Re: GM Ethics

From: "Andi" <andi.thornton@dontemailmeunlessiaskedyouto-btinternet.com>

Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 20:00:00 +0000

> I dont agree.  Not naming sees more lame to me, as if you are willing to
gripe
> but not actually willing to give whoever it is a chance to state their
stance
> on it.

What so myself, the person in question and anyone else can then either watch
or get involved in a tit for tat, "You did" "You didn't" type conversation?
Ooooo, what fun!! :-)

> Its a tactic used in every business and industry on Earth.  This person
didnt
> tell you he was stealing your ideas, if I understand you correctly, but
only
> that he was checking out your game.  If so, thats perfectly legitimate.
> Checking out the competition, possibly looking for ways to improve on what
> they've done, thats good business.  If you've done your job right, they
> shouldn't be able to get the better of you from that.  In the meantime,
you've
> got some money from them.

I have every faith in the game, I just don't like the tactic in a small
industry such as this! Yep, I know about business thanks Steve, but let's
face it, there are enough gaps these days in the PBM/PBeM world to not have
to tread on toes???

> Stopping other GMs playing just seems like paranoia to me.  Let them come!
All
> the stuff I hear about your game is very positive.  I cant see how anybody
is
> going to be able to do much to harm you.  take their money and enjoy it!
You
> may even end up with good players from it.  (GMs, when they get
enthusiastic,
> make excellent players.)

It was kind of a joke, I wouldn't stop anyone from playing!! I am also
pretty open to ideas and suggestions, and let's face it, while a player can
suggest game improvements then odd word of advice from an experienced GM can
also go a long way!! So how experienced are you now Steve?? <chuckle>

Oooo, what ya heard about my game? Tell me........ Tell me!! :-)

> Aint competition fun?  <chuckle>

Wasn't so much complaining as questioning the tactic!! Hense my unease in
naming and "shaming" as I see little point. It was solely the tactic I was
wondering about, and if truth be known, I was a little hurt at the time.
Being new and small to this GM lark, it felt like a slap. I am over it now!!
:-)

See ya

Andi

References

Re: GM Ethics
"Andi" <andi.thornton@dontemailmeunlessiaskedyouto-btinternet.com>
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:23:01 +0000
Re: GM Ethics
madcentral@aol.com (MadCentral)
Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:24:56 +0000

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Re: GM Ethics
"Andi" <andi.thornton@dontemailmeunlessiaskedyouto-btinternet.com>
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:23:01 +0000
Re: GM Ethics
madcentral@aol.com (MadCentral)
Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:24:56 +0000