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Title: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HendyZone on Mon, 13 October 2014, 09:53:59
" I don’t want to make brobot’s clone, they are really ugly cheap ****

But Brocap always intervene in my business so I make a chance for him to show his genius "

(http://puu.sh/cazM8/3ed5ba8bc2.png)

What the hell happened with this guy, make clone just for profit ? :blank:

GH people must aware now, please support only from original BroCaps himself
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Mon, 13 October 2014, 09:58:21
Sounds more like making clones out of spite.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 13 October 2014, 09:58:27
Well it looks like the same guy who was making the fake clacks, so at least it's only one source.

I think k3kc is just trolling everyone.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HendyZone on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:08:02
Well it looks like the same guy who was making the fake clacks, so at least it's only one source.

I think k3kc is just trolling everyone.

Yeah the same guy

He really really proud when cloning keycap  :))

Clone ??
I believe everybody can do it if they want...
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:19:50
Honestly, I don't think we should have a thread to discuss this, as this creates more 'awareness' and free advertisement for him. That guy does not deserve a thread.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: bueller on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:29:47
Yeah if there is going to be a thread to discuss this let Bro start it, let's not give that wanker any more free advertisement.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:32:20
Yeah if there is going to be a thread to discuss this let Bro start it, let's not give that wanker any more free advertisement.

This. I'm not closing it, but I'd say don't discuss it unless you want more people to know about it. I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for this thread. That scumbag will get what's coming to him eventually.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Distilled on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:32:38
The only thing that really needs to be advertised is that if you are even seen to support this POS you will be banned from not only Bro sales, but all CtrlAlt buys forever more.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: strict on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:37:46
If it weren't for the **** heads on reddit this guy wouldn't have much of a market to begin with. So many of them have the "I don't want to have to wait or do anything other than put my credit card number in a form to get what I want" mentality and they think that justifies buying this copycat ****. I used to visit /r/mk occasionally up until this cloner started peddling his garbage but after seeing how positively the community responded to him I've almost completely stopped visiting that subreddit.

I know my business doesn't come anywhere near the level of Bunny and Margo but I will be maintaining a personal blacklist of anyone I see with this cloner **** and will refuse any and all business with them, no questions asked. They will not be getting anything I sell in the classifieds nor will they be able to participate in any of my future group buys for stainless plates, etc.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: IPT on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:40:47
Fauxbots?
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:42:59
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:45:43
The people on reddit are ridiculous and hypocritical. I know there's a lot of people there, so it's hard to generalize, but.... When the guy makes fake CCs, they are excited and purchase them. Now he says this and they're on him about it? wtg

All of the people that got on him about bros are ones that are active here. Nobody that is not on here has said a negative thing about him over that from what I've seen. Reddit being reddit.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: IPT on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:50:34
The people on reddit are ridiculous and hypocritical. I know there's a lot of people there, so it's hard to generalize, but.... When the guy makes fake CCs, they are excited and purchase them. Now he says this and they're on him about it? wtg

remember, vocal minority on reddit.  many lurkers, prob more than GH.  And im 99% sure people on GH were buying his fauxclacks too
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:17:30
I still don't understand why the mods over there are copacetic with this guy leaving turds all over their forum.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:18:58
Will someone just firebomb this douchebag already?

Edit: And We should just ban pmh already (http://forum.vietnammechkey.com/threads/scull-gallery.27.html#post-91).  I love how he's a mod of that forum and wants to be taken seriously elsewhere, but here he is once again encouraging counterfeiters and giving them a place to show off and sell their wares.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: IPT on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:22:20
its reddit
and really? We're gonna threaten firebomb violence to someone making "fake" goods?
why not just nuke 90% of China out of existence while you're at it.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:24:56
remember, vocal minority on reddit.  many lurkers, prob more than GH.  And im 99% sure people on GH were buying his fauxclacks too
GH has at least 5 times as many lurkers than /r/mechanicalkeyboards
reddit: ~2 Million page views http://i.imgur.com/DBxqxDX.png
GH: ~15 million views over the same timespan (month of May) http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=stats
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Lurch on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:25:57
Will someone just firebomb this douchebag already?

10x, pls.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:28:18
its reddit
and really? We're gonna threaten firebomb violence to someone making "fake" goods?
why not just nuke 90% of China out of existence while you're at it.

You have heard of being facetious right?  I'm being over the top and obviously inappropriate as a way of showing disgust for a situation.  I would never wish serious harm upon someone, even someone like k3 who is stealing from Clack and Bro now and who is obviously an amoral douchebag only concerned with hurting others and making money.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:48:25
Wait, isn't what he's doing against reddit t&c? Pretty sure you can't openly admit to breaking the law, even on random sub's...

Least that's what I've been told by people re-streaming sporting events and trying to link it on reddit
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:51:24
Wait, isn't what he's doing against reddit t&c? Pretty sure you can't openly admit to breaking the law, even on random sub's...

Least that's what I've been told by people re-streaming sporting events and trying to link it on reddit

Rip lets him do it because he knows it pisses off the GH community. You can report it, but Admins very seldom interfere with anything that isn't a default sub.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:53:47
What if Ripster is financing the whole thing?
Just gonna plant that little seed...
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 13 October 2014, 11:55:23
Wait, isn't what he's doing against reddit t&c? Pretty sure you can't openly admit to breaking the law, even on random sub's...

Least that's what I've been told by people re-streaming sporting events and trying to link it on reddit

It's borderline.  That said, Bro and CC could do a DMCA takedown request (http://www.reddit.com/wiki/useragreement) to get the links to the counterfeits removed and potentially get him shadowbanned at Reddit.

And MiTo (wherever you are), you should be ashamed.  GH made your Pulse set wildly successful and yet here you are, begging for counterfeits and people to rip off the work of others.  Shameful.

(http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 13 October 2014, 12:05:23
Wait, isn't what he's doing against reddit t&c? Pretty sure you can't openly admit to breaking the law, even on random sub's...

Least that's what I've been told by people re-streaming sporting events and trying to link it on reddit

It's borderline.  That said, Bro and CC could do a DMCA takedown request (http://www.reddit.com/wiki/useragreement) to get the links to the counterfeits removed and potentially get him shadowbanned at Reddit.

And MiTo (wherever you are), you should be ashamed.  GH made your Pulse set wildly successful and yet here you are, begging for counterfeits and people to rip off the work of others.  Shameful.

(http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png) (http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png)


[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Mon, 13 October 2014, 12:32:44
Wait, isn't what he's doing against reddit t&c? Pretty sure you can't openly admit to breaking the law, even on random sub's...

Least that's what I've been told by people re-streaming sporting events and trying to link it on reddit

It's borderline.  That said, Bro and CC could do a DMCA takedown request (http://www.reddit.com/wiki/useragreement) to get the links to the counterfeits removed and potentially get him shadowbanned at Reddit.

And MiTo (wherever you are), you should be ashamed.  GH made your Pulse set wildly successful and yet here you are, begging for counterfeits and people to rip off the work of others.  Shameful.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png)


MITO YOU A ***** BRUH.



who is mito? wtf is pulse?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: strict on Mon, 13 October 2014, 12:34:35
Shameless self plug in hopes that we can spread awareness of why you dont buy knock-off garbage

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2j4sd9/this_is_why_you_say_no_to_cheap_vietnamese/
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: cphead on Mon, 13 October 2014, 12:37:26
Shameless self plug in hopes that we can spread awareness of why you dont buy knock-off garbage

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2j4sd9/this_is_why_you_say_no_to_cheap_vietnamese/

Plug in ripster's KEYBOARD SCIENCE photos at the end and r/mk would eat that stuff up.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 13 October 2014, 12:55:53
And MiTo (wherever you are), you should be ashamed.  GH made your Pulse set wildly successful and yet here you are, begging for counterfeits and people to rip off the work of others.  Shameful.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png)


MITO YOU A ***** BRUH.



who is mito? wtf is pulse?

This is MiTo (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=37942).  This is PuLSE (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61822.0).  This is his Cospar set (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62327.0) for those who want to boycott those who are supporting and encouraging counterfeiting.

Edit:  And the hypocrisy is strong in this one (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62327.msg1499434#msg1499434).


Shameless self plug in hopes that we can spread awareness of why you dont buy knock-off garbage

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2j4sd9/this_is_why_you_say_no_to_cheap_vietnamese/

Nice.  Threw an upvote your way.  They really do look like ****.

Where did Bro post those pics?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: strict on Mon, 13 October 2014, 12:58:23
Nice.  Threw an upvote your way.  They really do look like ****.

