Most times I see a sensationalized twitter post where everyone is saying, "I can't believe they just said that!" I just look at it and shrug, and wonder where the PC police will strike next. This tweet, however, had me staring at the screen in disbelief.
Now, I had read Shay's post when it made headlines on HN. Maybe I have to go back and re-read it, but I didn't click away thinking that OMGPOP's best programmer decided to bail on the buy-out. I don't think Shay claimed they would fail miserably without him.
Obviously Shay was seeking to gain some publicity off recent events, maybe even boost revenue on his side-project game. Yeah, I can see how Dan Porter might think Shay's pissing in his soup. So, Dan, respond to the damn allegations, don't just go all ad hominem on Shay's ass.
I would have gone with something like "I disagree with what Shay had to say about OMGPOP, we're loving it here at the evil empire, but I wish him the best at his next venture." You even have 2 characters to spare, Dan!
Now, I had read Shay's post when it made headlines on HN. Maybe I have to go back and re-read it, but I didn't click away thinking that OMGPOP's best programmer decided to bail on the buy-out. I don't think Shay claimed they would fail miserably without him.
Obviously Shay was seeking to gain some publicity off recent events, maybe even boost revenue on his side-project game. Yeah, I can see how Dan Porter might think Shay's pissing in his soup. So, Dan, respond to the damn allegations, don't just go all ad hominem on Shay's ass.
I would have gone with something like "I disagree with what Shay had to say about OMGPOP, we're loving it here at the evil empire, but I wish him the best at his next venture." You even have 2 characters to spare, Dan!