Quote - and to suggest that it is/was a publicity stunt is not only ludicrous but downright insulting.

I never said or even suggested anything like that!

Quote - Would you have him back here selling tainted goods? Oh, silly question, of course you would.

Of course not. However, what does patting Blackhearted on the head and saying "Poor you!" over and over again, or continuously bashing the offender accomplish? Nothing.

Quote - a fellow merchant and talented artist being forced to defend himself when he is the one that has been so blatantly and wilfully violated by someone whose general demeanor and attitude have been nothing more than self posturing arrogance.

Defend himself against what? It's extremely clear that he is the wronged individual, so why does he feel a need to defend that?

My point is that this whole situation was taken care of by the site staff in a very professional manner. An investigation was done, the violator was banned, refunds were given, and all without turning it into a public scandal. There was no need for it to be made front page of the "National Enquirer" so to speak. BH was wronged, yes, but justice was served and the situation taken care of.

What more is there to say about the matter?

Please don't get me wrong. I'm not without sympathy for Blackhearted, or anyone else who has been wronged in such a way. However I'm also not a fan of scandals and "bashing" people regardsless of who it is. I feel that type of energy is so negative and could be expended in a much more positive way.

Quote - Attitude is not the way to go, excusing the poor little robbers neither

I hardly think that he was "excused". Apparently he was banned from being a merchant here and elsewhere. Anyone who has read that other thread won't every buy from him again. The chances of him being able to return to the Poser community in any fashion is pretty slim, if not nil. I hardly consider that "excused".

Let me ask you all something. According to Blackhearted, Renderosity and a number of other people, this person "stole" and committed fraud. Why aren't official legal proceedings being taken against him to recover damages?

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This we can do only if we are not angry with our critics but will take in good
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