Where did Bro post those pics?

Thanks! He posted them here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49563.msg1499277#msg1499277) in the Bro Caps gallery thread  :thumb:
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:09:11
Nice.  Threw an upvote your way.  They really do look like ****.

Where did Bro post those pics?

Thanks! He posted them here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49563.msg1499277#msg1499277) in the Bro Caps gallery thread  :thumb:

Damn. Those counterfeits look horrible.
Title: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:12:51
I used to live in China. Saw fake crape all the time. Fake crap is so...fake...and crap.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: bazh on Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:29:22
Shameless self plug in hopes that we can spread awareness of why you dont buy knock-off garbage

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2j4sd9/this_is_why_you_say_no_to_cheap_vietnamese/

bu..but, that title hurts :'(

upvoted as well
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 13 October 2014, 13:31:27
Shameless self plug in hopes that we can spread awareness of why you dont buy knock-off garbage

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2j4sd9/this_is_why_you_say_no_to_cheap_vietnamese/

bu..but, that title hurts :'(

upvoted as well

You're reading it wrong.  ;)  You should always say no to cheap knockoffs.  You can say yes to authentic, high quality Vietnamese products!   :thumb:
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MiTo on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:07:32
Oh.

It seems I'm late to the party but luckly, I heard the shots being fired.

And hello nubbinator, long time mate. How's Apollo doing?

Regarding the following:

(http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/BwtqCxw.png)

Hack Orange, Mint Gum, Red and PuLSE Blue

About a month ago somebody (I don't actually remember clearly who it was, it's on the PuLSE thread) requested novelties keycaps matching PuLSE colorscheme. Yes, Gasmasks maybe Zombies or Mummies and guess what? Skulls.

I contacted HotKeys and requested partnership and we're looking into that, Gasmasks.

So, now, I'm moving into Zombies, Mummies and again, Skulls.

Note that the word "Skulls" may refer to the famous CCs that everybody knows, but there are thousands of skulls designs that could be used for a resin made keycap.

And I really wanted one matching PuLSE colors because PuLSE/Death/Life/Heartbeat is a theme. And we're close to Halloween and I thought it was a good idea. On October 4th, I contacted this dude K3 to see if he could do anything, and here's his answer:

(http://i.imgur.com/q4De87u.png)

That's why on this image, I'm joking by telling that the dude probably uses Google Trsn.

(http://puu.sh/cazM8/3ed5ba8bc2.png)

And here's the rest of the thread, that our buddy nubbinator decided to hide.

(http://i.imgur.com/3lmxEEG.png)

Do I need to say anything else?

Oh.

And for those who don't know me, yes, I designed PuLSE, yes I'm designing Cospar and yes, I support this dude K3 (I didn't buy anything from him, actually) and I hope he comes up with his own designs soon because he has the tooling and logistics to make something decent and available to the masses.

If you want to boycott Cospar, go ahead.

Don't buy it, troll on it's thread and point out mistakes with it's design.

I'm very impressed by the level of education on it's thread, very impressed.

But I'm brazilian, I'm used to it.

Peace.

EDIT: Added the PuLSE novelties image for clarification.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:10:14
I support this dude K3 (I didn't buy anything from him, actually) and I hope he comes up with his own designs soon because he has the tooling and logistics to make something decent and available to the masses.

If you want to boycott Cospar, go ahead.

Boycotted. If you (or anyone) supports this douchebag k3kc, I will never buy anything you design or sell.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tbc on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:19:21
If it weren't for the **** heads on reddit this guy wouldn't have much of a market to begin with. So many of them have the "I don't want to have to wait or do anything other than put my credit card number in a form to get what I want" mentality and they think that justifies buying this copycat ****.

it's not just that.

reddit is a organizational hub made for trolling.


as in, if clivkclack was a redditor, they would have never allowed the sale to be promoted, but since clickclack is a GHer, it's all fair game to trash someone's real life work.

basically, we will ALWAYS have copycat trolls as long as reddit exists.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: trizkut on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:21:25
So copying is okay as long as it's not your design?  You get pissed off because someone does a similar colorway, but are in favor of people blatantly ripping off others' designs and marketing them as "originals"?  I think it would be funny if SP decided to tell you to **** off and didn't respect your wishes to only have 1 round of pulse.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:23:28
Can we please get back to talking about big black penises, people?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:24:06
I support this dude K3 (I didn't buy anything from him, actually) and I hope he comes up with his own designs soon because he has the tooling and logistics to make something decent and available to the masses.

If you want to boycott Cospar, go ahead.

Boycotted. If you (or anyone) supports this douchebag k3kc, I will never buy anything you design or sell.

+1
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:31:49
I support this dude K3 (I didn't buy anything from him, actually) and I hope he comes up with his own designs soon because he has the tooling and logistics to make something decent and available to the masses.

If you want to boycott Cospar, go ahead.

Boycotted. If you (or anyone) supports this douchebag k3kc, I will never buy anything you design or sell.

good man, i only hope more people feel the same
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: digi on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:36:02
Oh.

It seems I'm late to the party but luckly, I heard the shots being fired.

And hello nubbinator, long time mate. How's Apollo doing?

Regarding the following:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BwtqCxw.png)

Hack Orange, Mint Gum, Red and PuLSE Blue

About a month ago somebody (I don't actually remember clearly who it was, it's on the PuLSE thread) requested novelties keycaps matching PuLSE colorscheme. Yes, Gasmasks maybe Zombies or Mummies and guess what? Skulls.

I contacted HotKeys and requested partnership and we're looking into that, Gasmasks.

So, now, I'm moving into Zombies, Mummies and again, Skulls.

Note that the word "Skulls" may refer to the famous CCs that everybody knows, but there are thousands of skulls designs that could be used for a resin made keycap.

And I really wanted one matching PuLSE colors because PuLSE/Death/Life/Heartbeat is a theme. And we're close to Halloween and I thought it was a good idea. On October 4th, I contacted this dude K3 to see if he could do anything, and here's his answer:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/q4De87u.png)

That's why on this image, I'm joking by telling that the dude probably uses Google Trsn.

Show Image
(http://puu.sh/cazM8/3ed5ba8bc2.png)

And here's the rest of the thread, that our buddy nubbinator decided to hide.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3lmxEEG.png)

Do I need to say anything else?

Oh.

And for those who don't know me, yes, I designed PuLSE, yes I'm designing Cospar and yes, I support this dude K3 (I didn't buy anything from him, actually) and I hope he comes up with his own designs soon because he has the tooling and logistics to make something decent and available to the masses.

If you want to boycott Cospar, go ahead.

Don't buy it, troll on it's thread and point out mistakes with it's design.

I'm very impressed by the level of education on it's thread, very impressed.

But I'm brazilian, I'm used to it.

Peace.

EDIT: Added the PuLSE novelties image for clarification.

I've read some dumb **** on the Internet but this goes to the top of the list.

Go back to Reddit please.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:37:51
Oh.

It seems I'm late to the party but luckly, I heard the shots being fired.

And hello nubbinator, long time mate. How's Apollo doing?

Regarding the following:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/iPLu3bo.png)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BwtqCxw.png)

Hack Orange, Mint Gum, Red and PuLSE Blue

About a month ago somebody (I don't actually remember clearly who it was, it's on the PuLSE thread) requested novelties keycaps matching PuLSE colorscheme. Yes, Gasmasks maybe Zombies or Mummies and guess what? Skulls.

I contacted HotKeys and requested partnership and we're looking into that, Gasmasks.

So, now, I'm moving into Zombies, Mummies and again, Skulls.

Note that the word "Skulls" may refer to the famous CCs that everybody knows, but there are thousands of skulls designs that could be used for a resin made keycap.

And I really wanted one matching PuLSE colors because PuLSE/Death/Life/Heartbeat is a theme. And we're close to Halloween and I thought it was a good idea. On October 4th, I contacted this dude K3 to see if he could do anything, and here's his answer:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/q4De87u.png)

That's why on this image, I'm joking by telling that the dude probably uses Google Trsn.

Show Image
(http://puu.sh/cazM8/3ed5ba8bc2.png)

And here's the rest of the thread, that our buddy nubbinator decided to hide.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3lmxEEG.png)

Do I need to say anything else?

Oh.

And for those who don't know me, yes, I designed PuLSE, yes I'm designing Cospar and yes, I support this dude K3 (I didn't buy anything from him, actually) and I hope he comes up with his own designs soon because he has the tooling and logistics to make something decent and available to the masses.

