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Expression of Interest

Started by von Corax, September 14, 2024, 01:15:56 PM

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von Corax

I have had an expression of interest in Brass Goggles' acquisition by a network of hobbyist sites. I have politely declined, as I wish to maintain Tinkergirl's commitment to keeping Brass Goggles advertisement-free.
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My hands acquire a shaking
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J. Wilhelm

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Quote from: von Corax on September 14, 2024, 01:15:56 PMI have had an expression of interest in Brass Goggles' acquisition by a network of hobbyist sites. I have politely declined, as I wish to maintain Tinkergirl's commitment to keeping Brass Goggles advertisement-free.

Network of Hobbyist Sites??

Color me skeptical.  Also, make sure they're not confusing the Forum with another venue, like (I believe) a Facebook group of the same name.  There's more than one Brassgoggles nowadays.

PS I would also be mindful of any intellectual property rights. Nagy, Herr Döktor, et. al. And last, but not least your humble servant.  Though I arranged to retain ownership of the iCog Mercury laptop, this was a contract with Sony America.

von Corax

Quote from: J. Wilhelm on September 14, 2024, 09:42:12 PM
Quote from: von Corax on September 14, 2024, 01:15:56 PMI have had an expression of interest in Brass Goggles' acquisition by a network of hobbyist sites. I have politely declined, as I wish to maintain Tinkergirl's commitment to keeping Brass Goggles advertisement-free.

Network of Hobbyist Sites??

Color me skeptical.  Also, make sure they're not confusing the Forum with another venue, like (I believe) a Facebook group of the same name.  There's more than one Brassgoggles nowadays.

PS I would also be mindful of any intellectual property rights. Nagy, Herr Döktor, et. al. And last, but not least your humble servant.  Though I arranged to retain ownership of the iCog Mercury laptop, this was a contract with Sony America.

No worries; it simply ain't gonna happen.
By the power of caffeine do I set my mind in motion
By the Beans of Life do my thoughts acquire speed
My hands acquire a shaking
The shaking becomes a warning
By the power of caffeine do I set my mind in motion
The Leverkusen Institute of Paleocybernetics is 5842 km from Reading

Sorontar

I have seen a lot of instances of semi or fully professional groups trying to dominate the market and standardise everything to "their way", be it webhosting sites, mod systems for games, interfaces for systems, online marketplaces. The benefits they promote are exposure, compatibility, versatility and prestige. Those don't always work well together, and aren't always benefits.

Sorontar

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