Author: Albert Silver
Date: 07:50:27 02/13/06
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On February 13, 2006 at 10:37:26, Steve B wrote:
>>But you did suggest ICD be compensated for any revenue generated by Rybka,
>>despite the fact that no one has ever made such a suggestion about any program,
>>since the inception of the forum. Not Chess Tiger, Fruit, Gandalf, Hiarcs, you
>>name it. Why Rybka is somehow singled out is a mystery to me frankly.
>
>
>yes i do suggest that
>the board is in financial difficutly forcing ICD to beg for donations
>why not have new programs kick back some money if they come here for sales?
>i am not singeling out Rybka at all
>in my opinion ALL new program authors should at least make a donation to the
>board for upkeep
>this would include Fruit and all other programs
It's the first time you mention other authors.
>i can tell you in all honesty..if i were a program author i would do that
>without even being asked
>it seems like the right thing to do to me
>i also made a large donation when Steve asked for it back in Aug of 04
>that also seemed right to me
>
> And if you
>>want to complain about the amount of posts here on Rybka, it isn't due to any
>>special marketing techniques, but to its unique character (new name and unusual
>>strength).
>
>
>i do not complain about any of the Rybka posts
>go back and show me where i did that
>not once
The 'if' meant I was addressing a possible counterpoint of yours, should it come
to mind.
>my only bone of contention is the free advertising
What free advertising has he made against the charter?
Albert
..violations of the charter
>without a penny going to the board for upkeep
>
>as to the chessic aspects of the rybkian posts ..i have no interest in that as
>you well know
>
>Steve
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