If you want to boycott Cospar, go ahead.

Don't buy it, troll on it's thread and point out mistakes with it's design.

I'm very impressed by the level of education on it's thread, very impressed.

But I'm brazilian, I'm used to it.

Peace.

EDIT: Added the PuLSE novelties image for clarification.

I've read some dumb **** on the Internet but this goes to the top of the list.

Go back to Reddit please.

i made you an avatar

http://imgur.com/O8Smr0g
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:44:18
as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:45:44
as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

as a member of the community, i would like my vote to go towards him not being able to continue to
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:48:33
as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

Since the mods want to enforce group buy rules, here is a good one, don't let people who openly support fakes that directly harm and disrespect artisans who call geekhack home run group buys and benefit off of the controversy.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MiTo on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:48:39
So copying is okay as long as it's not your design?  You get pissed off because someone does a similar colorway, but are in favor of people blatantly ripping off others' designs and marketing them as "originals"?  I think it would be funny if SP decided to tell you to **** off and didn't respect your wishes to only have 1 round of pulse.

Dvoryke is a friend and that was a joke between us.

I sincerely don't really care about people copying "my" stuff since I don't make money with this.

CF himself is the only one who should be looking into this, not you, since it's his business and his sales won't be affected.

As a matter of fact, he should thank K3 because now more people is looking into a real CC - free marketing.


good man, i only hope more people feel the same


Hey Bunny, I thought you were dead.

But seriously, why are you wasting time here?

You've got a lot of work to do, like going to your local post office in order to conclude Penumbra shipping.

That's taking a little bit too long.

Thanks for the image, I'll upload it asap.

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I'm not the one uneducated here.

(http://i.imgur.com/IVxvGBk.png)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:53:14
im failing to see how that takes away from you supporting fakes.

or did you just find anything to "get back at me"? weak son. weak af.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:54:33
So copying is okay as long as it's not your design?  You get pissed off because someone does a similar colorway, but are in favor of people blatantly ripping off others' designs and marketing them as "originals"?  I think it would be funny if SP decided to tell you to **** off and didn't respect your wishes to only have 1 round of pulse.

Dvoryke is a friend and that was a joke between us.

I sincerely don't really care about people copying "my" stuff since I don't make money with this.

CF himself is the only one who should be looking into this, not you, since it's his business and his sales won't be affected.

As a matter of fact, he should thank K3 because now more people is looking into a real CC - free marketing.


good man, i only hope more people feel the same


Hey Bunny, I thought you were dead.

But seriously, why are you wasting time here?

You've got a lot of work to do, like going to your local post office in order to conclude Penumbra shipping.



ive shipped all mine

just waiting for the US proxy to ship the rest of his, much like you do with every single set of yours

what is it you do again, ah yeah, **** all, pick out 2 colours, stir up some drama, let other people do all the work then take the credit

you talk about rallying the community together, and being part of it, yet you **** all over it and attack people

you are a nasty, petty and pathetic trumped up little man, sadly, some people couldnt see that right away, but you just managed to burn all your bridges here

so **** off back to reddit

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Signature on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:55:42
So copying is okay as long as it's not your design?  You get pissed off because someone does a similar colorway, but are in favor of people blatantly ripping off others' designs and marketing them as "originals"?  I think it would be funny if SP decided to tell you to **** off and didn't respect your wishes to only have 1 round of pulse.

Dvoryke is a friend and that was a joke between us.

I sincerely don't really care about people copying "my" stuff since I don't make money with this.

CF himself is the only one who should be looking into this, not you, since it's his business and his sales won't be affected.

As a matter of fact, he should thank K3 because now more people is looking into a real CC - free marketing.


good man, i only hope more people feel the same


Hey Bunny, I thought you were dead.

But seriously, why are you wasting time here?

You've got a lot of work to do, like going to your local post office in order to conclude Penumbra shipping.

That's taking a little bit too long.

Thanks for the image, I'll upload it asap.

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I'm not the one uneducated here.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IVxvGBk.png)
Are you by any chance mentally retarded?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:57:06

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:57:19
CF himself is the only one who should be looking into this, not you, since it's his business and his sales won't be affected.

1. How could you ever know this?
2. That still wouldn't make it okay.

As a matter of fact, he should thank K3 because now more people is looking into a real CC - free marketing.

He has enough free marketing from his supporters and doesn't need any more.  His sales are already hugely popular.

I won't respond to the rest of your post directly, because you already know how childish it is to attack Bunny for doing the community a favour and taking over a group buy.  Totally uncalled for, not to mention irrelevant.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: epzy on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:58:36
So copying is okay as long as it's not your design?  You get pissed off because someone does a similar colorway, but are in favor of people blatantly ripping off others' designs and marketing them as "originals"?  I think it would be funny if SP decided to tell you to **** off and didn't respect your wishes to only have 1 round of pulse.


good man, i only hope more people feel the same


Hey Bunny, I thought you were dead.

But seriously, why are you wasting time here?

You've got a lot of work to do, like going to your local post office in order to conclude Penumbra shipping.

That's taking a little bit too long.

Thanks for the image, I'll upload it asap.

Who do you think you are?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: digi on Mon, 13 October 2014, 14:58:38
I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

That's a great idea JD.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: IPT on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:03:21
lets start a subreddit to vest membership into GH!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:03:47

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

So instead of 'bards' we need 'bouncers'. Let's do this.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Tym on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:04:20
So instead of 'bards' we need 'bouncers'. Let's do this.

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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:08:22
This k3kc guy or whatever is even worse than pacifist.
At least he didn't make exact clones of others' work
I though r/Mk was bad but I didn't think it was actually something this shameful.  Never have I sewn an enthusiast community that supported counterfeit products of their own bros' work 
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MiTo on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:08:40
My job on this thread was to defend myself from the nubbinator's accusations.

I did a little bit more than that already, so it's time for me to go.

I'm on the Cospar thread - peace guys.

EDIT: Actually, let me clarify something. What I meant when I said that I support K3 is that I gave him suggestions to come up with his own stuff, nothing else. I clearly stated "Hack Orange, Mint Gum and PuLSE blue skulls" on the Reddit comment as a theme. The image is there for all of you that want to double check it, if you don't believe me. I didn't buy his stuff or promoted it in any sort of way. Some of you love to throw a few rocks at me, specially when I'm not looking. But I can take it, cause there are a lot of nice and supportive people in this amazing community of "yours" that worths my efforts.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Tym on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:09:23
My job on this thread was to defend myself from the nubbinator's accusations.

I did a little bit more than that already, so it's time for me to go.

I'm on the Cospar thread - peace guys.
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:11:17

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

So instead of 'bards' we need 'bouncers'. Let's do this.

We call those people "Moderators," actually

I ****ed up and jumped the gun and now everyone thinks I'm a huge idiot (you're not entirely wrong either, but it's still annoying)

Everything should sort itself out in time. Or it won't, and crazy **** will go down.

Things are definitely about to happen in a few places here. Prepare for a shift.

:triangle:

I'm not going hunting for anything anymore, too much work, too few results. It's on Bro and CC from here.

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:11:51
My job on this thread was to defend myself from the nubbinator's accusations.

I did a little bit more than that already, so it's time for me to go.

I'm on the Cospar thread - peace guys.

You really think that incoherent mess of replies is a little bit more than defending yourself?

You poor, deluded child.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:20:42

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

even though im not a fan of teams or groups or any of that mess, sure. as long as mkawa has no say in it or else it will be worthless.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: IPT on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:22:32

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

even though im not a fan of teams or groups or any of that mess, sure. as long as mkawa has no say in it or else it will be worthless.

thats why i said subreddit!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: asdfjkl36 on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:23:52
I'm obviously nobody here on GH, or anywhere for that matter, so i never spoke up.

MiTo, i've seen you supporting this guy in making fake CCs and that's not right.

You're not buying them, sure, but that doesnt mean you're any better.

I was interested in the Pulse set but i lost interest after i noticed you were supporting people in purchasing the fakes. Not to mention misinformation (at least i think) stating that you tipped the GB in 2 days when i saw a week later it hadnt. But whatever. I have bad memory.

But i forgot you wanted a fake one, or at least showed you lack respect for CC or even BroCaps.
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You always talk all the BS about "community" this, "community" that "our community". **** you. You're insulting people based off their writing and telling them they have Alzheimer, you support fake CCs and you don't actually give two ****s about anyone and just want someone to think you're being useful.

