This 'story' is a gross misrepresentation of the facts.
It's a hit piece meant to obscure the facts and a massive CYA move.
You are all left to believe I am somehow an ungrateful jerk who felt 'entitled' when the fact is I was offered the secondary prize and unceremoniously ignored when it came time to deliver. In fact, I had conceded and was willing to except the server and Bill refused to give it to me.
I have pages of documentation about this ordeal including Private TCH board messages, AIM conversations, and other data...none of which shows me 'harassing' the TCH staff. That's just absurd.
Look, I had the intention of offering the iPod to my nephew because I am too poor to be able to buy such things on my own. It's not in my budget. I was elated when Bill offered the iPod in exchange for my grand prize. I even purchased a cover, belt clip, and other accessories fully expecting the exchange to happen. No one told me they were discussing it with a lawyer until 3 days before they refused to honor their offer.
So yes, belittle me all you want. Bash me in the forums and talk about how whiny I must be to not accept it. Without the facts it's almost too easy to think that...but I was never disrespectful, belligerent, or harassing in ANY way.
Finally, I fully expect this post to be deleted, but since this is the 'Open Discussion' forum, I am hoping otherwise.
