@the_leander
Throughout my correspondence with Barry Altman, the owner of Commodore USA, I have brought up many of the concerns expressed on this forum and have had these absolutely and conclusively quelled. I am in the unfortunate situation of knowing the real state of things, but due to their confidential nature not being able to divulge information as proof to you. This dilemma of actually knowing that what is being said is factually incorrect compells me to attempt to set the record straight, to right the wrongs and injustice of your accusations, in a more vehement fashion than I would ordinarily.
Then you are an even bigger tool than I took you for. If you require a licence, then until you have one, you are operating illegally. This isn't rocket science.
The name calling is uncalled for. You don't think I asked these sorts of questions?
I have personally seen the e-mails between the various parties that have extended the negotiation period and the usage of the trademark from the TRUE Commodore trademark owners. This was shown to me in confidence, and to my knowledge Barry has been compliant with the licensor requests.
No, this is not rocket science. That you cannot fathom that temporary licensing deals can be struck between two or more parties, that have nothing at all to do with you, without advising you first, is really mind blowing. They've been selling these things for 3 months or so and it's been all over the gadget press. I can assure you that the trademark owners know all about it. are excited about it, and are getting royalties, but probably have no official website where they can acknowledge that the negotiations are actually taking place to your satisfaction. Unfortunately, it is entirely up to them to do so to put your little conspiracy theory to rest. It's not like the Commodore trademark owner cares what YOU think right now. There'll be info shared once the negotions are concluded. This is just the way business is done.
Citation needed. Now.
Because what you just said amounts to an accusation of criminal fraud.
Choose your next words very carefully sir.
Barry, like a lot of people, assumed that Commodore Gaming owned the Commodore trademark and even began negotiations with them. It was then discovered that they were not the actual OWNERS of the trademark and didn't have any rights they could extend. Make of that what you will, whether it was an honest mistake or not. Regardless, Barry is now in negotiations with the TRUE owners of the trademark as I have mentioned repeatedly. It is not for me to edify you on who these people are, however it is public knowledge.
The fact of the matter, sir, is that you don't know what you are talking about, which is quite understandable, as you do not have the information I have at hand, and my dilemma is that I can't share it with you. Expecting confidential information between two business entities to be splattered all over the internet is unrealistic I am afraid. Forums promote speculation and these sorts of wild accusations are expected and part of the territory, and that is all that I am seeing. You can take me at my word or not, it is what it is. I've been an avid forum member for around 7 or more years, and as a long time Commodore and Amiga fan have been advising Commodore USA's owner regarding this Amiga scene as any fan would. On these forums I have something to share and talk about that I am as excited about as any other fan thing I've heard about over the last 10 years. That some of you don't share my sense of excitement about these developments is fine. To each his own. That a Commodore entity could actually provide something tangible from a fan perspective is a great thing in my books, even if these particular products are not attractive to you.