Like BunnyLake said, you just let everyone do the work for you on the Pulse set and you try and take all the credit, when you had almost absolutely no idea what you were even doing and had to have a never ending discussion in the IC thread and even the GB thread. You didnt even finalize any of the details and were still changing things when people were ordering. What are you in charge of exactly? You chose the colors, make a few pictures and boom, you should get all the credit? If anyone, jdcarpe should get credit since he seemed to always be there to help and hold your hand through it all.

I'm a complete idiot and cant retain any information I read, but even I can see that you're full of ****.

Nobody has to try and twist what you say or hide information to try and make you look like the bad guy. You do it to yourself whenever you open your mouth.

Dont think that anybody is with you. Stop saying people are joining you and start saying "us" when people dont give two ****s about you and just want a keyset they think it's nice. This is in fact a community, but by your actions, it doesnt seem like you want to be a part of it.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:24:04

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

even though im not a fan of teams or groups or any of that mess, sure. as long as mkawa has no say in it or else it will be worthless.

Are you serious? That's a ****ing horrible idea. More moderation is not the answer. I mean good god, this is like something Bill O Riley would propose if he were a member here.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:29:01

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

even though im not a fan of teams or groups or any of that mess, sure. as long as mkawa has no say in it or else it will be worthless.

Are you serious? That's a ****ing horrible idea. More moderation is not the answer. I mean good god, this is like something Bill O Riley would propose if he were a member here.

He would also suggest that we pay them lots of money and train them well.

And then call everyone that didn't like the idea vacant for not giving a better alternative idea to mercenary moderation.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:31:08
I'm less worried for Brocaps though, becasue given how BC does his deals, you can pretty easily trace them back to the sauce.. and if you can't...
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MiTo on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:38:13
I'm obviously nobody here on GH, or anywhere for that matter, so i never spoke up.

MiTo, i've seen you supporting this guy in making fake CCs and that's not right.

You're not buying them, sure, but that doesnt mean you're any better.

I was interested in the Pulse set but i lost interest after i noticed you were supporting people in purchasing the fakes. Not to mention misinformation (at least i think) stating that you tipped the GB in 2 days when i saw a week later it hadnt. But whatever. I have bad memory.

But i forgot you wanted a fake one, or at least showed you lack respect for CC or even BroCaps.
(Attachment Link)


You always talk all the BS about "community" this, "community" that "our community". **** you. You're insulting people based off their writing and telling them they have Alzheimer, you support fake CCs and you don't actually give two ****s about anyone and just want someone to think you're being useful.

Like BunnyLake said, you just let everyone do the work for you on the Pulse set and you try and take all the credit, when you had almost absolutely no idea what you were even doing and had to have a never ending discussion in the IC thread and even the GB thread. You didnt even finalize any of the details and were still changing things when people were ordering. What are you in charge of exactly? You chose the colors, make a few pictures and boom, you should get all the credit? If anyone, jdcarpe should get credit since he seemed to always be there to help and hold your hand through it all.

I'm a complete idiot and cant retain any information I read, but even I can see that you're full of ****.

Nobody has to try and twist what you say or hide information to try and make you look like the bad guy. You do it to yourself whenever you open your mouth.

Dont think that anybody is with you. Stop saying people are joining you and start saying "us" when people dont give two ****s about you and just want a keyset they think it's nice. This is in fact a community, but by your actions, it doesnt seem like you want to be a part of it.

Hey bro, yeah, I never heard of you but that doesn't really matters.

Apparently I have a stalker and a fan that loves to see what I'm bringing to /r/MK.

That's awesome! You can continue if you want, bring the "downvote train" right?

That Alzheimer one was another joke, mate. But seriously I don't want to explain because it's going to be way too laborious.

If you lost interest on PuLSE, well, that's lame. Maybe next time.

Also, the GB tipped in 72 hours which is equal to three days but apparently you can't do basic math.

Yes I wanted a fake one, for $25 it's a steal. But I didn't think it was a good idea ordering one because you know, it's fake and it looks kinda bad.

Ordering one would be way too much.

About Bun.. (nevermind, I'm not wasting my time anymore with this crap), but I gave credit to JD on the PuLSE thread and personally put his name on the special "thank you" list. He was a huge part of that GB, with advice.

I did all the design and submitted it to PMK so yes, it was my work.

Nobody else's.

You want to criticize PuLSE GB? Because I had to adjust a few things (added deep dish keys midway) for cruise control?

Go ahead mate. It still sold 1700+ goods (yes, blanks accounted) so you can't bring it down, many people loved it.

I gotta go, too busy.

 
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:39:29

as a comnunity we should decide if we want people like mito to continue posting here. the blatant disrespect shown towards two of our members is incredible.

I propose we form a small group of members, dedicated to protecting the membership at large, who could review the accounts of people such as the ones you describe, and vote or come to a consensus on whether they should be allowed to continue posting here as members of our community. We would need some way to bring these accounts to the attention of that group, though.

even though im not a fan of teams or groups or any of that mess, sure. as long as mkawa has no say in it or else it will be worthless.

Are you serious? That's a ****ing horrible idea. More moderation is not the answer. I mean good god, this is like something Bill O Riley would propose if he were a member here.
i dont like it. i know how it will end. i know who will be in control and i know there will be no community feedback.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: meiosis on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:44:34
Selling rune scimitar 30k
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:50:38
Selling rune scimitar 30k

WTB [Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker]
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: asdfjkl36 on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:50:58
I'm obviously nobody here on GH, or anywhere for that matter, so i never spoke up.

MiTo, i've seen you supporting this guy in making fake CCs and that's not right.

You're not buying them, sure, but that doesnt mean you're any better.

I was interested in the Pulse set but i lost interest after i noticed you were supporting people in purchasing the fakes. Not to mention misinformation (at least i think) stating that you tipped the GB in 2 days when i saw a week later it hadnt. But whatever. I have bad memory.

But i forgot you wanted a fake one, or at least showed you lack respect for CC or even BroCaps.
(Attachment Link)


You always talk all the BS about "community" this, "community" that "our community". **** you. You're insulting people based off their writing and telling them they have Alzheimer, you support fake CCs and you don't actually give two ****s about anyone and just want someone to think you're being useful.

Like BunnyLake said, you just let everyone do the work for you on the Pulse set and you try and take all the credit, when you had almost absolutely no idea what you were even doing and had to have a never ending discussion in the IC thread and even the GB thread. You didnt even finalize any of the details and were still changing things when people were ordering. What are you in charge of exactly? You chose the colors, make a few pictures and boom, you should get all the credit? If anyone, jdcarpe should get credit since he seemed to always be there to help and hold your hand through it all.

I'm a complete idiot and cant retain any information I read, but even I can see that you're full of ****.

Nobody has to try and twist what you say or hide information to try and make you look like the bad guy. You do it to yourself whenever you open your mouth.

Dont think that anybody is with you. Stop saying people are joining you and start saying "us" when people dont give two ****s about you and just want a keyset they think it's nice. This is in fact a community, but by your actions, it doesnt seem like you want to be a part of it.

Hey bro, yeah, I never heard of you but that doesn't really matters.

Apparently I have a stalker and a fan that loves to see what I'm bringing to /r/MK.

That's awesome! You can continue if you want, bring the "downvote train" right?

That Alzheimer one was another joke, mate. But seriously I don't want to explain because it's going to be way too laborious.

If you lost interest on PuLSE, well, that's lame. Maybe next time.

Also, the GB tipped in 72 hours which is equal to three days but apparently you can't do basic math.

Yes I wanted a fake one, for $25 it's a steal. But I didn't think it was a good idea ordering one because you know, it's fake and it looks kinda bad.

Ordering one would be way too much.

About Bun.. (nevermind, I'm not wasting my time anymore with this crap), but I gave credit to JD on the PuLSE thread and personally put his name on the special "thank you" list. He was a huge part of that GB, with advice.

I did all the design and submitted it to PMK so yes, it was my work.

Nobody else's.

You want to criticize PuLSE GB? Because I had to adjust a few things (added deep dish keys midway) for cruise control?

Go ahead mate. It still sold 1700+ goods (yes, blanks accounted) so you can't bring it down, many people loved it.

I gotta go, too busy.

I just happen to be on there a lot when you talk, and most of it is pure stupidity, so you bring the "downvote train" to yourself. Not everything you post is downvoted, just most of it.

I'm sure it was a joke.

72 hours = 3 days which does not equal a week. But again, i'm the one who cant do basic math.

Buying a fake one is what you wanted. Nothing about it being that particular one, but the fact is that you would rather get a lower price, and not care of it's authenticity.

