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Title: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:13:40
Collapsed, This was the wrong way to approach my issues with this Group Buy.

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Hello, I am user Clasicks - I know I will get flack for leaking these, but I just dont care.

I thought buyers in x60 R, 280, 280 S, 268.2, and 268 should see these.

(https://i.imgur.com/xmvd3So.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WxAATmF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6FsLLZ8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5OyDt59.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/H6MTqCH.jpg)
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:14:17
 :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: dgneo on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:16:50
wew
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: nickheller on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:16:55
geekhack*
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:17:45
geekhack*


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Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:17:59
geekhack*
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:18:46
Hello, I am user Clasicks - I know I will get flack for leaking these, but I just dont care.

I thought buyers in x60 R, 280, 280 S, 268.2, and 268 should see these.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/xmvd3So.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/WxAATmF.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/6FsLLZ8.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/5OyDt59.jpg)


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(https://i.imgur.com/H6MTqCH.jpg)



Those will be discounted though, no?
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:19:24
Hello, I am user Clasicks - I know I will get flack for leaking these, but I just dont care.

I thought buyers in x60 R, 280, 280 S, 268.2, and 268 should see these.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/xmvd3So.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/WxAATmF.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/6FsLLZ8.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/5OyDt59.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/H6MTqCH.jpg)



Those will be discounted though, no?

These examples were all shipped from Xondat to the USA.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:26:48
(https://i.imgur.com/cvHOSno.png)

GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: dgneo on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:32:01
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(https://i.imgur.com/6FsLLZ8.jpg)


when the metal looks like wood grain  :eek:
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Jacob4341 on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:35:28
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GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.

That's really unfortunate... I really with GB runners would be more transparent with the people participating in them. If something goes wrong you should tell them about it. They're a part of the project just as much as you are and deserve to stay in the know.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: afrokobe on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:36:12
New factory looking good!  :thumb:
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: shadowrealmwarez on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:39:09
Holy crap, that's awful for such an expensive board. Good for you for letting people know what they could expect for their money.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:43:46
Didn't some of that damage happen during shipment?

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(https://i.imgur.com/6FsLLZ8.jpg)


when the metal looks like wood grain  :eek:

That's awesome!
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: NAV on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:49:04
Where the noxary stans at
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: xondat on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:50:07
Image 1: Missed QC, replacement being sent in mail.

Image 2: User was made aware that there was a issue with the screw threads, and they had to be cleaned. It was ignored, and screw broke. A friend removed the

Image 3: Same board as image 1, missed QC, replacement being sent in mail.

Image 4: Same issue as image 2. User forced screw in, and it snapped.

Image 5: Pre cleaning issue.

I have addressed all of the issues with the relevant users.

I made an honest mistake with the screw threads, and a ****ty mistake with the missed QC.

I was unaware that they were not cleaned by the factory. I sent 8 kits out, realized the issue when people started discovering it, and stopped sending kits out. 9 people opted out of me cleaning the screw threads, and 5 of those have been sent (other 4 haven't been sent as I've been dealing with the outstanding issues). Between the 17 sent out in total, I have agreements with everyone but 1.

There will be changes made to my server (will detail soon). I realize that it may not be best suited any more, and I agree that issues should be public.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:50:09
Where the noxary stans at

ARI ARI ARI ARI ARI! Arrivederci!
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: NAV on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:50:20
also


y i k e s
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: shadowrealmwarez on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:53:44
Image 1: Missed QC, replacement being sent in mail.

Image 2: User was made aware that there was a issue with the screw threads, and they had to be cleaned. It was ignored, and screw broke. A friend removed the

Image 3: Same board as image 1, missed QC, replacement being sent in mail.

Image 4: Same issue as image 2. User forced screw in, and it snapped.

Image 5: Pre cleaning issue.

I have addressed all of the issues with the relevant users.

I made an honest mistake with the screw threads, and a ****ty mistake with the missed QC.

I was unaware that they were not cleaned by the factory. I sent 8 kits out, realized the issue when people started discovering it, and stopped sending kits out. 9 people opted out of me cleaning the screw threads, and 5 of those have been sent (other 4 haven't been sent as I've been dealing with the outstanding issues). Between the 17 sent out in total, I have agreements with everyone but 1.

There will be changes made to my server (will detail soon). I realize that it may not be best suited any more, and I agree that issues should be public.

It only takes 1 mistake and/or **** up to loose the support of people. It could have easily been addressed if you had put out a public notice of "Hey someone had an issue with a board, don't force in screws, etc etc, please let me know if you experience issues, something something. No one likes bad news, but it's better then getting a $600 board that looks like that.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: xondat on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:55:40
It only takes 1 mistake and/or **** up to loose the support of people.

It could have easily been addressed if you had put out a public notice of "Hey someone had an issue with a board, don't force in screws, etc etc, please let me know if you experience issues, something something. No one likes bad news, but it's better then getting a $600 board that looks like that.

Yup, I agree.

I messaged everyone that had received/waiting on their board, so all were aware.

