-2008 20:30

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
The think you should understand that a site admin can see his Ip and therefore knows who he is, so its not alltogether unknown

Tom Bottiglieri 24-03-2008 20:31

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew2c4u (Post 724120)
The think you should understand that a site admin can see his Ip and therefore knows who he is, so its not alltogether unknown

I am willing to bet this person has covered his/her trail with a slew of proxies.

Vikesrock 24-03-2008 20:33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri (Post 724124)
I am willing to bet this person has covered his/her trail with a slew of proxies.

Why would they do that? The people that can see their IP already know who they are anyway because LF had to get approval for an anonymous account.

Molten 24-03-2008 20:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikesrock (Post 724131)
Why would they do that? The people that can see their IP already know who they are anyway because LF had to get approval for an anonymous account.

Not necessarily. They had to get approval from 1 of those people. They did not need to get approval from all of them. For instance, Martus may have approved it. Then, he would be the only one who truly knows who it is. He is not the only one who can see his IP adress. There are many more who can. I think that covering your trail with proxies for such a trivial thing is a waste of effort. However, there may be motive there for those who truly want to keep it a secret.

Davey H 25-03-2008 00:30

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
At first I thought maybe Joe Johnson, but I've noticed an awful lot of 1114 and 217 references...

Joe Ross 30-03-2008 18:28

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
In this post Looking Forward posted a "normal" post with the anonymous identity.

In that post he/she used a special emoticon >_<, which only one person has used on chiefdelphi. If you can find out who uses that emoticon, you will find the true Looking Forward.

(It isn't who you expect at all, but does explain why Looking Forward likes 1114 so much)

JaneYoung 30-03-2008 19:20

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Well, here's a thought -
Looking Forward will be giving the CD community little gems and nuggets of insightful predictions for the Championship '08.

If they continue to want to do this through IRI and other off seasons and then into '09, does it matter that their identity is known?
And has anyone noticed anything about Mr. Copioli of late?

waialua359 30-03-2008 19:33

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How's it going Looking Forward? ;)

MasterChief 573 30-03-2008 19:35

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JaneYoung (Post 727247)
And has anyone noticed anything about Mr. Copioli of late?

Oh yeah, and if its true, I wouldn't be surprised.

Danny McC 30-03-2008 19:44

Re: Looking Forward's real identiy
 
Thought I would let you all know. I am Looking Foward. Nah, not really. But I dont know if who it is really matters. He has been spot on for most picks he has made every week. This, in my opinion, is amazing. But I am sure he has been getting help from people.


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