I can go pick a color scheme, submit it to PMK, but i wouldnt call it my work.

Again, i'm criticizing YOU on how it was ran, and how nobody likes YOU. People like the keyset, that's cool, but i dont care about you and it looks like i'm not the only one.

"too busy", yet still lurks around to see what is being said. I'm suppose to be the stalker here  :cool:


Selling rune scimitar 30k

Any party hats?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HipsterPunks on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:54:50
I think the halarious part is that k3 has to photoshop/alter the photos of the caps he stole. We saw the photos taken by users who got fakes k3, they aint dat clean jabroni. Not only are you making $$$ off someone else designs you cant even cast a clean cap  :))
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HipsterPunks on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:56:04
I think the halarious part is that k3 has to photoshop/alter the photos of the caps he stole. We saw the photos taken by users who got fakes k3, they aint dat clean jabroni. Not only are you making $$$ off someone else designs you cant even cast a clean cap  :))

Ps- thank christ MiTo is gone, i am so tired of every post from him containing the word PuLSe

*On my phone dont know how it quoted myself instead of modifying, keeping for emphasis
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Photekq on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:56:14
Selling rune scimitar 30k
Got a d long?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 13 October 2014, 15:56:59
blah blah blah
Hey bro, yeah, I never heard of you but that doesn't really matters.
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yeah, why should you have to take **** from such nobodies and pluralize correctly?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Tym on Mon, 13 October 2014, 16:39:46
Selling rune scimitar 30k
Got a d long?
I'll do you a ddp++ for you?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 13 October 2014, 16:40:51
Wow, I go help my kid with his homework and come back and the forums are on fire!

I have nothing to add, really.  Don't like the fakers and hope they get what's coming to them. 

What is the most constructive way for us to support CF and Bro, really?  I mean the flaming is probably fun, but I'm not sure it really does much.  Is there some sort of legal witness we can file against buyers of fake goods?  Report them to customs bureau or something?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Mon, 13 October 2014, 17:08:02
Wow, I go help my kid with his homework and come back and the forums are on fire!

I have nothing to add, really.  Don't like the fakers and hope they get what's coming to them. 

What is the most constructive way for us to support CF and Bro, really?  I mean the flaming is probably fun, but I'm not sure it really does much.  Is there some sort of legal witness we can file against buyers of fake goods?  Report them to customs bureau or something?

Bro put up a thread where he said he was pursuing the legal angle and for us not to do anything rash.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tbc on Mon, 13 October 2014, 17:16:53
This k3kc guy or whatever is even worse than pacifist.
At least he didn't make exact clones of others' work
I though r/Mk was bad but I didn't think it was actually something this shameful.  Never have I sewn an enthusiast community that supported counterfeit products of their own bros' work

he didn't just make a fake

he actually said he was the original and clackfactory copied him


like that seriously scares me that someone that delusional isn't in a mental hospital...but maybe a good posterboy for better mental health funding?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 13 October 2014, 18:00:14
This k3kc guy or whatever is even worse than pacifist.
At least he didn't make exact clones of others' work
I though r/Mk was bad but I didn't think it was actually something this shameful.  Never have I sewn an enthusiast community that supported counterfeit products of their own bros' work

he didn't just make a fake

he actually said he was the original and clackfactory copied him


like that seriously scares me that someone that delusional isn't in a mental hospital...but maybe a good posterboy for better mental health funding?


Nah, that's just sloppy trolling.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 13 October 2014, 18:00:51
Wow, I go help my kid with his homework and come back and the forums are on fire!

I have nothing to add, really.  Don't like the fakers and hope they get what's coming to them. 

What is the most constructive way for us to support CF and Bro, really?  I mean the flaming is probably fun, but I'm not sure it really does much.  Is there some sort of legal witness we can file against buyers of fake goods?  Report them to customs bureau or something?

Best thing to do is wait for things to be done through the proper legal channels.

In other words, don't do anything.
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 13 October 2014, 18:03:47
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 13 October 2014, 18:06:30
he didn't just make a fake

he actually said he was the original and clackfactory copied him

like that seriously scares me that someone that delusional isn't in a mental hospital...but maybe a good posterboy for better mental health funding?

I don't think that's what he said. I think he was saying that his caps were marked with his mark, and in that way, they can't be confused with other counterfeits, or the original designs. In saying so, he's saying he's not trying to make direct counterfeits and fool people into thinking that they're the true item, but that he's making caps that are blatantly counterfeit and that can be seen as much by his mark.

Not that it makes any difference either way.

Moose is right

he's never said he wasn't making fakes, he's just convinced his are the best

which they're not
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 13 October 2014, 18:07:03
he didn't just make a fake

he actually said he was the original and clackfactory copied him

like that seriously scares me that someone that delusional isn't in a mental hospital...but maybe a good posterboy for better mental health funding?

I don't think that's what he said. I think he was saying that his caps were marked with his mark, and in that way, they can't be confused with other counterfeits, or the original designs. In saying so, he's saying he's not trying to make direct counterfeits and fool people into thinking that they're the true item, but that he's making caps that are blatantly counterfeit and that can be seen as much by his mark.

Not that it makes any difference either way.

Except the new fakebro photos show bros mark. This guy is the worst..  >:D
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 13 October 2014, 18:07:28

he didn't just make a fake

he actually said he was the original and clackfactory copied him

like that seriously scares me that someone that delusional isn't in a mental hospital...but maybe a good posterboy for better mental health funding?

I don't think that's what he said. I think he was saying that his caps were marked with his mark, and in that way, they can't be confused with other counterfeits, or the original designs. In saying so, he's saying he's not trying to make direct counterfeits and fool people into thinking that they're the true item, but that he's making caps that are blatantly counterfeit and that can be seen as much by his mark.

Not that it makes any difference either way.

Moose is right

he's never said he wasn't making fakes, he's just convinced his are the best

which they're not

Clearly. They look like utter crap.
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 13 October 2014, 18:10:22
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Mon, 13 October 2014, 19:05:38
I assume that the fake Bros with the Bro markings are intended to show copies trying to pass off as Brocaps, while his have his own markings to differentiate his caps from both Brocaps and the other fakes. I believe his site has a blurb stating something like that.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 13 October 2014, 19:53:20

Wow, I go help my kid with his homework and come back and the forums are on fire!

I have nothing to add, really.  Don't like the fakers and hope they get what's coming to them. 

What is the most constructive way for us to support CF and Bro, really?  I mean the flaming is probably fun, but I'm not sure it really does much.  Is there some sort of legal witness we can file against buyers of fake goods?  Report them to customs bureau or something?

Bro put up a thread where he said he was pursuing the legal angle and for us not to do anything rash.

Okay. Let's handle this like adults. Everyone keep the clippings from your toenails. Then we will put them in the beds of all the folks who support the crappity crap fakery.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Mon, 13 October 2014, 20:09:28

Wow, I go help my kid with his homework and come back and the forums are on fire!

I have nothing to add, really.  Don't like the fakers and hope they get what's coming to them. 

What is the most constructive way for us to support CF and Bro, really?  I mean the flaming is probably fun, but I'm not sure it really does much.  Is there some sort of legal witness we can file against buyers of fake goods?  Report them to customs bureau or something?

Bro put up a thread where he said he was pursuing the legal angle and for us not to do anything rash.

Okay. Let's handle this like adults. Everyone keep the clippings from your toenails. Then we will put them in the beds of all the folks who support the crappity crap fakery.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=64073.0

Linking for reference/sharing.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: k3kc..com on Mon, 13 October 2014, 22:49:13
After seeing my brobot, you guys have the Brocap’s GA immediately  ;)  I think you guys own me one
Competition make customers fall in love

https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Michael on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:00:45
After seeing my the cheap ripoff brobot, you guys have the Brocap’s GA immediately  ;)  I think you guys own me one
Competition window-lickers make customers fall in love

https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you (https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you)


You call the garbage you produce 'competition'? LOL


http://imgur.com/a/fvWj5 (http://imgur.com/a/fvWj5)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: byker on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:05:08
After seeing my brobot, you guys have the Brocap’s GA immediately  ;)  I think you guys own me one
Competition make customers fall in love

https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you

We already loved Ctrl.Alt and Bro before this sale, you had nothing to do with it! Although there go all of your claims that Bro's prices are  too high and what not..
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Booper on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:05:51
I'd rather pay top $ and support the real deal than buy some cheap imitation to save a few bucks. It doesn't make any sense to want a product but disrespect the artist who created it.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: k3kc..com on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:10:14
After seeing my the cheap ripoff brobot, you guys have the Brocap’s GA immediately  ;)  I think you guys own me one
Competition make customers fall in love

https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you (https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you)