I've been resolving everything as it hits me. As noted, all images have had their issues solved/addressed.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: gloomycloud on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:59:52
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(https://i.imgur.com/cvHOSno.png)


GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.
What did you do in the welcome thread tho, just one image doesn't say anything here
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: shadowrealmwarez on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:03:01
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GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.
What did you do in the welcome thread tho, just one image doesn't say anything here

I assume in the welcome thread is rules not to publicize any info in said discord server, such as those photos that were posted.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: gloomycloud on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:06:55
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GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.
What did you do in the welcome thread tho, just one image doesn't say anything here

I assume in the welcome thread is rules not to publicize any info in said discord server, such as those photos that were posted.

Yeah, then it's fair that he was banned, what's the point of that picture here :rolleyes:
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: ejewell89 on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:07:41
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GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.
What did you do in the welcome thread tho, just one image doesn't say anything here

I assume in the welcome thread is rules not to publicize any info in said discord server, such as those photos that were posted.

that is correct.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: xondat on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:09:24
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(https://i.imgur.com/cvHOSno.png)


GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.
What did you do in the welcome thread tho, just one image doesn't say anything here

I assume in the welcome thread is rules not to publicize any info in said discord server, such as those photos that were posted.

(https://i.imgur.com/frfk5OD.png)

This is the default, open channel on my server
Title: Re: All GB's ran on geekhack should be updated and discussed on geekhack
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:12:02
If there's an active GB thread on geekhack, then updates absolutely should be posted here.  It is unreasonable to expect or require people to follow multiple points of updates off-site.  The GB rules were updated to address this very situation (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96213.0). 

Updates are not only useful for the participants (tangible updates regarding the items they bought), but should be visible to everyone so that people can track the progress and get a feel for how a given GB runner operates.  It doesn't do anyone (except a shady runner) any good to have privatized update channels.

Also, banning someone for bringing issues to light?  Really?  That's super sketchy.  Everyone has the right to be made aware of these issues and resolutions, whether they entered the GB or not.  People will find out, and all you're doing by banning people is rapidly losing everyone's trust.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: ejewell89 on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:13:12
It only takes 1 mistake and/or **** up to loose the support of people.

It could have easily been addressed if you had put out a public notice of "Hey someone had an issue with a board, don't force in screws, etc etc, please let me know if you experience issues, something something. No one likes bad news, but it's better then getting a $600 board that looks like that.



Yup, I agree.

I messaged everyone that had received/waiting on their board, so all were aware.

I've been resolving everything as it hits me. As noted, all images have had their issues solved/addressed.

I want this to be ABUNDANTLY clear. Xondat might be tidying up as a result of this thread, but it took 2w to the day for him to 'resolve' my request to receive a partial refund on my board for 'shipping damages'. I don't feel prioritized or valued as a consumer.

And in one response it was stated "i havent called DHL yet I'm working on other manufacturing items" Which seems counter-intuitive to focus on other buys when you have an open GB going off the rails.

That's all I want to say. I did receive a partial refund on my board today and an apology from xondat shortly after this thread appeared.

Kudos to Classicks for shaking this cat out of the tree. I appreciate your sacrifices and you're a good dude.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on geekhack should be updated and discussed on geekhack
Post by: xondat on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:24:50
If there's an active GB thread on geekhack, then updates absolutely should be posted here.  It is unreasonable to expect or require people to follow multiple points of updates off-site.  The GB rules were updated to address this very situation (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96213.0). 

Updates are not only useful for the participants (tangible updates regarding the items they bought), but should be visible to everyone so that people can track the progress and get a feel for how a given GB runner operates.  It doesn't do anyone (except a shady runner) any good to have privatized update channels.

Also, banning someone for bringing issues to light?  Really?  That's super sketchy.  Everyone has the right to be made aware of these issues and resolutions, whether they entered the GB or not.  People will find out, and all you're doing by banning people is rapidly losing everyone's trust.

I'm late to realize, but I agree.

The ban was because a rule was broken. The rule was implemented originally because I was teasing new projects, and thought it'd be a fun thing to do. I'm now seeing the negative effect the rule had, that I completely missed. I can only apologize for that.

I am overall happy that this is happening though. I needed to get my head out of my ass.

Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Wongstongs on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:39:09
Wow that is one terrible look for a GB runner. Guess I have to add another maker to my list of "don't ever buy from"
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: shadowrealmwarez on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:42:00
If there's an active GB thread on geekhack, then updates absolutely should be posted here.  It is unreasonable to expect or require people to follow multiple points of updates off-site.  The GB rules were updated to address this very situation (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96213.0). 

Updates are not only useful for the participants (tangible updates regarding the items they bought), but should be visible to everyone so that people can track the progress and get a feel for how a given GB runner operates.  It doesn't do anyone (except a shady runner) any good to have privatized update channels.

Also, banning someone for bringing issues to light?  Really?  That's super sketchy.  Everyone has the right to be made aware of these issues and resolutions, whether they entered the GB or not.  People will find out, and all you're doing by banning people is rapidly losing everyone's trust.

I agree with this, and glad to see the rules reflect that updates should occur on GH as this is the only place I feel I should have to check after dropping X amount of dollars.

It only takes 1 mistake and/or **** up to loose the support of people.

It could have easily been addressed if you had put out a public notice of "Hey someone had an issue with a board, don't force in screws, etc etc, please let me know if you experience issues, something something. No one likes bad news, but it's better then getting a $600 board that looks like that.



Yup, I agree.

I messaged everyone that had received/waiting on their board, so all were aware.

I've been resolving everything as it hits me. As noted, all images have had their issues solved/addressed.

