Escapist publication, Derek Smart and Star Citizen community
Escapist publication, Derek Smart and Star Citizen community
I don't agree with this. Forbes seems to be a one-stop news outlet staffed by many journalists who cover a wide range of topics. However, their articles often lack a solid background knowledge on the subjects they discuss. Most pieces feel like those of an outsider who only did brief research, usually missing deeper insights beyond what's presented in surface-level online content. This makes them a poor source of reliable information, not just for gaming but across the board.
Wulf received a FTC investigation letter after being attacked for backing a pedo, among other issues. The situation can be traced back to comments from anti-gg users who shared supportive messages about SC or DS, which were later retweeted. Some also mentioned DS using SJW terms. There are additional details but not everything will be posted. Not every GG is responding to SC.
You believe you can delete content from the web, but you can't. The rewind tool contains an unpolished version of his FTC complaint. Even though the Dropbox link to the demand letter isn't functional, the conversation and legal action remain accessible. http://web.archive.org/web/2015091208331...ar-breach/ Also note that his January site looks quite different from the August version.
He's sharing some odd information about Star Citizens' robots.txt file preventing access to the archive.org site today. It seems to only restrict the /media/ folder. I attempted to assist a follower by sending them the robots.txt link so they could review it, but they pointed out it only blocks that directory. DS also saw a cached version of the same file from September 5th, suggesting they'd been blocking the entire site for a while. It's curious.
@KevinTipcorn when revisiting James Pugh's tweets about him departing, he mentioned the link was incorrect—it's actually his favorite. However, glass doors also block robots.txt, which is quite interesting.
It feels nearly as though he has no other options but to constantly complain about the direction of Star Citizen. While it’s true he has some issues with CR and CIG, it appears his strong negative reactions stem from an excessive negativity despite the game's progress. It seems CR or CIG might have reacted too quickly by reversing his support, but DS seems determined to push the project toward failure. No matter what he says, his comments mostly reflect a personal grudge rather than genuine concern for the industry or community. Based on his past behavior in forums, I think he’s essentially an arrogant hypocrite with pride issues. I’m unsure if my perspective is fair or accurate, but I can’t support his approach.
It looks like you're referring to a statement about being personal rather than related to SC itself.
The lawyer's letter to DS seems accurate, though it’s unclear why they’d lie. If their stance was genuine, they’d likely have accepted the refund without further push. If personal motives were involved, they’d be relentless in demanding updates, especially with the growing pressure from rbt.txt, which feels like slander. CR is clearly trying to make DS feel desperate and want what he wants.
I aimed to avoid mentioning DS in any SC subforum, but unfortunately... CIG has threatened legal action after witnesses claimed ID cards confirmed their employment. CIG stated they don’t release such documents. As a result, they’ve released the Kraken Ortwin. Escapist has until Monday to remove the article or issue a formal apology; otherwise, CIG may proceed with libel or slander claims in both the UK and US. While the US offers more protection for free speech, it doesn’t shield against widespread misinformation or hate speech. In the UK, libel is treated seriously, and journalists face stricter consequences.