Exotica opened this issue on Sep 12, 2003 ยท 42 posts
ChromeTiger posted Sat, 13 September 2003 at 4:14 AM
DarkMatter; Since I was a member first, then an artist, then a merchant, and so far I've managed to keep a (fairly) level head, let me make you aware of a few things you may not be aware of: (Note to Admins: I don't think I'm violating anything in the TOS here. I'm just addressing what appears to be an emerging concern of the Poser community.) 1. No, it's not just about the money. It's about how merchants are treated and what they're getting for the money they're expected to pay out. There are merchants involved in this who have been incredible sources of knowledge and assistance to the community. 2. This matter has been in discussion for some time, long before any of the information was made 'public', and long before merchants started pulling out en masse. We provided logical reasons why the recent decisions were poorly made, offered viable suggestions for alternatives, and were (for the most part) ignored. 3. We tried forming a conference to resolve the problems, through the channels we are provided as merchants. We sat in the Merchant's Chat Room for more than two hours discussing the issues at hand. The only Renderosity official who I saw had the stones to show up was Clint. (Hats off to you for that Clint) 4. A good number of the merchants that are upset go way back in Renderosity's history. A good number chose Renderosity as a broker out of site loyalty...there were already better money arrangements to be had elsewhere. But because we like the site, and the community, we chose to be here. Most will still be here as part of the community, they just won't sell here anymore. So it's not about inciting a revolt, it's not about hurting Renderosity, it's not about getting what we can out of people. It's about Merchants who work hard to make products and help their customers getting what they really do deserve: respect and fair treatment. I'm sorry you can't seem to understand that. I hope I've been able to clarify it a little. But hey, you're entitled to your opinion as well, and I can at least respect your opinion with a cool head and common courtesy. A shame you can't do the same for us. David 'ChromeTiger' Hebbe Presto Productions