I'm not a member of T4BB. I'm in no way, shape or form beholden to "Voldemort" :rolleyes. I do, however, occasionally post in the 'other' forum. In fact I posted there a couple of days ago, defending Richard Coyle. I disputed accusations that he had the photos pulled in order to corner the market on a new BR blaster.
I suggested that Richard would no longer be producing such a prop, as this would show his actions regarding the photographs as very disengenuous indeed. Then, last night, I received a group email from Richard saying that the gun was 'a go' and soliciting for orders. Boy, did I feel stupid :love
Oh yeah, and disgusted, manipulated.
Back in the gun thread, I asked Phil several times why he should be/feel accountable to his contacts for the actions of others (Karl/Rich) in, respectiveley, posting the pictures, and replicating the pistol.
I received no reply from Phil.
Then this thread starts up. Like SfProps, I don't believe Phil had any ill-intention or tried to misguide anyone when the wallet was produced, but if folk can't see the damage limitation going on, then I don't know what to say. There seem to be ducks loudly quacking all over the place.
I don't hate Phil. I have always had a great relationship with him. I have absoluteley no agenda here, don't belong to any private prop groups and neither love nor hate T4 or its detractors. I see a situation which smells very, very, unpleasant all round and when Phil starts denouncing anyone who dares question his motives because of his reputation *I* feel insulted. There are no demigods here. This 'do you know who I am?' attitude sucks. Sorry Phil, I'm just trying to call it as I see it, and as a non-partisan participant, it's not making sense to me.
I suggested that Richard would no longer be producing such a prop, as this would show his actions regarding the photographs as very disengenuous indeed. Then, last night, I received a group email from Richard saying that the gun was 'a go' and soliciting for orders. Boy, did I feel stupid :love
Oh yeah, and disgusted, manipulated.
Back in the gun thread, I asked Phil several times why he should be/feel accountable to his contacts for the actions of others (Karl/Rich) in, respectiveley, posting the pictures, and replicating the pistol.
I received no reply from Phil.
Then this thread starts up. Like SfProps, I don't believe Phil had any ill-intention or tried to misguide anyone when the wallet was produced, but if folk can't see the damage limitation going on, then I don't know what to say. There seem to be ducks loudly quacking all over the place.
I don't hate Phil. I have always had a great relationship with him. I have absoluteley no agenda here, don't belong to any private prop groups and neither love nor hate T4 or its detractors. I see a situation which smells very, very, unpleasant all round and when Phil starts denouncing anyone who dares question his motives because of his reputation *I* feel insulted. There are no demigods here. This 'do you know who I am?' attitude sucks. Sorry Phil, I'm just trying to call it as I see it, and as a non-partisan participant, it's not making sense to me.