GSL questions for Scott Rouse and Mike Lescault

[BryonD]

As Steve points out above, they were delivering bad news, with no definite date on when they would have GOOD news.

This isn't something people want to hear. But at this point, we're in a holding pattern until something new develops, hence the silence.

I suppose they could come out and say "nothing has changed", but since they apparently can't say much more, what effect would that have?

I mean, what positive effect.

It might stir up another round of us being upset at the continuing delay, and asking the poster a lot of questions he or she can't answer, but what else would "nothing has changed" possibly do that was constructive at this point.

I agree with all that. However, you have very pointedly avoided parts of your own posts that I replied to. Specifically, the key points I took issue with.

The reasonable portions of your statements don't justify calling people paranoid or stating that people "snap freak no matter what". You seem to like to throw those little cheap shots into your post and then when someone else takes issue with them you hide behind other issues.

There is a big difference between having a negative reaction to something that is going to cause a bad reaction and "snap freak no matter what".

 

[dmccoy1693]

Plus, it seems like my posts are usually thread-enders. It's in my best interest to watch the debates (both pro- and anti-WotC) so I can keep a pulse on the community. I don't want to be the cause for a discussion to cease.

I'd argue that you don't end discussion as much as lessen frustration and anxiety (and thus take away the 'need' to post frustrated and anxious posts). You're approachable and you don't dance around the subject. If you can't say something, you say you can't say it. You don't hem and haw and give a politician-like dodge. It makes me and plenty of others, I'm sure, feel like you respect us.

I don't mean to imply that there are those you work with that do not, merely that your presentation of things gives that feeling.

 

[Vigilance]

I agree with all that. However, you have very pointedly avoided parts of your own posts that I replied to. Specifically, the key points I took issue with.

The reasonable portions of your statements don't justify calling people paranoid or stating that people "snap freak no matter what". You seem to like to throw those little cheap shots into your post and then when someone else takes issue with them you hide behind other issues.

There is a big difference between having a negative reaction to something that is going to cause a bad reaction and "snap freak no matter what".

No, I responded to that, just not in a manner you deemed acceptable.

How's this:

I have responded with a level of bluntness that I think is warranted based on the comments I was responding to. I don't think I was being snarky, nor do I think I was being a jerk.

You disagree. And that's ok.

The fact that I don't dwell on something where we're unlikely to agree apparently troubles you. I prefer to talk about other things, having gotten some thoughts off my chest that, I felt, needed to be said in exactly the way they were said.

Chuck

 

[Alzrius]

I'd argue that you don't end discussion as much as lessen frustration and anxiety (and thus take away the 'need' to post frustrated and anxious posts). You're approachable and you don't dance around the subject. If you can't say something, you say you can't say it. You don't hem and haw and give a politician-like dodge. It makes me and plenty of others, I'm sure, feel like you respect us.

I think all of this is true in regards to Linae, which is why her posts do tend to be thread-enders; she takes all of the fun out of posting quasi-hysterical musings and over-analyzing every bit of information (and not-information) we get.

 

[carmachu]

Right, but there IS no new news.

So they could either repeat the bad news, or wait until something changes.

Once you say a flight is being delayed indefinitely, I don't think you owe people weekly updates that in fact, it is still delayed.

They have said it will be delayed an indefinite period while they sort things out.

Really, what else is there to say after that?

But no news=bad news, from a customer perspective. Doesnt matter what the product.

We use to, whether dealing with warranty or with custom orders, call once a week, or once every two, just to say "hey, we havent forgotten about you or your problem/order....but nothings changed yet. Hang in there"

They appreciated it. Knowing you still hadnt forgotten them. THATS what WotC should be doing. Because between the delays and silence, its not looking good(hell the whole freaking 4e launch has been one bone headed bad PR move after another, starting with cancellation of the magazines).

Keeping folks in the loop, even when things dont change, is what they should do. Silence? Not a good thing.

 

[AZRogue]

What you said!

Plus, it seems like my posts are usually thread-enders. It's in my best interest to watch the debates (both pro- and anti-WotC) so I can keep a pulse on the community. I don't want to be the cause for a discussion to cease.

A thousand apologies for not having additional information about the license. When I do have something to share I will.

It might not seem to be much help, but it really, really is. When there's no response, even a "we can't comment yet, sorry" response, it makes us feel like no one is reading, or doesn't care what we're saying. It's like walking into a room with someone, talking, and after a while you turn around and find out they left a while back. At least the occasional comment lets us know someone is still present. Doesn't make much real sense, I know, but that's how it FEELS.

And thanks for the response. It's much, very much appreciated.

 

[Henry]

A thousand apologies for not having additional information about the license. When I do have something to share I will.

Linae, despite the grousing we do back and forth, thank you for keeping an eye on the OGL discussions, and keeping us posted. We really appreciate the attention to the fans.

 

[lurkinglidda]

...still nothing to share...

I'm thinking of a blog:
Day 1137 on the OGL saga: still nothing to share
Day 1138 on the OGL saga: still nothing to share
Day 1139 on the OGL saga: still nothing to share
Day 1140 on the OGL saga: i thought there might be something but then i realized it was my own reflection.
Day 1141 on the OGL saga: still nothing to share
Day 1142: the cat is watching me. she wants my cheetos. oh, and nothing new to share on the OGL.

 

[Alzrius]

Given that we seem to be in something of a lull, I'd like to have a quick sidebar: Linae, how the heck is your name pronounced? Is the "e" silent, and it's "LEE-na," or does the "e" modify the preceding vowel, and it's "lin-AY"?

 

[dmccoy1693]

Given that we seem to be in something of a lull, I'd like to have a quick sidebar: Linae, how the heck is your name pronounced? Is the "e" silent, and it's "LEE-na," or does the "e" modify the preceding vowel, and it's "lin-AY"?

Well since we're on completely unrelated topics now, Lidda, how much hairspray does your avatar need to hold her hair in that position?