I want this to be ABUNDANTLY clear. Xondat might be tidying up as a result of this thread, but it took 2w to the day for him to 'resolve' my request to receive a partial refund on my board for 'shipping damages'. I don't feel prioritized or valued as a consumer.

And in one response it was stated "i havent called DHL yet I'm working on other manufacturing items" Which seems counter-intuitive to focus on other buys when you have an open GB going off the rails.

That's all I want to say. I did receive a partial refund on my board today and an apology from xondat shortly after this thread appeared.

Kudos to Classicks for shaking this cat out of the tree. I appreciate your sacrifices and you're a good dude.

Do you mind me asking how damaged it was in shipping? Was it like a failure of the packing of the keyboard, or did someone put it on the bottom of the truck under a few hundred pounds of other crap, or was it punctured and damaged.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: kivx on Thu, 12 July 2018, 10:48:07
Good to see the issues.
Blacklist updated.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: xondat on Thu, 12 July 2018, 11:01:50
Why are people surprised? This happened with his earlier boards too

I changed factory (which had little to no issues from previous buys), not sure why this happened honestly. Could be just **** luck, could've been **** all along and it was hidden from me (I connected with this factory through another GB runner).
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: aznreaper on Thu, 12 July 2018, 11:09:57
Was hoping that maybe he would have learned something after the first GB and would run the second one better maybe?

I had damages to my top, and was told on May 25th that it was damaged and had the option of having it shipped out as is, and getting some paypal back, or getting a replacement top. I asked him how long it would take to get a replacement top and he said minimum 6-8 week.I assumed that 6-8 weeks was from the date that I was talking to him and agreed to it, but almost 6 weeks latter I learned that the order to get the piece remade wasn't even placed with the manufacture.

Needless to say I wasn't very happy and lucky found someone willing to take over but was given paypal good and services back and was told that was the only option with his business account.
Communication could definitely be better, and I don't understand why extras aren't made to take into account any potential for damaged boards, especially if it's a new factory.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: livingspeedbump on Thu, 12 July 2018, 11:20:27
yikes.  :-X
Title: Re: All GB's ran on geekhack should be updated and discussed on geekhack
Post by: HotRoderX on Thu, 12 July 2018, 11:22:35
If there's an active GB thread on geekhack, then updates absolutely should be posted here.  It is unreasonable to expect or require people to follow multiple points of updates off-site.  The GB rules were updated to address this very situation (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96213.0). 

Updates are not only useful for the participants (tangible updates regarding the items they bought), but should be visible to everyone so that people can track the progress and get a feel for how a given GB runner operates.  It doesn't do anyone (except a shady runner) any good to have privatized update channels.

Also, banning someone for bringing issues to light?  Really?  That's super sketchy.  Everyone has the right to be made aware of these issues and resolutions, whether they entered the GB or not.  People will find out, and all you're doing by banning people is rapidly losing everyone's trust.

This pretty much say's everything I think the majority of us are thinking.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: YiZZo on Thu, 12 July 2018, 11:27:59
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GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.

It's funny even after he bans him he still calls him a prick. Nice one.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: kekstee on Thu, 12 July 2018, 12:06:39
To be fair, Classicks was only trying to stir up as big of a drama as he could manage, just burning bridges, no intent on resolving anything. We don't even know what was wrong with his board, do we? Threw together all issues with GB parts and made it sounds like such things are the rule rather than exception.

Of course he only had that power because of semi-private side channels in the first place.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Thu, 12 July 2018, 12:41:13
To be fair, Classicks was only trying to stir up as big of a drama as he could manage, just burning bridges, no intent on resolving anything. We don't even know what was wrong with his board, do we? Threw together all issues with GB parts and made it sounds like such things are the rule rather than exception.

Of course he only had that power because of semi-private side channels in the first place.

https://imgur.com/a/g9zYEP7

I sold my board to a user who signed off on the blemishes before i sold it. I used this exact gallery. I would not have bought this board from Xondat if he had showed me the blemishes.

I have no money left involved in this, I cancelled my 280 order after xondat was less than agreeable when someone received there board and could not screw it together.

I did not do this for me, but for my friends who are in his buys.

You can say what you want, I don't have your money or your products.


and that screw hole slip was on me :P

Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: dgneo on Thu, 12 July 2018, 12:53:19
To be fair, Classicks was only trying to stir up as big of a drama as he could manage, just burning bridges, no intent on resolving anything. We don't even know what was wrong with his board, do we? Threw together all issues with GB parts and made it sounds like such things are the rule rather than exception.

Of course he only had that power because of semi-private side channels in the first place.

So you're saying that bringing to light the poor quality of the boards & QC for people who may be in the group buy, but are not on discord where all the exclusive updates are posted, makes him a **** stirrer?

Get the **** outta here, it's pretty clear he was only trying to illuminate issues people might not be expecting.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: NAV on Thu, 12 July 2018, 13:06:46
To be fair, Classicks was only trying to stir up as big of a drama as he could manage, just burning bridges, no intent on resolving anything. We don't even know what was wrong with his board, do we? Threw together all issues with GB parts and made it sounds like such things are the rule rather than exception.

Of course he only had that power because of semi-private side channels in the first place.

As you can see from Xondat's replies, it seems that the issues are actually the rule rather than the exception, seeing as how he had to notify everyone.

