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Re:Game Over for One Insanely Abrasive Video-Game PR Guy by jsavimbi on Wednesday December 28, 2011 @11:48AM (#3400350)
Huh? Have you forgotten the GoDaddy shit-stirring that dominated the front page for a week with everyone under the Sun vowing to switch domains? So long ago, I know, but when the internet nerds focus their rage on a particular person or brand, one would be remiss not to pile on.

On the other hand, Mr. Christoforo and by extent Mr. Krahulik have set up what could be the best even at the next PAX East: Paul Christoforo as a dunk-tank clown. Not only would nerds be able to have a go at a real, live villain, but it would also serve to provide the required kiss and make up portion of any public blowout.

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Re:Game Over for One Insanely Abrasive Video-Game PR Guy by paulhauggis on Wednesday December 28, 2011 @11:52AM (#3400367)
"Huh? Have you forgotten the GoDaddy shit-stirring that dominated the front page for a week with everyone under the Sun vowing to switch domains?"

Yes, I remember the Godaddy witch hunt, the people jumping to conclusions, and the list of businesses that "support sopa".

It was only supported because you were on the side against sopa. If there was a witch hunt for something you didn't support, you would be against it.

I just wish more people would do the right thing, even if it is against their ideals.

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Re:Game Over for One Insanely Abrasive Video-Game PR Guy by generalk on Wednesday December 28, 2011 @12:07PM (#3400426)
Nonsense.

  > Yes, I remember the Godaddy witch hunt
I get the feeling you don't know what "witch hunt" means. Usually there's no consideration for the guilt or innocence of the subject. In GoDaddy's case they stated their support for SOPA, and received backlash from SOPA's detractors.

  > I just wish more people would do the right thing, even if 
  > it is against their ideals.
What's wrong with standing up for ideals you believe in? I claim that it is not wrong for a person to publicly announce that they will not do business with a person or company they find distasteful.
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