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Zane
Romania3916 Posts
On January 19 2013 04:32 Clbull wrote: If Own3D falls, this could give Twitch a monopoly, which Athene doesn't want. Azubu plans to launch a streaming platform, so, if that goes well, Twitch will not have a monopoly after Own3d inevitably bites the dust. | ||
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HeeroFX
United States2704 Posts
On January 18 2013 11:07 Lord Lunga wrote: Obvious question: Why isn't Destiny suing them? Ya exactly why make the post.... I think he just makes noise. Just sue them not like we on to can do anything. | ||
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svefnleysi
Iceland623 Posts
On January 19 2013 05:17 HeeroFX wrote: Ya exactly why make the post.... I think he just makes noise. Just sue them not like we on to can do anything. Because he doesn't have the funds to pursue legal action. Suing isn't free, you know. | ||
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Shebuha
Canada1335 Posts
On January 19 2013 05:17 HeeroFX wrote: Ya exactly why make the post.... I think he just makes noise. Just sue them not like we on to can do anything. Have you considered the fact that not being paid for 5 months may not have left him in a financial position to hire a lawyer and pursue legal action, or that Owned is based in Austria, causing such pursuit to be much more difficult? | ||
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QQKachoo
United States192 Posts
On January 19 2013 05:19 svefnleysi wrote: Because he doesn't have the funds to pursue legal action. Suing isn't free, you know. I find it funny how many people think you can just up and sue someone. You have to have the cash to hire the lawyer to sue someone and you have to do a cost benefit analysis to see if it is even worth suing someone (ie you could get a settlement that would cover your lawyer fees and you still get what is owed to you). | ||
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Statyk
Canada41 Posts
On January 19 2013 05:34 QQKachoo wrote: + Show Spoiler + On January 19 2013 05:19 svefnleysi wrote: Because he doesn't have the funds to pursue legal action. Suing isn't free, you know. I find it funny how many people think you can just up and sue someone. You have to have the cash to hire the lawyer to sue someone and you have to do a cost benefit analysis to see if it is even worth suing someone (ie you could get a settlement that would cover your lawyer fees and you still get what is owed to you). (Un)common sense is so hard to come by these days. Hire a lawyer for 15k to possibly reclaim the 5k owed to me? Great deal! Let's go! | ||
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FrickenHamster
United States40 Posts
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Fix637
United States256 Posts
I actually had to stop watching Steven's stream after he switched because it lagged when I put it on 1080p and flat out didn't work on anything lower. For the longest time I thought it was simply my internet or computer, but even after upgrading both of those things it still didn't work. It turns out I was right to assume the issue lies with Own3d. Here's hoping this story reaches as many people as possible and Own3d phases out of existence. They way they've treated Steven is unacceptable. I'm definitely going to start watching Steven's stream again and possibly even subscribe, if for no other reason than I feel bad for the situation he's in. | ||
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lolmlg
619 Posts
On January 19 2013 05:38 Statyk wrote: (Un)common sense is so hard to come by these days. Hire a lawyer for 15k to possibly reclaim the 5k owed to me? Great deal! Let's go! His rough estimation of the money he lost is between $15 000 and $30 000. He simply doesn't have the funds or the time to pursue that kind of legal action. But if telling the story helps clean up the industry, or prevents others from being cheated the way he was, then why wouldn't he tell the story? You certainly "on to can do anything", you can spread the information so that people make informed choices on which company they choose to work with or support. | ||
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Grimmyman123
Canada939 Posts
They might hang around for a while, taking advantage of smaller players and people who will use their service for free, etc, but eventually, they will close. If by some miracle they come into some money, satisfy their debts, and get back on the straight path, I will be truly amazed. I've seen many companies go broke, trying to stay afloat, making and breaking promises, it always ends the same. | ||
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snively
United States1159 Posts
everybody knows it xD but in all seriousness, i feel bad for everybody who got screwed over by own3d. i only hope it wasnt intentionally malicious. | ||
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Statyk
Canada41 Posts
On January 19 2013 06:01 lolmlg wrote: His rough estimation of the money he lost is between $15 000 and $30 000. He simply doesn't have the funds or the time to pursue that kind of legal action. But if telling the story helps clean up the industry, or prevents others from being cheated the way he was, then why wouldn't he tell the story? You certainly "on to can do anything", you can spread the information so that people make informed choices on which company they choose to work with or support. I completely agree, spreading the story was by far the best move. My sarcastic comment was more aimed at people who seem to think that suing own3d will be a quick fix to the situation without considering the logistics behind it. | ||
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
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Godwrath
Spain10135 Posts
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grockey
United States51 Posts
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BluePanther
United States2776 Posts
On January 19 2013 06:21 grockey wrote: The only reason I like own2d better ATM is because my little bro used my comp to post porn links in chat channels on Twitch and now I'm IP banned. I've contacted Twitch but they won't help me. I wish I wouldn't have paid for subbing to channels if I wasn't going to be able to use the service. And this is why I like Twitch. | ||
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XLongShotX
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Sub40APM
6336 Posts
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musai
Canada552 Posts
On January 19 2013 06:21 grockey wrote: The only reason I like own2d better ATM is because my little bro used my comp to post porn links in chat channels on Twitch and now I'm IP banned. I've contacted Twitch but they won't help me. I wish I wouldn't have paid for subbing to channels if I wasn't going to be able to use the service. lol you deserved it also changing IPs is really difficult, i seriously doubt they would ban a range of IPs for something so minor | ||
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Sanguinarius
United States3427 Posts
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