"I was unaware that they were not cleaned by the factory. I sent 8 kits out, realized the issue when people started discovering it, and stopped sending kits out. 9 people opted out of me cleaning the screw threads, and 5 of those have been sent (other 4 haven't been sent as I've been dealing with the outstanding issues). Between the 17 sent out in total, I have agreements with everyone but 1."

don't be obtuse
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: kekstee on Thu, 12 July 2018, 14:58:52
If this post was in the GB thread with the information on dirty screw holes and missed QC I would be completely on your side.

Instead he posts these with no comment at all and doesn't even explain why. (and omits his own board)
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: shadowrealmwarez on Thu, 12 July 2018, 15:06:58
If this post was in the GB thread with the information on dirty screw holes and missed QC I would be completely on your side.

Instead he posts these with no comment at all and doesn't even explain why. (and omits his own board)

At least he got the info out here, and according to another post another GB was just as messed up...so either people need to not participate in GB's run by the individual, or people take it with a grain of salt of what they may receive/expect for their $.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Thu, 12 July 2018, 15:46:02
If this post was in the GB thread with the information on dirty screw holes and missed QC I would be completely on your side.

Instead he posts these with no comment at all and doesn't even explain why. (and omits his own board)

2nd image is his board. Dunno if that's omitting or not.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: skidude9678 on Thu, 12 July 2018, 16:59:58
OP, I am the one who received the board shown in pictures 1 and 3. I posted the images in the Discord, Xondat immediately contacted me and admitted the mistake, and is in the process of shipping me a new bottom section to the case.

I really don't know what more I could expect from a GB organizer when an issue like this pops up. He admitted fault right away (QC miss on his part), offered a solution that is completely in line with any other person/retailer who shipped a product with issues, and is now following up and shipping the bottom section.

While I obviously would rather the board be perfect the first time, the way it is being handled is more than satisfactory for me.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 12 July 2018, 17:42:00
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GL all, enjoy the boards.

You can hate on me all you want, but if you are spending $600 on a buy, with a million other options, you would want to know.

It's funny even after he bans him he still calls him a prick. Nice one.

That's what stood out to me...  :blank:
Title: Re: All GB's ran on geekhack should be updated and discussed on geekhack
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 12 July 2018, 18:43:05
I needed to get my head out of my ass.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/260244118096052225/467112027232534538/Discord_2018-07-12_16-32-35.png)

👏i💯told🔥you👏this💯months🔥ago👏but💯you🔥still👏in💯there🔥my👏guy💯!🔥
Title: Re: All GB's ran on geekhack should be updated and discussed on geekhack
Post by: xondat on Thu, 12 July 2018, 18:44:17
I needed to get my head out of my ass.

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👏i💯told🔥you👏this💯months🔥ago👏but💯you🔥still👏in💯there🔥my👏guy💯!🔥

delivering late as required
Title: Re: All GB's ran on geekhack should be updated and discussed on geekhack
Post by: Jacob4341 on Thu, 12 July 2018, 18:51:17
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Be careful there we don't want you to get banned from his discord too.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Wetherbee on Fri, 13 July 2018, 00:14:02

*grabs popcorn*

this is a good one.

so much salt.

you guys never cease to entertain me.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: ygor on Fri, 13 July 2018, 00:21:03
Handbags at dawn.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on geekhack should be updated and discussed on geekhack
Post by: the_marsbar on Fri, 13 July 2018, 06:55:04
Also, banning someone for bringing issues to light?  Really?  That's super sketchy.  Everyone has the right to be made aware of these issues and resolutions, whether they entered the GB or not.  People will find out, and all you're doing by banning people is rapidly losing everyone's trust.

Agree 100%!
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Yeoh on Fri, 13 July 2018, 13:23:38
and that screw hole slip was on me :P

Wait, what?

If the purpose of your post is to show the incompetence of the gb runner, why the f*ck would you include damage you caused yourself?

I was suspicious of the thread to begin with: a bunch of pictures of defective boards, with no context whatsoever.

Then it turns out some (most?) of the pictures arent even yours... that the issues have already been acknowledged, and remedied... and now you admit the damage in a few of them was caused by you!?

LOL gtfo of here dude. It is one thing to bring previously unseen problems to light, its another entirely to start sh*t over issues that have already been taken care of, and dont even involve you in the first place.

Also, banning someone for bringing issues to light?  Really?  That's super sketchy.  Everyone has the right to be made aware of these issues and resolutions, whether they entered the GB or not.  People will find out, and all you're doing by banning people is rapidly losing everyone's trust.

Agree 100%!

Except that isnt why he was banned.

I didnt agree with the way Xondat's discord channels worked, but thats since been resolved. Its a shame it took this thread to make it happen, but that goes to show the level of integrity Xondat has by being so accommodating despite the baseless claims that were meant only to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood.

QC issues happen, and its only fair to at least give the GB runner a chance to fix them before flipping your board/product, and posting a snarky thread with a bunch of pics that arent even yours, showcasing damage caused by the OP himself no less, and with absolutely no context to begin with.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: dgneo on Fri, 13 July 2018, 14:14:23
and that screw hole slip was on me :P

Wait, what?

If the purpose of your post is to show the incompetence of the gb runner, why the f*ck would you include damage you caused yourself?

I was suspicious of the thread to begin with: a bunch of pictures of defective boards, with no context whatsoever.

