> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charlie Domino [SMTP:cdomino_at_wt.net]
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 1999 2:11 PM
> To: Glorantha Digest; Will Gore; kevin murff; Mike and Jenny Jones;
> Allen Dunn; Bruce Jones; Chuck Rogers; Cindy Rogers; Dale Dailey; James
> Meadows; James Spivey; Jerry Choate; Jim Rogers; Jim Lamb; John Schmidt;
> Ken Wink; Mark Williamson; Mike Hislop; Steve Rogers; Todd Tolbert; Tom
> Bont
> Subject: The plan to save Hero Wars
>
> Ok, I'm going to get flamed to death by throwing my 2 cents in here,
> because I'm going to get in some people's faces. Consider this a major
> slam, spam, and flame, all rolled into one. Frankly, all the arguing
> disappoints me. I haven't read all the details of everyone's arguments,
> because most of it is idiotic, if not irrelevant. I don't like to waste
> time with foolishness. So feel free to flame me for that if you wish.
>
> I'm not in fear of getting screwed by Issaries, Inc. Simple
> self-preservation & interest dictates that they not piss off the very
> people upon whom they depend for long term investments (purchases) and
> new material, not to mention helping to keep Glorantha alive through the
> Dark Years.
>
> I'm not worried about the legal ramifications of their "not an
> investment" plan. They will take the brunt of any legal repercussions,
> and that's why Greg, et.al. have employed legal counsel. It's their
> lookout.
>
> I'm not going to complain Issaries isn't being touchy-feely enough. As
> long as a company produces a quality product at a reasonable price
> without use of slave or conscript labor, does not employ monopolistic or
> unfair trading practices, and treats both employees and customers with
> respect, I don't feel I have a reason or right to be concerned.
>
> I'm not a lawyer, and I am not going to debate whether the plan is legal
> in this state or that, because even if I were, would the laws of
> California apply in Texas? Mostly, no. Would the laws of the U.S.
> apply to so-called investors in Europe? No.
>
> I'm not worried about being ripped off, because legal pettifoging and
> hair-splitting legal arguments aside, this is a request for donations.
> I regard any money sent as GONE. Material rewards have been offered,
> but so what? That's a bonus, a way of a company saying "Thanks!" to the
> people who supported it. To me, it is no different that buying a ticket
> at a charity raffle. I may get something, I may not. In fact, I
> probably _won't_ as I have attended only one Glorantha convention ever;
> I just don't have the money/time to blow on cross-country trips.
>
> I'm not going to worry about whether there's a better possible plan and
> refuse to participate becasue it's not being used, because that's
> counterproductive to the goal I want, which is an in-print Gloranthan
> RPG. (I imagine trying to be touchy-feely with everybody's different
> ideas and plans, after a year's frustration and money down the drain
> because of laws that shouldn't even apply to you wuld be a challenge...
> )
>
> While some people carp, others flame, some claim they were
> misrepresented, accusations of lying fly, and everybody wastes time
> arguing back and forth. "Experts" of all sorts come out of the woodwork
> to tell a company that has invested the last year and precious $$$ on
> this project how to run their business.
>
> THE BOTTOM LINE IS WHETHER OR NOT ANYBODY THINKS THERE IS A "BETTER"
> PLAN OUT THERE, THIS IS THE ONE ISSARIES IS GOING WITH TO GET HERO WARS
> OFF THE GROUND AND IF WE _EVER_ WANT TO SEE GLORANTHA IN PRINT WE NEED
> TO RALLY 'ROUND AND SEND THE MONEY INSTEAD OF BACKSEAT DRIVING!!!!!
>
> As you can guess by my attitude and willingness to express the same, I
> don't keep a lot of friends. :-) But the ones I do keep are not
> idiots. I'm sending Issaries my $100. I'd send more, because I want to
> see Glorantha back in print, but I'm so strapped it isn't funny. So
> I'm getting up a few friends who have played in my campaigns over the
> years, and encouraging them to do so. I'd go Hero if I could, hell if
> my 6 numbers would come up in the lottery I play every now and then
> (a.k.a. the stupid tax), I'd give more. Because I want to see a
> Gloranthan RPG in print again.
>
> If any of you don't, fine. Keep your money. Flame me for an intolerant
> ranting maniac who shouldn't be allowed at a keyboard if it makes you
> feel better. But shut up and stop telling Issaries how to run their
> business and the rest of us what to do with our money.
>
> Charles Domino
>
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