The Video Game Thread v3 - Page 400 - Calgarypuck Forums (2024)

PepsiFree

Join Date: Jul 2015

Exp:

I don’t know if pulling some incel quote from twitter really helps make the case that this is just cancel culture.

The response to people over-using the word “pedophile” is probably not to brush off the reaction to a 35 year old man sexting a minor as “cancel culture.”

I don’t know. Maybe it’s just that wacky western culture where we protect kids for a reason.

Raekwon

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Airdrie, Alberta

Exp:

Why not just wait for all of the facts to come out before executing the guy on social media though is al i'm saying? Because you don't get views that way. Also i'm referring to others like Leonardo DiCaprio that may be doing something morally objectionable to some but still facing the same labels even though nothing he has done is illegal. Anyway lets not muddy the games thread over a streamer if we have more to say we should move it to another thread.

WhiteTiger

Join Date: Nov 2010

Exp:

This crossed my feed the other day, and I was curious about it. I've heard of Dr.Disrespect before, but I don't watch streamers. I remembered the fuss about it 4 years ago when it all blew up and he 'lost' his Twitch deal.

The part about all of this that I don't understand is...if he did illegal things, why were there no legal consequences? Why did none of it leak out. Why did he take Twitch to court to sue for Breach of Contract when he'd have to admit what he did...and why did he WIN his court battle and get his full contract payout from Twitch?

The only answers I can come up with is that whatever he did was questionable but not illegal and Twitch acted 'too fast' in terminating his contract. I wonder if we'll ever fully know.

Cappy

Join Date: Jan 2015

Exp:

You can terminate contracts without criminality.

Sorry, just to add to this.

Twitch can terminate a contract for a variety of reasons, depending on what is in the contract and its interpretation. Typically, there are clauses in contracts that will allow for early termination if you do something that damages the reputation of Twitch. That is likely why they terminated. Dr. D sued them for breach of contract, again something he can do.

You are assuming that he would have to admit to what he did in a breach of contract case. That isnt true at all. Twitch would likely have to prove the reasons for the breach - the onus is on Twitch, not Dr. D. Moreover, the onus is on Twitch to prove the breach, not the alleged actions were done.

Without getting into motive, it is likely that Dr. D sued to garner a settlement of some sort. Many people sue with the intent of never seeing a court room or having their information publicly released.

Finally, he didnt "win" his case. The case was settled out of court and on a confidential basis. Both sides stated: Dr Disrespect and Twitch have resolved their legal dispute. No party admits to any wrongdoing." thats standard. What isn't reflected in here is that the terms of the settlement were not disclosed. That settlement could easily be between $0.00 and $1 trillion. You will never know. What we do know is he has not been back on Twitch.

Last edited by Cappy; 06-27-2024 at 02:38 PM.

iggy_oi

Join Date: Nov 2007

Exp:

2025? Better late than never I guess. You’re just delaying getting my money Nintendo.

chemgear

Join Date: Feb 2010

Exp:

Mazrim

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: The Gary

Exp:

This all happened the same year he was caught cheating on his wife, so I'm not feeling sorry for him and not giving him the benefit of the doubt.

CorsiHockeyLeague

Join Date: Feb 2015

Exp:

Yup. List of deals too good to pass up for people who haven't played the games:

• Celeste - $2.59
• Crosscode - $6.59
• Undertale - $2.74
• Hollow Knight - $9.74
• Braid Anniversary Edition - $6.49
• Ori and the Blind Forest / Ori and the Will o' the Wisps Bundle - $17.49

And once again, offering a copy of Disco Elysium to anyone who hasn't played it and wants to do so.

photon

Join Date: Oct 2001

Location: Calgary

Exp:

Raekwon

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Airdrie, Alberta

Exp:

"100%PC
83h 20m Played
Took me 4 years, but i finally finished Disco Elysium, one of the best RPGs that i had the opportunity of ever playing. I treated the game like a big book of 1 million words, like a pile of Game of Throne books, and allowed myself to get lost in this massive and political world. 10/10"

So you are willing to pay me $0.05/Hr thats awful generous of you

PepsiFree

Join Date: Jul 2015

Exp:

Cappy

Join Date: Jan 2015

Exp:

Not sure how that works, but i'll take it

Hemi-Cuda

Join Date: Feb 2006

Location: slightly to the left

Exp:

chemgear

Join Date: Feb 2010

Exp:

Video Games Show at Acadia Rec Center today. Replaces the usual one at Eau Claire with it being toast.

https://www.acadiarec.com/events/video-game-show

iggy_oi

Join Date: Nov 2007

Exp:

Do you know how many vendors usually set up shop at this?

Raekwon

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Airdrie, Alberta

Exp:

I totally forgot about this and didn't see until the day after. Probably a good thing but I still have a few NES titles to pick up for my collection. The longer I wait the more they cost.

Sr. Mints

Join Date: Jul 2010

Exp:

I'd estimate there were 60-75 vendors. This was my third trip to the rodeo, and this time was a major improvement over Eau Claire. It was better organized, had easier access with improved parking options (people really don't like going downtown), and the marketing and promotion, along with the subsequent traffic, were significantly better. I had sold all my outrageously priced good stuff that I wouldn't have been sad if it didn't move by 11:00 a.m.!

Last edited by Sr. Mints; 07-02-2024 at 02:56 PM.

Huntingwhale

Join Date: Sep 2008

Exp:

Wastedyouth

Join Date: Aug 2013

Exp:

First world problems.

__________________

chemgear

Join Date: Feb 2010

Exp:

#Dealwithit

Funny to think this was more than a decade ago from xbox.