You call the garbage you produce 'competition'? LOL


http://imgur.com/a/fvWj5 (http://imgur.com/a/fvWj5)

I promise, I just make the color you not give away, don't worry   :thumb:
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:11:27
holy **** keycaps look like they're covered in chicken grease
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Michael on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:12:30
holy **** keycaps look like they're covered in chicken grease


KFCkeycaps.com
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:14:30
homie sprays them ****s with soul glo before he ships them out

(http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Soul-Glo.jpg)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Binge on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:16:54
The audacity of this guy to roll over and parade his wares around.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: strict on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:28:39

After seeing my brobot, you guys have the Brocap’s GA immediately  ;)  I think you guys own me one
Competition make customers fall in love

https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you

How is it that every time you type something all I hear in my head is the sound of someone throwing up? You must feel very insecure about yourself to constantly come here and attempt to stir people up. Or is that you're such a lame duck in every other way imaginable that this is the only way you can manage to get people's attention? You have no other redeemable traits and would be forgotten and overlooked like street trash so you come around here and make a whole bunch of noise so that you get a few seconds of attention while the grown ups tell you to go back to the **** hole you crawled out of.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:32:08

holy **** keycaps look like they're covered in chicken grease


KFCkeycaps.com

Makin me hooooongry.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Michael on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:35:24
homie sprays them ****s with soul glo before he ships them out

Show Image
(http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Soul-Glo.jpg)


Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:38:35
homie sprays them ****s with soul glo before he ships them out

Show Image
(http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Soul-Glo.jpg)



LOL.  One of the best movies ever.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:45:25

Wow, I go help my kid with his homework and come back and the forums are on fire!

I have nothing to add, really.  Don't like the fakers and hope they get what's coming to them. 

What is the most constructive way for us to support CF and Bro, really?  I mean the flaming is probably fun, but I'm not sure it really does much.  Is there some sort of legal witness we can file against buyers of fake goods?  Report them to customs bureau or something?

Bro put up a thread where he said he was pursuing the legal angle and for us not to do anything rash.

Okay. Let's handle this like adults. Everyone keep the clippings from your toenails. Then we will put them in the beds of all the folks who support the crappity crap fakery.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=64073.0

Linking for reference/sharing.

Bro is the best!  :-*

After seeing my the cheap ripoff brobot, you guys have the Brocap’s GA immediately  ;)  I think you guys own me one
Competition window-lickers make customers fall in love

https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you (https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you)


You call the garbage you produce 'competition'? LOL


http://imgur.com/a/fvWj5 (http://imgur.com/a/fvWj5)

 :)) His work is so horrible. Great post Bro.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:49:00
Wow that is really sad that someone has gone out of their way just to spite BroCaps. Even though I personally am not a fan of expensive novelty keycaps I respect BroCaps for his work and think its terrible that anyone would go so low.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: lotus1109 on Tue, 14 October 2014, 00:24:18
I neither support fake bb nor people who sell their genuine bb at premium which is 2 or 3 times of the original price

and that's why I never own one
#fate
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Tue, 14 October 2014, 00:27:47
I neither support fake bb nor people who sell their genuine bb at premium which is 2 or 3 times of the original price

and that's why I never own one
#fate

Don't feel bad. I don't either. You'll get one eventually. Just takes a ****load of patience.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: frosty on Tue, 14 October 2014, 01:32:19
This guy is atrocious
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Tue, 14 October 2014, 02:17:20
He reminds me of those kids at school who purposely stir up **** with other kids, then run and stand beside a teacher and smile so they don't get the piss beat out of them like they should. In this case the teacher he's using as protection is a different country.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Motan22 on Tue, 14 October 2014, 02:38:47
After seeing my brobot, you guys have the Brocap’s GA immediately  ;)  I think you guys own me one
Competition make customers fall in love

https://ctrlalt.io/bro-caps/bunny-bro-loves-you

Ignorant and disrespectful. What you are doing is counterfeiting and anyone with any shred of decency will not go near your "products". Take your irrational spite and fakes elsewhere.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: deci on Tue, 14 October 2014, 02:42:31
Hi, I'm just a noob here but damn I don't know what is more surprising, the fact that there are douche bags counterfeiting IP even in a niche community like this one, or that there are actually people who want to buy them.

It's just straight up stealing, what part of that don't people get?

And even if you are devoid of ethics, isn't the appeal of artisan keycaps to collect something rare and beautiful?
What's the point of collecting ugly fake mass produced garbage?

Mito, I really love the design of Cospar and it was going to be my first SA keyset but I can't understand why you would support this K3 guy and request keycaps from him. I think you are more than intelligent enough to understand why people would be upset about this.

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 14 October 2014, 13:11:33
^
That's pretty much it, friend.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: lakin.wecker on Wed, 15 October 2014, 12:21:35
Wow.  Reading through that Cospar thread and then this one is a great introduction to the sort of community this place is.  Real friendly.  Good thing I'm new and have zero history.

I really do feel like everyone involved in this is acting like a 5 year old.  Want to boycott someone because you believe they support counterfeiting, fine.  Feel you're being unfairly targeted and it's being misunderstood that you only said that you would support original designs? Fine.  But the personal attacks?  Sheeesh.  Banning everyone who buys Cospar from ever buying from your store again?  Aside from being technically impossible - it's childish.

I plan to buy Cospar because I like it. For no other reason.  Mito - Grow up. Admit that what you said wasn't appropriate and try apologizing.

If ctrlalt.io has a group buy I want in on, I'll join. For no other reason that I like what they're selling. (I, for one, would love a RainDrop keyset).  Trying to ban me from your store if I buy Cospar is a terrible way to treat your potential customers. Grow up and realize that attempting to ban someone like this is a fools errand.

I say all this with the realization that no-one involved will like me much after this. Meh. Hopefully I can go back to ignoring all of this drivel. 

Enjoy your weekend.

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: keyton on Wed, 15 October 2014, 12:31:59
Wow.  Reading through that Cospar thread and then this one is a great introduction to the sort of community this place is.  Real friendly.  Good thing I'm new and have zero history.

I really do feel like everyone involved in this is acting like a 5 year old.  Want to boycott someone because you believe they support counterfeiting, fine.  Feel you're being unfairly targeted and it's being misunderstood that you only said that you would support original designs? Fine.  But the personal attacks?  Sheeesh.  Banning everyone who buys Cospar from ever buying from your store again?  Aside from being technically impossible - it's childish.

I plan to buy Cospar because I like it. For no other reason.  Mito - Grow up. Admit that what you said wasn't appropriate and try apologizing.

If ctrlalt.io has a group buy I want in on, I'll join. For no other reason that I like what they're selling. (I, for one, would love a RainDrop keyset).  Trying to ban me from your store if I buy Cospar is a terrible way to treat your potential customers. Grow up and realize that attempting to ban someone like this is a fools errand.

I say all this with the realization that no-one involved will like me much after this. Meh. Hopefully I can go back to ignoring all of this drivel. 

Enjoy your weekend.

You must be new here.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:00:10
Trying to ban me from your store if I buy Cospar is a terrible way to treat your potential customers.

This seems to be a common reaction to hearing that bit of information.  Since you may not know, I will just inform you that ctrlalt.io does not operate as a traditional store, with profits.  They operate in a very community-minded fashion, often losing personal money to ensure that the keysets reach us in a timely manner.  So losing "business" like this really doesn't hurt anyone, except those of you who choose to get banned.

Just thought you might not know that and it would be valuable information.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: whentheclouds on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:05:07
Reading through that Cospar thread and then this one is a great introduction to the sort of community this place is
you chose the wrong topics for a first impression. this community is full of fantastic people who have been extremely patient to a noob like myself. i'm aware that lots of drama have occurred over the years (they banned DangWong who created one of the most awesome blogs ever), but i don't concern myself with all the background power play and have no reason to.

But the personal attacks?  Sheeesh. 
yeah the attacks were unnecessary, but i figure it's a "you punch my bros i punch back" kind of thing. i would have preferred seeing them take the moral high ground instead of stooping to MiTo's level (a deplorable individual, anyone who has followed his previous GB should be able to see this), but it's understandable

Trying to ban me from your store if I buy Cospar is a terrible way to treat your potential customers. Grow up and realize that attempting to ban someone like this is a fools errand. 
speaking as someone who has only attempted to make a purchase from the CtrlAlt store once, it's easily possible for them to do this, even if it requires unwarranted effort. and since we're dealing with handmade artisan caps where the demand way exceeds the supply, i'd say the ability to order a cap is a privilege, not a right. this privilege can easily be taken away from you if they desire
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MiTo on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:29:45
I find very funny that some of you refer to me as a "deplorable individual", "ignorant" and other pejorative words without ever talking to me before.