Then it turns out some (most?) of the pictures arent even yours... that the issues have already been acknowledged, and remedied... and now you admit the damage in a few of them was caused by you!?

LOL gtfo of here dude. It is one thing to bring previously unseen problems to light, its another entirely to start sh*t over issues that have already been taken care of, and dont even involve you in the first place.

Also, banning someone for bringing issues to light?  Really?  That's super sketchy.  Everyone has the right to be made aware of these issues and resolutions, whether they entered the GB or not.  People will find out, and all you're doing by banning people is rapidly losing everyone's trust.

Agree 100%!

Except that isnt why he was banned.

I didnt agree with the way Xondat's discord channels worked, but thats since been resolved. Its a shame it took this thread to make it happen, but that goes to show the level of integrity Xondat has by being so accommodating despite the baseless claims that were meant only to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood.

QC issues happen, and its only fair to at least give the GB runner a chance to fix them before flipping your board/product, and posting a snarky thread with a bunch of pics that arent even yours, showcasing damage caused by the OP himself no less, and with absolutely no context to begin with.

Just because they don't involve him doesn't mean he shouldn't bring them to light, which is exactly what he did. On top of that, thanks to this post, Xondat now saw the light (aka got called out) and moved information to a public forum, where they should have been in the first place.

Given his track record for group buys (see the X60 fiasco), I can't fault Clasicks for trying to bring issues to light which should have been in the first place.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Yeoh on Fri, 13 July 2018, 14:37:58
Just because they don't involve him doesn't mean he shouldn't bring them to light, which is exactly what he did. On top of that, thanks to this post, Xondat now saw the light (aka got called out) and moved information to a public forum, where they should have been in the first place.

Given his track record for group buys (see the X60 fiasco), I can't fault Clasicks for trying to bring issues to light which should have been in the first place.

Bringing previously unseen issues to light is a great idea.

Bringing previously unseen issues to light that have already been dealt with, providing no context, simply to hurt someones rep, because feelings were hurt, is actually very misleading and kind of a scumbag thing to do.

Im in no way excusing Xondat for the way he ran his GBs/Discord in the past, especially as far as who had access to them. Or for doing it that way to get around the max GH GB rule. That isnt cool at all, and probably goes a fair way in explaining most of the problems he has had, especially concerning quality control.

What track record are we talking about anyway? Everyone knows Xondat's previous GBs have had issues. Everyone should also know he has done everything in his power to remedy them... show me a GB runner who hasnt had issues at some point. Not sure what you are trying to imply.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Fri, 13 July 2018, 14:56:57
Yeoh: I am fine with being called names, like you said this has nothing to do with me.

I will let you know, i have had 4 people in the current 268 buy reach out, personally, to thank me. They can't say anything without fear of said GB runner lashing out. In essence he has the boards and or their money held hostage.

Call me whatever you want, slander me to hell and back. It's all good.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Fri, 13 July 2018, 15:00:49
And in regards to the image of the screw hole mishap, whats the problem with it being in an album that was unrelated to this post?

HAVE fun, Support whoever you want.

I will happily be the bad guy to save people from the hell of Noxary GB's.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Yeoh on Fri, 13 July 2018, 15:28:32
Yeoh: I am fine with being called names, like you said this has nothing to do with me.

Please show me where I called you a name.

I will let you know, i have had 4 people in the current 268 buy reach out, personally, to thank me. They can't say anything without fear of said GB runner lashing out. In essence he has the boards and or their money held hostage.

I guess we will take your word for it.

And in regards to the image of the screw hole mishap, whats the problem with it being in an album that was unrelated to this post?

Are we talking about the picture you posted the OP with the broken screw?

Genuinely curious, apologies if I misunderstood somehow.

I will happily be the bad guy to save people from the hell of Noxary GB's.

If thats what you think you are doing here, id really like to see what you consider a spiteful overreaction to getting your feelings hurt (which is what I think is happening here.)

Cheers!
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Fri, 13 July 2018, 15:32:39
Yeoh: I am fine with being called names, like you said this has nothing to do with me.

Please show me where I called you a name.

I will let you know, i have had 4 people in the current 268 buy reach out, personally, to thank me. They can't say anything without fear of said GB runner lashing out. In essence he has the boards and or their money held hostage.

I guess we will take your word for it.

And in regards to the image of the screw hole mishap, whats the problem with it being in an album that was unrelated to this post?

Are we talking about the picture you posted the OP with the broken screw?

Genuinely curious, apologies if I misunderstood somehow.

I will happily be the bad guy to save people from the hell of Noxary GB's.

If thats what you think you are doing here, id really like to see what you consider a spiteful overreaction to getting your feelings hurt (which is what I think is happening here.)

Cheers!

1. Valid, read it as you calling me a scumbag, sorry on the defensive.

2. Yup you will.

3. https://i.imgur.com/bvcLDYx.jpg This is the screw hole, The image in OP is one users sheared bolt, I know another had a similar experience, He has been marked (Happy with Board)

4. Why do you think my feelings are hurt? I have no horse in this race...
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: xondat on Fri, 13 July 2018, 15:39:02
The image in OP is one users sheared bolt, I know another had a similar experience, He has been marked (Happy with Board)

No he hasn't?

