First, you are wrong about the acronym -- it's CMIIW, not CMIIWR.I think someone breaking the rule...
Check it out guys...
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CMIIWR
There's not any rule being broken as far as I know. Someone either made the card or is reselling an XT-IDE card, which is perfectly fine.Next, I don't know what rule you think he is breaking. Could you please enlighten me so I may make an informed decision.
Clearly what our members did not want happening. This guy must be from Wall Street.
When the XTIDE was developed, the persons that did all the work wanted to make something affordable for hobbyists like us and requested that the project be non-profit.
Clearly what our members did not want happening.
I agree with the idea that once you've purchased it, it's Capitalism 101, but the trick is... IF you're from here and have been around a bit, then you know the designers' stances on the matter. THEY could have sold the design and profited if that was what they wanted. But now, if this turns into a rash of for-profit sales, it's going to inspire the people like Andrew and Hargle to not share their designs as freely which is a detriment to the entire community.
Does Greece-guy have the right to sell his item for whatever price it's worth? Yup. Is it a douchy thing to do, considering the item's origins? YUP.
it absolutely has made me reconsider about how much free time, energy and startup money I'm going to put into the next product.
I've contacted the seller, and unfortunately he's a victim too. he bought the card on ebay from someone else, not sure who or at what price. He was very confused as to why my wrath was coming down on him, and that's totally understandable. I've told my story of the origins of the card and hopefully he'll understand. The douchery has already been committed and it escaped unnoticed.
I kinda figured this was going to happen sooner or later. Even though I've tried to prepare myself for it now that it finally has happened, it absolutely has made me reconsider about how much free time, energy and startup money I'm going to put into the next product.
I kinda figured this was going to happen sooner or later. Even though I've tried to prepare myself for it now that it finally has happened, it absolutely has made me reconsider about how much free time, energy and startup money I'm going to put into the next product.