Seriously, most of you don't even know me. You're just hopping on the hate train because some of your "friends" severely disliked my opinion about this K3 dude.

You're taking the pain from individuals that directly exposed, ridiculed and offended me me, on this forum. And if people disrespect me, I'll disrespect them too, simple as that. But that's ok, you can think and support whatever you want.

I already offered help and tried to apologize many times to users that I directly have a problem with.

BunnyLake (came on a high horse on PuLSE's IC demanding that molds should be under somebody's name, even though the legends weren't even decided yet - he also suggested people to boycott PuLSE on his first post ever written to me, it's on the bottom of page 4 of PuLSE's IC thread) never answered and nubbinator (don't know when the hate started, but he asked for help with mockups and I offered it, he never answered, not even my apologizes).

Boycotting Cospar is also a stupid idea, since you're basically boycotting drawings that I submitted to PMK.

They can still sell it if they want, and I won't lose anything if it eventually fails - which is something very unlikely to happen.

Banning people from participating on GBs just because you hate me, Ctrl.Alt?

Go for it, but that won't work.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: lakin.wecker on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:33:13
Trying to ban me from your store if I buy Cospar is a terrible way to treat your potential customers. Grow up and realize that attempting to ban someone like this is a fools errand. 
speaking as someone who has only attempted to make a purchase from the CtrlAlt store once, it's easily possible for them to do this, even if it requires unwarranted effort. and since we're dealing with handmade artisan caps where the demand way exceeds the supply, i'd say the ability to order a cap is a privilege, not a right. this privilege can easily be taken away from you if they desire

I doubt this is the appropriate forum to discuss this at length, but I thought I might clarify what I meant.  It's completely within their rights to try and block an individual from their store. There is a lot they can do to try and block someone, but it all boils down to using the information given to their site when you visit it, which ranges from Browser/OS version/Browser plugins, IP address,  Email Address, Name, Address to credit card information. All of these things are very easy to change. I was trying to express that trying to block someone from a technical standpoint is pretty much impossible without (for example) blocking everyone else.  If they legitimately don't want me to purchase from them I will likely respect their wishes and not do so.


Trying to ban me from your store if I buy Cospar is a terrible way to treat your potential customers.

This seems to be a common reaction to hearing that bit of information.  Since you may not know, I will just inform you that ctrlalt.io does not operate as a traditional store, with profits.  They operate in a very community-minded fashion, often losing personal money to ensure that the keysets reach us in a timely manner.  So losing "business" like this really doesn't hurt anyone, except those of you who choose to get banned.

Just thought you might not know that and it would be valuable information.

It is valuable information. Thank you.

Quote
Those of you who choose to get banned
  I didn't choose to get banned. I chose to purchase Cospar before all of this happened.  ctrlalt.io chose to ban me because I wanted a particular keyset.  Not the other way around.  It's unclear to me whether they will follow through with their attempted ban, but if they do I will likely respect it.

EDIT: removing a misformatted quote.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MiTo on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:36:09
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:36:37
I find very funny that some of you refer to me as a "deplorable individual", "ignorant" and other pejorative words without ever talking to me before.

Seriously, most of you don't even know me. You're just hopping on the hate train because some of your "friends" severely disliked my opinion about this K3 dude.

You're taking the pain from individuals that directly exposed, ridiculed and offended me me, on this forum. And if people disrespect me, I'll disrespect them too, simple as that. But that's ok, you can think and support whatever you want.

I already offered help and tried to apologize many times to users that I directly have a problem with.

BunnyLake (came on a high horse on PuLSE's IC demanding that molds should be under somebody's name, even though the legends weren't even decided yet - he also suggested people to boycott PuLSE on his first post ever written to me, it's on the bottom of page 4 of PuLSE's IC thread) never answered and nubbinator (don't know when the hate started, but he asked for help with mockups and I offered it, he never answered, not even my apologizes).

Boycotting Cospar is also a stupid idea, since you're basically boycotting drawings that I submitted to PMK.

They can still sell it if they want, and I won't lose anything if it eventually fails - which is something very unlikely to happen.

Banning people from participating on GBs just because you hate me, Ctrl.Alt?

Go for it, but that won't work.

you are a deplorable individual who just cant leave it, always finding little ways to stir and bully people and make yourself out to be innocent

running around on other platforms where you think you can get away with it

(http://i.imgur.com/7n1cZWG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OSwdJXH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gf7SzYA.jpg)

changing ops so you can get away with lies and slander without posting after mod warnings

look forward to november 1st, then see how well you do after fauxspar
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Michael on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:37:45
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: digi on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:39:44
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Confirmed, the GB leader of the fULse Set is a troll.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: IPT on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:42:42
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/2603145/powe-popcorn-o.gif)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:44:46
I generally just look at my watched threads and the making stuff section because that is where my interests lie and I don't have the time to browse the rest of the forum or the money to browse the market sections, however I had some time in the last week so I decided to explore the happening in the other sections and it made me go back into my hole. I'm not gonna comment on the fake clacks in particular or ongoing arguments between the various members, however it does hurt to see the direction in which things are going in this community, a community which I believe is one of the most friendly and loving on the internet. Reading lakin.wecker's comment hurt me because of what he perceived of this community on his fairly new visit, however certainly how I would have seen the community, if I came in at such a time, lucky for me I have seen the other side of this forum, the more prominent, positive side.

I'm sure BunnyLake knows I love him, and JDCarpe that I respect him immensely, but that doesn't mean I hate MiTo or even K3KC. I always believe no one is bad, just misunderstood or misguided. Thus I just have the following advice for our new members, hopefully they'll understand what I am trying to say and take it in a positive stride.

MiTo, you have an eye for design and creating good looking sets and and even better talent to sell your goods, I know you aren't selling them on PMK as such, but I mean figuratively, you have good marketing skills. Use them wisely and stick to what you do best. I understand what you meant _initially_ when you said you support K3KC, I really do, and I address this below as well, but when people misunderstood your comments, you took things personally and to your ego. Please calm down and reflect on what you did and where your strengths lie, in making awesome colorways. Understand what BunnyLake and JDCarpe have offered to this community, they have helped so many new members, helped out in numerous GBs, which weren't even organised by themselves. JDCarpe has been always approachable by all, specially when designing new keyboards and beginning their keyboard journey. All this without asking anything in return, I know neither are you.

K3KC, you have the time, logistics and tools to create keycaps, why not put those to good use and create your own designs and art. This community is wide and varied, almost anything you envision and create will find takers as there are so many people with different tastes. Let's say, you come to a creative-block or just can't think of ideas for new caps, turn to the community, find what people would like, or make your service available to those that don't have the setup to create their own keycaps but have ideas. The number of keyboard enthusiasts are so few in this world that any financial retun on keycaps or any keyboard related accessory is hardly enough return for most people's sustenance. At the end of the day we are all in it for our love of keyboards and related stuff. Put them skills and assets to good use. It's not too late to apologise and start over, and trust me this community is so friendly and welcoming, they will accept you and love you more than you can imagine.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MiTo on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:46:03
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?

I already gave up on that individual since I can't even comprehend what he writes most of the time. I'm not joking, never before have I read comments on the Internet that are so hard to understand like his ones. I don't know if it is that lack of punctuation or the word he uses, but seriously it's always hard for me to read. I tried to apologize to him a couple of months ago and he answered that he was "too busy to think of a proper answer".

Also, he offended me on GeekHack and I replied on Reddit that's all.

EDIT: gave* not "have"
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:47:56
I generally just look at my watched threads and the making stuff section because that is where my interests lie and I don't have the time to browse the rest of the forum or the money to browse the market sections, however I had some time in the last week so I decided to explore the happening in the other sections and it made me go back into my hole. I'm not gonna comment on the fake clacks in particular or ongoing arguments between the various members, however it does hurt to see the direction in which things are going in this community, a community which I believe is one of the most friendly and loving on the internet. Reading lakin.wecker's comment hurt me because of what he perceived of this community on his fairly new visit, however certainly how I would have seen the community, if I came in at such a time, lucky for me I have seen the other side of this forum, the more prominent, positive side.

