Tyler Seguin

[elocomotive]

So, Seguin's been taking a little heat for (gasp) partying on the 4th of July and for an uncooth tweet on this Twitter feed a few days ago. Here is the tweet:
"@tylerseguin92 Only steers and queers in Texas, and I'm not a cow."

Just based on the pronoun usage and the fact that this Tweet is implying Seguin is gay, I'm guessing he clearly didn't post it himself. I'm about 98% sure that one of his friends got hold of his phone and thought it'd be funny to prank him. You see this all the time on Facebook and Twitter.

What I have a problem with is the explanation from Seguin who shut down his Twitter due to "repeated attempts by 'hackers' to try to damage my reputation." If it was repeated attempts by hackers, why is this the first one? Why does a hacker care about Tyler Seguin? And if I'm being totally honest, I feel like a hacker would have delivered that line more deftly.

So... do you believe his story? Do you think it was "hackers," some friend playing a prank, or Seguin himself? If it was a friend, why not just say that?

 

[The Q stache]

I don't think it was Seguin, not sure who it was though

 

[jstewismybastardson]

at first i thought he meant it as a dm but was too stupid to figure out how to do that

... i can buy its a friend who did it ... and if so ... time to change friends Tyler

 

[dash]

I too think a "friend" swiped his phone and posted the tweet. With friends like that, who needs enemies?

 

[forty_three]

Welcome to my world. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING stupid someone does with a computer is the fault of a "hacker" or a "virus".

Except that it almost never is.

I would think he put his phone down and friend picked it up. Because if there were "repeated" attempts to "hack" his twitter (guess his password) someone who handles him should have had his password changed to be much harder. Any celebrity should have a VERY complex password.

For example, you don't want to be someone like the governor of Alaska and have your email account password be "popcorn". That would just be retarded.

There are MANY apps that can manage your tough passwords for you and you can easily access them on your "trusted" device with a simple password. Makes it so someone with a different device (a "hacker" on his laptop) have to go through waaay too much to get the password. It's super easy if you get ahold of the actual device the person stores the password DB on.

Besides, a simple login to his Twitter account would tell you where the tweet originated from.

He's a dumbass, a friend pwned him, and he is trying to save face.

 

[elocomotive]

So Dash and Jstew, why do you think he didn't just come out and say that?

Surely that's something people can relate to. Only thing I could think is that there were maybe drugs involved and Seguin/agent didn't want people digging further. Otherwise, "yeah, my friend is a dumb ass, sorry folks" gets it done.

 

[elocomotive]

Welcome to my world. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING stupid someone does with a computer is the fault of a "hacker" or a "virus".

Except that it almost never is.

Is there a way for the party that gets hacked to show/prove they were hacked?

We've heard this excuse many, many times. I just wonder if there is a way to show being hacked, maybe the media should start asking for proof of that. Or an independent agency that can confirm/deny these kinds of things. The "I got hacked" bit is wearing thin.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

So Dash and Jstew, why do you think he didn't just come out and say that?

Surely that's something people can relate to. Only thing I could think is that there were maybe drugs involved and Seguin/agent didn't want people digging further. Otherwise, "yeah, my friend is a dumb ass, sorry folks" gets it done.

'cause its not the first time hes gone all "#nohomo" on twitter

already had a talking to from the folks at "You Can Play" after that first one

he's just been traded for alledgedly being immature ... doesnt want to 100% publically admit he is immature and that was the reason the B's gave up on him lol

its a no win sitch ... shuttin down his account is the correct thinig for him to do (probably prompted to do so by his momsy)

 

[dash]

So Dash and Jstew, why do you think he didn't just come out and say that?

Surely that's something people can relate to. Only thing I could think is that there were maybe drugs involved and Seguin/agent didn't want people digging further. Otherwise, "yeah, my friend is a dumb ass, sorry folks" gets it done.

Honestly, he probably just responded with the first thing that popped into his head without really thinking about it coupled with the fact that he was embarrassed by the situation and hoped it would die down quickly. He also has a pretty good idea who posted that tweet and doesn't want to name names.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

I think there would be a fear of being judged by the company he keeps.

 

[forty_three]

Is there a way for the party that gets hacked to show/prove they were hacked?

We've heard this excuse many, many times. I just wonder if there is a way to show being hacked, maybe the media should start asking for proof of that. Or an independent agency that can confirm/deny these kinds of things. The "I got hacked" bit is wearing thin.

Absolutely.

Zeroes and Ones are simple switches. Either it's on or it's off. Black and white, is or it isn't.

I've had it go both ways. We had one where a guy claimed a virus was on his computer and that must be how his company's bank account got drained.His defense attorney had a forensic expert that gave a nice rundown of the virus and what it was called, etc. Except that I proved the Virus that was on his system got there three weeks after the first money movement and came from a USB drive that he plugged in and not the Internet.

