Quote: "My blog has been around in several iterations from the fpscreloadedreview to 'thegamegurureport'. I'm author of the sole book in production for GameGuru and have invested thousands of hours in both the actual engine itself and my efforts for the community. To receive such a scathing rebuke from someone simply because they are worried about their own products is, as mentioned, disappointing."
Sorry, who, what, are you ? Are you some how special and above reproach because you had you own blog, sole author of a book, does that in ANY way give you the right to cause damage to some one else, either to their reputation or sales on the store.Because you earned that right ? I like how you use "INVESTED", lets talk about money and effort and accomplishments, I am the author of two gameguru steam DLC's, contributor to various other DLC's, the winner of several gameguru competitions, the author of several maps found in gameguru.
Pictures of those maps is widely used, on steam and on this very forum.100's of models in the main software.
Spend thousand of hours fighting for the community doing bug reports via email with lee and rick, before rick moved over to to deal with other parts of TGC. Worked with lee on EBE, worked with lee, in getting the basics of top down camera working.Hell I have been around since the release of the original FPSC and the release of X10, and been doing my part for the community since then.
At no point in this entire thread did EVER use that to my advantage, as away to argue my rights, my view or opinion being more valid then yours.The fact that you had to resort to that type of argument of how did you put it, "scantily" behavior and to try and force submission and pull focus away from the real problem. It actually brings about your true colors, for the world to see and bless you for that, I couldn't have done it better my self.
While I mentioned my self, it isn't even remotely just directed at me alone, I have been fighting for the right of store sellers well before you came along, just not in public view, you are more then welcome to ask jason, if this is the case.
Fact of the matter is you can't go about nilly, willy sharing facts or opinions in a newsletter, that is damaging to a store seller or another user without just cause.Personally didn't want to say it, but what you actually done is open your self civil and perhaps libel claims.However innocent you may think your comment might have been.You may have caused irreparable damage to the reputation and financials of the seller you mentioned in the newsletter, to such extent he can use it as evidence to claim inherit damages as a direct result.
While the store is small fry and perhaps not worth the effort or money, some one might disagree and on principle take legal action against you for a simple comment you think is innocent that causes no harm.Personally I used the example of my self, that you have done it before at my expense with zero accountability or regard for what you said, in fact that post of yours where you complained about my pricing was well over a year ago, actually close to 2 years now.
Why would I all of a sudden after many moons decide to tackle that comment, personally I let it be, it happened, water under the bridge to be honest, it was used as an example, the damage was done, and have no ill will for it.
The latest comment in the newsletter renewed my desire to protect both my self and that of other store sellers from, unwarranted comments and actions that could have serious negative impact on me and my fellow store sellers, just because of a opinion that is posted on the official website.
I shouldn't have to mention, I am not even mentioned in this newsletter, how is this about me, about a silly comment several months ago that cost me sales, which I never spoke or contacted you about in the first place.It's not about me, it's about you being biased towards another seller, and opening your self and that of TGC to a world of legal trouble should a random person on the store decide to take you on.Don't believe me, perhaps you should phone a lawyer.
BTW I see you sent a private message, I didn't read it nor am I planning on doing so, I contacted you via PM, and asked that you stop, you declined as such, it's my right to post in public and contact the site owners as the next logic step.
Just to make it clear, you trying to actively to rob me of the ability to have my say publicly , on the newsletter I have no say in, or right to defend my self and other store seller's from harmful and biased comments about the store , after contacting you privately to resolve the matter which I might add, was full of self importance and advocating your right to do whatever you want at the expense of store sellers, with zero accountability or regard to store sellers.To make it also abundantly clear posting of PM's, in part or in full is against the AUP.
If you are wondering why now.The answer is quite simple, when posted to your blog, you are still accountable for your actions but much harder to get action taken in your private capacity, while you may think you are entitled and have rights to post whatever you want, your are still liable for civil and libel damages.
Authoring a newsletter, on a official website even with or without a disclaimer, still doesn't excuse certain actions, however it is far more easier to have action taken and acceptance of unwarranted behavior, when some one else (site owner) is in part or fully responsible for your actions.They approved posting of such opinions and comments on their own accord, reliance on you taking action necessary to remedy the problem no longer sits with you, and in the public foray, every one is aware of it, and even without intervention or remedial action from the site owner, will give readers a second thought about any comments or opinions in future.It gives us the sellers an opportunity to also share our thoughts, where we were otherwise denied such action in the past.
While it may seem insignificant to you as well as others, it is quite serious, being posted on a official website, whether as a 3rd party or as a official member of staff, opinions are regarded as fact, whether respected or trusted, there is sufficient evidence some one will take your word for it, and have a negative and damaging impact, whether a small insignificant comment is made or opinion shared.It's definitely not about being factual or true, it might be, it's the bias surrounding it, however innocent it may seem, the damaging impact it might have can't be ignored.
Questioning my reputation and character as a defense for action taken here is quite a low blow.I don't care much for reputation, valued opinion and fighting and standing up for one's rights and that of others and advocating for them, when they can't or don't want to, is far more desirable even at the expense of reputation. I will much rather be the bad guy, make humiliating mistakes, and continue to fight for a goal or reasonable action. Whether here or in my personal life, respect, reputation and good character, is not how you get things done, nor do I care for it nor about saving grace at the same time.I much rather be respected for fighting for rights and advocating them, above all else.
I think another interesting topic arose, that people seem to want a discuss, or as using as a quantitative defense for opinions and comments is that the consumer has the right to know.However much they have the right to know, it can't be done at the expense and bias of the seller there are reasonable comprises that could remedy the problem without being bias.The seller also have quantitative rights with regards as to what he/she may sell for within a reasonable bracket or target.There is no need for a consumer watchdog or treating of consumer like they don't know any better.
They are more then able to decide for them self whether or pricing is fair and reasonable, advocating for them in certain circumstances is definitely worth it, if and when there is majority pricing discrepancies as a whole and majority could benefit from it.However in this environment it is neither applicable or warranted, as this market as with others like it, purely supply and demand and there no is quantitative reasoning or ceiling, neither written rules of acceptable pricing when it comes to this market place and other like it.It is purely based on how much the consumer is willing to pay for and need the services of the seller. Unbiased reporting benefits both.
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