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XiK
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Mar 17, 2017
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Kallium
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Mar 20, 2017
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XiKI am coming to the conclusion that 'professional' doesn't accurately describe at least one of the parties involved. The good thing is that going forward, Massdrop will review its guidelines for intellectual property and liability.
BrainFlush
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Mar 20, 2017
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KalliumReview?
You mean spend an inordinate amount of time trying to figure all that out?
I want drops, not lawyers being hired FFS.
The 3D printed cap was crap unless you splurge for the high end materials (pointless because it would still be lifeless without being painted IMO), the copy cat punk made something way better, they both need to work together, that's how I see it.
MD can only do so much. But again, I just post here so I don't actually know.
The 3D printed cap was crap unless you splurge for the high end materials (pointless because it would still be lifeless without being painted IMO), the copy cat punk made something way better, they both need to work together, that's how I see it.
MD can only do so much. But again, I just post here so I don't actually know.
Kallium
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Mar 20, 2017
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BrainFlushMassdrop is selling the items. Ultimately it's their responsibility. If they sell pirated IP they're going to need lawyers and their reputation will suffer. In contrast, initial verification is neither a difficult nor a costly process. I disagree that it would be an inordinately time-consuming step and I seriously don't think it's going to impact drop rates.
What anyone thinks of the 3D print versions is irrelevant to the propriety of the sale. The design behind the cap apparently wasn't licensed or released to Massdrop's supplier/partner at the time of the contract. I don't blame Massdrop for getting caught in the middle and certainly applaud them for canceling the drop. I've no doubt they will take steps to reduce the likelihood in the future and hopefully the design's creator will receive appropriate compensation if the drop resumes. Then everyone wins.
What anyone thinks of the 3D print versions is irrelevant to the propriety of the sale. The design behind the cap apparently wasn't licensed or released to Massdrop's supplier/partner at the time of the contract. I don't blame Massdrop for getting caught in the middle and certainly applaud them for canceling the drop. I've no doubt they will take steps to reduce the likelihood in the future and hopefully the design's creator will receive appropriate compensation if the drop resumes. Then everyone wins.
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Quick update after talking with both ABC3D and Prokeycaps. Out of respect for all parties involved, we have decided to take this drop down for now while we work to resolve this issue. Both keycap makers have been incredibly patient and professional, but we would like to handle this offline without keeping everyone in suspense as to whether or not this drop will go through. We hope to work with everyone to bring back the Kitty keycap soon. Until then, thanks everyone for understanding and flagging this to us.