Had another one where someone was accused of something and didn't have a good alibi for any of the times (except one). Found a remote control trojan on the system and found that someone else they knew was doing the stuff at times when they wouldn't have a solid alibi (guy was kind of a loner - stayed home a lot).

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

The problem is that "hacked" isn't the right word for most of these.

If you login to Facebook at the library or the AT&T store and forget to log out, you're not getting "hacked" when people post stupid shit on your page. You're getting taught a valuable life lesson for being a dumbass.

 

[elocomotive]

its a no win sitch ... shuttin down his account is the correct thinig for him to do (probably prompted to do so by his momsy)

I agree with you there. Sounds like it was only a temporary shut down. A permanent one would be a smart move for him.

Honestly, he probably just responded with the first thing that popped into his head without really thinking about it coupled with the fact that he was embarrassed by the situation and hoped it would die down quickly. He also has a pretty good idea who posted that tweet and doesn't want to name names.

Maybe so. I would hope he called his agent, and to be honest, this sounds like something a lawyer came up with.

Here's the statement Tyler should have released:
"I want to apologize for a statement made on my Twitter account. Unfortunately, I left my phone unattended and a friend of mine thought it would be funny to play a joke on me using a line from a movie. I did not find it funny and I apologize for those it offended. The NHL has made many efforts to reach out to athletes of all sexual orientations and encouraged them to play hockey. I fully support these efforts. And in a show of solidarity, I am reversing the consonants in my last name. From here on out, please call me - Tyler Gesuin. Thank you for your time."

 

[elocomotive]

I think there would be a fear of being judged by the company he keeps.

I guess that's fair, but I don't think having a friend who is a moron is a big deal. Don't we all have a lovable friend or two who is a dumb ass?

 

[elocomotive]

Absolutely.

Zeroes and Ones are simple switches. Either it's on or it's off. Black and white, is or it isn't.

I've had it go both ways. We had one where a guy claimed a virus was on his computer and that must be how his company's bank account got drained.His defense attorney had a forensic expert that gave a nice rundown of the virus and what it was called, etc. Except that I proved the Virus that was on his system got there three weeks after the first money movement and came from a USB drive that he plugged in and not the Internet.

LOL! That's awesome.

Thanks for the info.

 

[dash]

Don't we all have a lovable friend or two who is a dumb ass?

You mean the guy who prefaces a lot of get-togethers with the phrase "Hold my beer and watch this?" I love that guy.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

I guess that's fair, but I don't think having a friend who is a moron is a big deal. Don't we all have a lovable friend or two who is a dumb ass?

Yeah, but we're not supposed to acknowledge that friend's existence in public.

 

[elocomotive]

You mean the guy who prefaces a lot of get-togethers with the phrase "Hold my beer and watch this?" I love that guy.

LOL.

Even before you posted this I can totally visualize/hear the scene of this all going down. For backstory, friend #1 is visiting from California and friend #2 is local to Boston.

Drunk friend #1: Dude, is that Tyler's phone?
Drunk friend #2: Oh, fook ya it is. I saw it on his dash when he pahked his cah.
Drunk friend #1: Broham, I just got a great idea, bra.
Drunk friend #2: Way fookin' ahead of you ya Cahlifahnia fruitcake - let's post something on his Twittah.
Drunk friend #1: I'm trying to think of the right film to quote, hmmm. Oh, got it. Full Metal Jacket, bra.
Drunk friend #2: Wicked great idea! And I'm typing it in. Done! He is gonnah be so bullsh.
Drunk friend #1: Duuude.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

LOL.

Even before you posted this I can totally visualize/hear the scene of this all going down. For backstory, friend #1 is visiting from California and friend #2 is local to Boston.

Drunk friend #1: Dude, is that Tyler's phone?
Drunk friend #2: Oh, fook ya it is. I saw it on his dash when he pahked his cah.
Drunk friend #1: Broham, I just got a great idea, bra.
Drunk friend #2: Way fookin' ahead of you ya Cahlifahnia fruitcake - let's post something on his Twittah.
Drunk friend #1: I'm trying to think of the right film to quote, hmmm. Oh, got it. Full Metal Jacket, bra.
Drunk friend #2: Wicked great idea! And I'm typing it in. Done! He is gonnah be so bullsh.
Drunk friend #1: Duuude.

too much "bawshten" in that ... mix in 6 "fuckin rights" and 12 "fuckin ehs"

/guess i should have completely read your post lol

 

[mooger_35]

Yeah, but we're not supposed to acknowledge that friend's existence in public.

Reminds me of this great Arrested Development quote:

Lucille Austero: Today at lunch, you were ashamed to be with me.
Gob: No. I was ashamed to be seen with you. I like being with you.