This is an archive of the Megathread which summarizes Derek K Smarts activities up to 2016, carefully prepared by Wilic, a hard working moderator for the /r/ds Subreddit. This is taken without permission but with the intention to protect this valuable index, in case something should happen to the archives at /r/ds on Reddit. Big thanks to Wilic and the other moderators for the subreddit.
Welcome to the New Drama Megathread 2016 Revision;
This post functions as a quick reference archival for those that are interested in staying abreast of Derek Smart's keen interest in the development of the crowdfunded space sci-fi video game Star Citizen™.
I'll try my best to keep this updated with relevant and consolidated info as we go. Please PM me for any corrections as this post will be locked to comments.
Quick Links:
QUICK LINK TO PART 2
- "Reaction: Pro-SC/balanced discussions/critiques/blogs/video blogs/news"
QUICK LINK TO PART 3
- "Who/What/Why/DS-related Jokes & Parodies/Tweet stats"
[QUICK LINK TO PART 4]
(https://www.reddit.com/r/DerekSmart/comments/4yfyi2/drama_megathread_2016_revision/d6njar3))
- "DS Star Citizen/Moral Compass related Tweets of note & commentary"
[QUICK LINK TO PART 5]
(https://www.reddit.com/r/DerekSmart/comments/4yfyi2/drama_megathread_2016_revision/d6njafj))
- "DS & Alleged "Harassment" Controversy Towards Sandi Gardiner (CIG Marketing VP & Wife of Chris Roberts, CIG CEO)"
[QUICK LINK TO PART 6]
(https://www.reddit.com/r/DerekSmart/comments/4yfyi2/drama_megathread_2016_revision/d6nja7y))
- "Compilation list of predictions and allegations by Derek Smart"
[QUICK LINK TO PART 7]
(https://www.reddit.com/r/DerekSmart/comments/4yfyi2/drama_megathread_2016_revision/d6nj9nv/))
- "SC Technology related exchanges between DS & CIG"
[QUICK LINK TO PART 8]
(https://www.reddit.com/r/DerekSmart/comments/4yfyi2/drama_megathread_2016_revision/d6nj9h4/))
- "Bans/removals/etc against Derek Smart"
Summary of Events in 2015
(thanks to /u/mesasone)
CLICK HERE FOR REDDIT FORMAT
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGE FORMAT ARCHIVE
CLICK HERE FOR ELI5 CHEEZBURGER KITTAH FORMAT
(credit twitter user @mauzao9)
Keynote Legal demand letters / commentary:
Exchanges between DS <-> CIG, and CIG -> Escapist, Robert's Family <-> DS:
(1) DS's initial demand letter to RSI 8/21/15
(2) CIG's response to DS's demand letter 8/26/15
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when CIG investigated further found that he gave a non-existent address
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CIG, per kickstarter TOS (applicable only to projects launched on or before October 18th, 2014 ), "Project Creators may cancel or refund a Backer’s pledge at any time and for any reason, and if they do so, are not required to fulfill the reward."
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Many opinions out there as to why CIG refunded DS, one shared by many is he was attempting to instigate a class action suit (sources: 1,2,3,4), and reasoning listed on page 2, beginning with the sentence "Your client's defamatory claims without merit and include unfounded allegations that the funds raised for the project were improperly, even fraudulently. "
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Of course 3rd party reviews have a place in gaming, referencing the notion that "he never downloaded the game or logged into". This is a point of interest, given the overall interest DS has in the project.
(3) DS's Legal reply to CIG's Legal reply 9/14/15
(4) [C&D Letter from Roberts Family -> DS (Newly Published by DS per 10/6/15 Rant) ] (https://www.dropbox.com/s/eszswm3py1udbuy/15-09-30_Cease_Desist_Letter_from_RSI.pdf)) dated 9/30/15
(5) CIG legal demand letter to The Escapist 10/2/15
(6) DS->Robert's Family response to 9/30/15 C&D (Newly Published by DS per 10/6/15 Rant) dated 10/2/15
- Error in date on header on subsequent pages; also unsigned
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Compilation list of predictions and allegations by Derek Smart
(credit to /u/LostAccountant; link to original source, which may be better updated.)
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