It's currently being resolved, and I'm going to cover all costs + the trouble.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Fri, 13 July 2018, 15:47:56
The image in OP is one users sheared bolt, I know another had a similar experience, He has been marked (Happy with Board)

No he hasn't?

It's currently being resolved, and I'm going to cover all costs + the trouble.

Was referring to - i_need_a_bath (happy with kit) and not Dungy.

Since its turning into he said she said... Wurst = I_need

(https://i.imgur.com/0sJnClX.png)

they may have just not told you after how you reacted to Xosk.

Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: exanile_tabasco on Fri, 13 July 2018, 20:52:49
First of all, I don't think anybody is in a position to claim that they saw the worst of the X60 V1. My board was botched so badly by the factory, specifically, the screw holes and scratches everywhere, that xondat agreed to carry me over to the R. The board was nothing more than a paperweight, and a very, very ugly one at that.

Normally, I'm the kind of guy retailers don't want to deal with. I want my product on time, as described, sans defects, and any defects accounted for & explained & fixed pronto, or I'm instantly escalating to their HQ. I know my rights - I'm looking at you, local GM dealership that's about to get one hell of an ass-whupping from GM Corporate.

But this is Geekhack, and generally keyboard group buys we're talking about. It's not like you don't know what you're getting into, and if you do......maybe it's time to reconsider your expectations. Large, expensive group buys that don't run into hiccups at some point are rarer than rocking horse ****; every large GB has its fair share of problems.

And xondat has been working hard through his GBs. Yes, it took him a while to respond to my initial messages regarding the botched X60, but he did get around to it. And I've been very happy with the way Discord has been working, because it allows us to have quick updates on how everything is going, a direct line of communication to him, as well as some spicy banter that won't be found on GH, which is as lively and timely as a dead squirrel. Yeah, that's the truth, sue me if you have the ability to change that. I've added about an automatic week of waiting to every PM or post I click Send on. Don't act like this is groundbreaking news.

While I felt a certain amount of frustration regarding the delays in communication and the fact that nobody else in the V1 group buy shared my frustrations / unique quandary, I went about voicing it in as healthy a way as I could while not suppressing my own interests.

Now, it's good to have these threads open again. As said before, open GBs should have open threads. But quite frankly, shutting down Discord will be highly detrimental to GB communication in the long run. While I don't agree with some of the "rules" set in the server, I believe everybody in the X60R GB was given plenty of time and reminders to join the Discord so that we all were in it with no one left hanging.

"All GBs ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Gek Hack". That's correct. That doesn't mean that all GBs ran on GeekHack will be updated on Geekhack, and you and I both know that is also correct. And when that happens, the same people *****ing about the elitism in running a private Discord server are going to be the same people *****ing for an personalized update every 4 hours. This isn't Microcenter.

And people, stop childishly throwing around vaguely expensive $600 price tags like it's supposed to mean something. A $600 product GB and a $100 product GB are, at the end of the day, still group buys. And knowing GBs on here, DEFINITELY caveat emptor. It doesn't mean ****. Not to those of us who have far more expensive commitments in life, and are still saddled with customer service issues in a proper retail context. It's your money and you chose to commit it to a keyboard group buy. If you have legitimate concerns and / or product quality concerns and the GB runner is being a **** about you publicizing it, then by all means, do it. But don't try to flaunt the price tag to magnify your woes, how you have been hurt by the GB runner. If you have complaints, post them here for all to see (pictures speak a thousand words).

And why post pictures of damage that you inflicted yourself? It just tarnishes your formerly righteous position on this issue. Was the other person, whose board you posted, in constant contact with you and wanted to combine your testimonies to full effect? If not, you just come off as a pompous ass who's trying hard to discredit another individual beyond what is warranted by that person's (in this case, definitely warranted) behaviour towards you.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 13 July 2018, 21:28:05
snip

A+ for the lively essay, would read again.

On a serious note: there's detriment to having external instant chat as preferred method for quick contact and discussion of the group buy.  The issue is that having such chat and putting most of the communication into it results in lack of transparency for those not in the chat, and thus also for any potential future group buy participants.  It also makes it difficult for the moderation team to have a clear idea of how a group buy organizer is faring in his or her performance and ability to deliver on the promised goods/services, if what we get is hearsay dissatisfaction with no details to back it up (takes more work for us to contact group buy participants individually and try to get a complete picture).

I support xondat's decision to move the bulk of the communication to his group buy threads on geekhack, and it's up to him to still offer a Discord chat on the side if he wishes to.  We just ask that any and all relevant information pertaining to a group buy be posted in the corresponding group buy thread, and that people shouldn't feel uncomfortable to discuss issues with their orders in public (as opposed to a private chat).

Basically we're a forum, a community.  Group Buy section is still part of the community, and so using it to simply advertise an externally-run group buy with limited communication and support here is discouraged.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: clasicks on Fri, 13 July 2018, 22:40:19
First of all, I don't think anybody is in a position to claim that they saw the worst of the X60 V1. My board was botched so badly by the factory, specifically, the screw holes and scratches everywhere, that xondat agreed to carry me over to the R. The board was nothing more than a paperweight, and a very, very ugly one at that.

Normally, I'm the kind of guy retailers don't want to deal with. I want my product on time, as described, sans defects, and any defects accounted for & explained & fixed pronto, or I'm instantly escalating to their HQ. I know my rights - I'm looking at you, local GM dealership that's about to get one hell of an ass-whupping from GM Corporate.

