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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mark CMG" data-source="post: 3472098" data-attributes="member: 10479">To clarify, it is my contention that WotC publishes D&D and legally owns the rights to do so, along with all that implies and allows.  This site, EN World, exists because of that game.  Eric Noah created the site to track the previews and leaks surrounding the impending release of D&D 3E.  I don't think you actually disagree with that.  Further, I think that, as such, they deserve the opportunity to speak on the issues surrounding their latest business move without being pre-condemned for their actions.  I think it is worth hearing them out and I hope that emotions cool swiftly enough that they will discuss particulars soon.Now, as to disagreeing with what you contend I implied?  Fair enough, I guess, but I think you can put forth an assertion that will stand on its own without having to attribute an impetus to something you believe I meant when I said something else.  I think what you have to say is important and I feel that it is an area that deserves greater discussion.Moving on, though, the idea that a "stakeholder" has power in shaping the strategies and plans of a business, whether they are an employee, stockholder, customer, or merely a concerned third party is certainly viable, to a degree, but are you looking at this dispassionately enough at present to know just how much influence you might be able to bring to bear?</blockquote>