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So you've read about Valve's crafty counter-punch to the boycott. Well, the story (or a tangent thereof) just got better. An intrepid Australian named Joe has a L4D campaign in the works. Peeved that the two boycotters were rewarded for their efforts, he sent the following email to Valve's head-honcho, Gabe Newell:
On behalf of IUN, I sent the man $25.
UPDATE: The till has $1,757.21; enough for one plane ticket and one hotel room. IUN got its props.
So you've read about Valve's crafty counter-punch to the boycott. Well, the story (or a tangent thereof) just got better. An intrepid Australian named Joe has a L4D campaign in the works. Peeved that the two boycotters were rewarded for their efforts, he sent the following email to Valve's head-honcho, Gabe Newell:
Why the hell haven't I been flown to Valve?Mr. Newell responded:
I mean, you guys need to preview my campaign.
We are boycotting your campaign.Joe replied:
Does...does that mean I have to fly you here?And Gabe's response:
Me and Erik.Joe's rejoinder is just brilliant. He created a blog entitled "FLY GABE NEWELL" which is set up to accept donations for Gabe's and Erik Johnson's travel expenses to Brisbane, Australia. The site has already collected $947.59 (in American currency). Joe has promised to refund everyone's money, or to make a donation to the Child's Play charity, if the deal comes to naught.
On behalf of IUN, I sent the man $25.
UPDATE: The till has $1,757.21; enough for one plane ticket and one hotel room. IUN got its props.
I'm sorry to be so late catching up on all this, but VERY Good stuff !
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