But this is Geekhack, and generally keyboard group buys we're talking about. It's not like you don't know what you're getting into, and if you do......maybe it's time to reconsider your expectations. Large, expensive group buys that don't run into hiccups at some point are rarer than rocking horse ****; every large GB has its fair share of problems.

And xondat has been working hard through his GBs. Yes, it took him a while to respond to my initial messages regarding the botched X60, but he did get around to it. And I've been very happy with the way Discord has been working, because it allows us to have quick updates on how everything is going, a direct line of communication to him, as well as some spicy banter that won't be found on GH, which is as lively and timely as a dead squirrel. Yeah, that's the truth, sue me if you have the ability to change that. I've added about an automatic week of waiting to every PM or post I click Send on. Don't act like this is groundbreaking news.

While I felt a certain amount of frustration regarding the delays in communication and the fact that nobody else in the V1 group buy shared my frustrations / unique quandary, I went about voicing it in as healthy a way as I could while not suppressing my own interests.

Now, it's good to have these threads open again. As said before, open GBs should have open threads. But quite frankly, shutting down Discord will be highly detrimental to GB communication in the long run. While I don't agree with some of the "rules" set in the server, I believe everybody in the X60R GB was given plenty of time and reminders to join the Discord so that we all were in it with no one left hanging.

"All GBs ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Gek Hack". That's correct. That doesn't mean that all GBs ran on GeekHack will be updated on Geekhack, and you and I both know that is also correct. And when that happens, the same people *****ing about the elitism in running a private Discord server are going to be the same people *****ing for an personalized update every 4 hours. This isn't Microcenter.

And people, stop childishly throwing around vaguely expensive $600 price tags like it's supposed to mean something. A $600 product GB and a $100 product GB are, at the end of the day, still group buys. And knowing GBs on here, DEFINITELY caveat emptor. It doesn't mean ****. Not to those of us who have far more expensive commitments in life, and are still saddled with customer service issues in a proper retail context. It's your money and you chose to commit it to a keyboard group buy. If you have legitimate concerns and / or product quality concerns and the GB runner is being a **** about you publicizing it, then by all means, do it. But don't try to flaunt the price tag to magnify your woes, how you have been hurt by the GB runner. If you have complaints, post them here for all to see (pictures speak a thousand words).

And why post pictures of damage that you inflicted yourself? It just tarnishes your formerly righteous position on this issue. Was the other person, whose board you posted, in constant contact with you and wanted to combine your testimonies to full effect? If not, you just come off as a pompous ass who's trying hard to discredit another individual beyond what is warranted by that person's (in this case, definitely warranted) behaviour towards you.

You bought an x60 in 2016, still dont have a board, and are defending him?

Man i wish i had your patience. Hope you get a nice flawless one eventually!


I shared my album that i used when i was selling, when someone asked about my board, i thought i had written that in the post...
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: exanile_tabasco on Fri, 13 July 2018, 23:02:53
You bought an x60 in 2016, still dont have a board, and are defending him?

Man i wish i had your patience. Hope you get a nice flawless one eventually!

I shared my album that i used when i was selling, when someone asked about my board, i thought i had written that in the post...

I have a number of boards I'm waiting on / waiting to finish, and time flies. When you slip deep into serious illness and things like catastrophic car accidents and loved ones' deaths are all waiting for you around the corner in the span of a few months, waiting an extra year for a keyboard suddenly seems very small.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending his behaviour or what he has said. Not sure why he decided to take it out on you like that, although I do not know all of both sides of the story. I've generally stuck to my own GB on there so I'm ignorant of the (evidently) sh*te that goes on in other parts of the server.

What I've found is that on GH buys, while you want to get the point across that you're frustrated with delays and (in this case, and others) appalling product quality, antagonizing the GB runner too much has a tendency to turn them into Ivans. I don't think anyone wants that. I just don't want to go back to the former state of waiting 3 months for a reply to a message. Discord has spoiled me, I guess.

And even if the OP in threads like these has merely the intention of getting the product he signed up for, threads like these invite random trolls with no stake whatsoever in the GB in question to come and antagonize people in the aforementioned way to increase the odds of them disappearing with the money. Hence the beauty of Discord, despite the inevitable lack of transparency.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Vigrith on Sat, 14 July 2018, 10:12:40
but that goes to show the level of integrity Xondat has by being so accommodating despite the baseless claims that were meant only to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood.

I have no horse in this race and I want absolutely nothing to do with the topic in general but this is a hilarious notion to me. I don't know how anyone can possibly infer something like that.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Yeoh on Sat, 14 July 2018, 11:27:16
but that goes to show the level of integrity Xondat has by being so accommodating despite the baseless claims that were meant only to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood.

I have no horse in this race and I want absolutely nothing to do with the topic in general but this is a hilarious notion to me. I don't know how anyone can possibly infer something like that.

Easily. Take a look at his responses and the actions they entail in this thread alone.

From my point of view, it appears Xondat is doing everything he can to openly admit his mistakes, right his wrongs, and make amends at his own expense. Most other vendors with much worse track records have simply gone radio silent and continued to pump out new products, avoiding any previous responsibility while taking advantage of the unaware in the meantime, apparently in hopes that it will all blow over (Sprit, Jchan, etc.)

In any case, the burden of proof lies with you here. So please explain how it is untrue, if you are able.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Synjin on Sat, 14 July 2018, 11:39:05
 :eek:  there should be a trigger warning on this thread for those easily triggered
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Vigrith on Sat, 14 July 2018, 13:42:17
Easily. Take a look at his responses and the actions they entail in this thread alone.

From my point of view, it appears Xondat is doing everything he can to openly admit his mistakes, right his wrongs, and make amends at his own expense. Most other vendors with much worse track records have simply gone radio silent and continued to pump out new products, avoiding any previous responsibility while taking advantage of the unaware in the meantime, apparently in hopes that it will all blow over (Sprit, Jchan, etc.)

In any case, the burden of proof lies with you here. So please explain how it is untrue, if you are able.

Measuring one's success by comparing it to their peers' failure is fallacious. It's equiparable to the ridiculous culture that's unfortunately been cemented over the years where you clap when someone quits smoking after 20 years, or when people look up to someone who's been through rehab and stopped snorting cocaine - meanwhile everyone else that were never a drug-addled chimney are just regular people.

My exposure to Xondat's buys has been hearsay at the most so I don't hold it over him on a personal level, I just don't think he wants to (nor should he) be congratulated for not continuing to be shady for the x-th time and bringing things to light now that someone forced his hand. I think he wants (or should) thrive to be a better vendor/member of the community and doing right by people whom he collected money from if for no other reason than for the fact it is his job.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: chuckdee on Sat, 14 July 2018, 13:43:15
but that goes to show the level of integrity Xondat has by being so accommodating despite the baseless claims that were meant only to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood.

I have no horse in this race and I want absolutely nothing to do with the topic in general but this is a hilarious notion to me. I don't know how anyone can possibly infer something like that.

Easily. Take a look at his responses and the actions they entail in this thread alone.

From my point of view, it appears Xondat is doing everything he can to openly admit his mistakes, right his wrongs, and make amends at his own expense. Most other vendors with much worse track records have simply gone radio silent and continued to pump out new products, avoiding any previous responsibility while taking advantage of the unaware in the meantime, apparently in hopes that it will all blow over (Sprit, Jchan, etc.)

In any case, the burden of proof lies with you here. So please explain how it is untrue, if you are able.

I don't think you're getting what burden of proof means.  While I applaud Xondat on his efforts to get this rectified, there seem to be varying accounts of what it took to get those efforts started- not just with classicks.  So to say that he just wants to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood seems like the burden of proof for that intent is on you.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Yeoh on Sat, 14 July 2018, 14:08:41
Easily. Take a look at his responses and the actions they entail in this thread alone.

From my point of view, it appears Xondat is doing everything he can to openly admit his mistakes, right his wrongs, and make amends at his own expense. Most other vendors with much worse track records have simply gone radio silent and continued to pump out new products, avoiding any previous responsibility while taking advantage of the unaware in the meantime, apparently in hopes that it will all blow over (Sprit, Jchan, etc.)

In any case, the burden of proof lies with you here. So please explain how it is untrue, if you are able.

Measuring one's success by comparing it to their peers' failure is fallacious. It's equiparable to the ridiculous culture that's unfortunately been cemented over the years where you clap when someone quits smoking after 20 years, or when people look up to someone who's been through rehab and stopped snorting cocaine - meanwhile everyone else that were never a drug-addled chimney are just regular people.

Debatable, in any case both observations could easily be made independent of each other.

My exposure to Xondat's buys has been hearsay at the most so I don't hold it over him on a personal level, I just don't think he wants to (nor should he) be congratulated for not continuing to be shady for the x-th time and bringing things to light now that someone forced his hand. I think he wants (or should) thrive to be a better vendor/member of the community and doing right by people whom he collected money from if for no other reason than for the fact it is his job.

I can see what you are trying to say, but the point im trying to make here isnt about congratulating anyone, its about putting totally out of context accusations in their place.

I don't think you're getting what burden of proof means.  While I applaud Xondat on his efforts to get this rectified, there seem to be varying accounts of what it took to get those efforts started- not just with classicks.  So to say that he just wants to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood seems like the burden of proof for that intent is on you.

?

If someone accuses someone of wrong doing, you have to have proof... posting a couple pictures of defective boards could mean literally anything. Context (proof of wrong doing, and the burden associated with proving it) is needed.
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: Yeoh on Sat, 14 July 2018, 15:02:16

I don't think you're getting what burden of proof means.  While I applaud Xondat on his efforts to get this rectified, there seem to be varying accounts of what it took to get those efforts started- not just with classicks.  So to say that he just wants to hurt his reputation/business/livelihood seems like the burden of proof for that intent is on you.

I just reread your post.

You are right. Classicks could have legitimately thought this was an acceptable way to bring these issues to light.

Either way, I think we can agree there are much better ways of going about the situation than how he did, cant we?
Title: Re: All GB's ran on GeekHack should be Updated and Discussed on Geek Hack.
Post by: ejewell89 on Mon, 16 July 2018, 12:30:39
idk guys. I had been back and forth for two weeks with the GB runner about getting a partial refund due to damages allegedly caused in shipping. I was making no head way and was not considered a priority.

Shortly after this thread was posted by OP I got a PM and a partial refund on my 268 kit.