I'm sure BunnyLake knows I love him, and JDCarpe that I respect him immensely, but that doesn't mean I hate MiTo or even K3KC. I always believe no one is bad, just misunderstood or misguided. Thus I just have the following advice for our new members, hopefully they'll understand what I am trying to say and take it in a positive stride.

MiTo, you have an eye for design and creating good looking sets and and even better talent to sell your goods, I know you aren't selling them on PMK as such, but I mean figuratively, you have good marketing skills. Use them wisely and stick to what you do best. I understand what you meant _initially_ when you said you support K3KC, I really do, and I address this below as well, but when people misunderstood your comments, you took things personally and to your ego. Please calm down and reflect on what you did and where your strengths lie, in making awesome colorways. Understand what BunnyLake and JDCarpe have offered to this community, they have helped so many new members, helped out in numerous GBs, which weren't even organised by themselves. JDCarpe has been always approachable by all, specially when designing new keyboards and beginning their keyboard journey. All this without asking anything in return, I know neither are you.

K3KC, you have the time, logistics and tools to create keycaps, why not put those to good use and create your own designs and art. This community is wide and varied, almost anything you envision and create will find takers as there are so many people with different tastes. Let's say, you come to a creative-block or just can't think of ideas for new caps, turn to the community, find what people would like, or make your service available to those that don't have the setup to create their own keycaps but have ideas. The number of keyboard enthusiasts are so few in this world that any financial retun on keycaps or any keyboard related accessory is hardly enough return for most people's sustenance. At the end of the day we are all in it for our love of keyboards and related stuff. Put them skills and assets to good use. It's not too late to apologise and start over, and trust me this community is so friendly and welcoming, they will accept you and love you more than you can imagine.

One of the few posts here that is chill for once.
I think everyone needs to stand back for a moment and get a perspective on this from hindsight. That might douse the flames a bit.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:50:28
Trying to ban me from your store if I buy Cospar is a terrible way to treat your potential customers.

This seems to be a common reaction to hearing that bit of information.  Since you may not know, I will just inform you that ctrlalt.io does not operate as a traditional store, with profits.  They operate in a very community-minded fashion, often losing personal money to ensure that the keysets reach us in a timely manner.  So losing "business" like this really doesn't hurt anyone, except those of you who choose to get banned.

I'll never understand how losing money (or time, sanity, etc.) makes an organization heroic, or in some way 'better' than one that operates at a profit. What you're saying Hoff is that since ctrl.alt's modus operandi is to lose money anyway, losing even more money by banning customers will make them ... more heroic? Or 'community-minded'? By that definition, Hoff, samwisekoi's NuclearData set (run on PMK) is less community-minded than if it had been run at ctrl.alt.

Maybe the people who use PMK can burn some money on an altar for 'the community'? Would that make people feel better?

BL and the team at ctrl.alt shouldn't have to lose money, or sleep, etc. in order to serve the community.

The ban threat seems very petty to me. People are going to buy what they want to buy -- threatening people isn't going to help the 'community'.

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:55:40
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?

I already have up on that individual since I can't even comprehend what he writes most of the time. I'm not joking, never before have I read comments on the Internet that are so hard to understand like his ones. I don't know if it is that lack of punctuation or the word he uses, but seriously it's always hard for me to read. I tried to apologize to him a couple of months ago and he answered that he was "too busy to think of a proper answer".

Also, he offended me on GeekHack and I replied on Reddit that's all.

you are so full of ****, everything that comes out of your mouth is lies or blowing smoke up your own arse, i dont think yo ucan see whats happening, shift your inflated pompous ego to one side, and realise what you are doing to yourself

this all started because i tried to help you, you started threatening and **** talking me, then took all of my advice anyway but from jd and gave him a special thanks, then you turn on him

you have zero ethics/morals or remorse, the only time you show any sign of sincerity about your mistakes and actions is when its in your best interest to do so

you run around the internet bullying me, calling me names, making me out to be the bad guy, but i think if you take a look around here, and the people sticking up for me, there would be a reason for that

you say me banning people will do nothing, ive had tons of pms showing me support, and congratulating me for taking a stand against you, ive even had people cancel their pulse orders to show support

this could have all been very different if you either took the help that was offered to you or graciously declined

your trouble is, you think you are this great social manipulator, rallying people around and making people do all the work for you, the trouble is you cant keep it up, your a sad pathetic little man way out of his depth and struggling to keep control, lashing out at me because you odnt know what else to do

me and many others are starting a petition to have you removed from pmk, i dont think they will want someone saying stuff like this to people they work with

(http://i.imgur.com/gf7SzYA.jpg)

saying things like this to large customers of theirs

(http://i.imgur.com/7n1cZWG.jpg)

and being generally rude to their customers
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 13:57:47
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?

I already have up on that individual since I can't even comprehend what he writes most of the time. I'm not joking, never before have I read comments on the Internet that are so hard to understand like his ones. I don't know if it is that lack of punctuation or the word he uses, but seriously it's always hard for me to read. I tried to apologize to him a couple of months ago and he answered that he was "too busy to think of a proper answer".

Also, he offended me on GeekHack and I replied on Reddit that's all.

you are so full of ****, everything that comes out of your mouth is lies or blowing smoke up your own arse, i dont think yo ucan see whats happening, shift your inflated pompous ego to one side, and realise what you are doing to yourself

this all started because i tried to help you, you started threatening and **** talking me, then took all of my advice anyway but from jd and gave him a special thanks, then you turn on him

you have zero ethics/morals or remorse, the only time you show any sign of sincerity about your mistakes and actions is when its in your best interest to do so

you run around the internet bullying me, calling me names, making me out to be the bad guy, but i think if you take a look around here, and the people sticking up for me, there would be a reason for that

you say me banning people will do nothing, ive had tons of pms showing me support, and congratulating me for taking a stand against you, ive even had people cancel their pulse orders to show support

this could have all been very different if you either took the help that was offered to you or graciously declined

your trouble is, you think you are this great social manipulator, rallying people around and making people do all the work for you, the trouble is you cant keep it up, your a sad pathetic little man way out of his depth and struggling to keep control, lashing out at me because you odnt know what else to do

me and many others are starting a petition to have you removed from pmk, i dont think they will want someone saying stuff like this to people they work with

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gf7SzYA.jpg)


saying things like this to large customers of theirs

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7n1cZWG.jpg)


and being generally rude to their customers

Alright, personal attacks are done on all threads. Enough. You're grown ass men. Walk away from the keyboard, or handle it privately.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:01:53
BunnyLake (came on a high horse on PuLSE's IC demanding that molds should be under somebody's name, even though the legends weren't even decided yet - he also suggested people to boycott PuLSE on his first post ever written to me, it's on the bottom of page 4 of PuLSE's IC thread)

I was participating in that thread at the time and what you are saying is a misrepresentation of what was going on at the time.

Bunny's first post http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61822.msg1443018#msg1443018

TL;DR: The discussion was over the fact you wanted the community to crowdfund the cherry font legends for SA and bunny was trying to explain whoever paid for those legends would have the exclusive right to the molds unless otherwise noted with SP.

From the beginning in your Pulse IC it was clear you were new and many of us tried to help guide you because there were many things you didn't know and you took offense to that and things have been spiraling since.

EDIT: I took too long to reply....but this is still a valid observation.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:09:34
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?

I already have up on that individual since I can't even comprehend what he writes most of the time. I'm not joking, never before have I read comments on the Internet that are so hard to understand like his ones. I don't know if it is that lack of punctuation or the word he uses, but seriously it's always hard for me to read. I tried to apologize to him a couple of months ago and he answered that he was "too busy to think of a proper answer".

Also, he offended me on GeekHack and I replied on Reddit that's all.

you are so full of ****, everything that comes out of your mouth is lies or blowing smoke up your own arse, i dont think yo ucan see whats happening, shift your inflated pompous ego to one side, and realise what you are doing to yourself

this all started because i tried to help you, you started threatening and **** talking me, then took all of my advice anyway but from jd and gave him a special thanks, then you turn on him

you have zero ethics/morals or remorse, the only time you show any sign of sincerity about your mistakes and actions is when its in your best interest to do so

you run around the internet bullying me, calling me names, making me out to be the bad guy, but i think if you take a look around here, and the people sticking up for me, there would be a reason for that

you say me banning people will do nothing, ive had tons of pms showing me support, and congratulating me for taking a stand against you, ive even had people cancel their pulse orders to show support

this could have all been very different if you either took the help that was offered to you or graciously declined

your trouble is, you think you are this great social manipulator, rallying people around and making people do all the work for you, the trouble is you cant keep it up, your a sad pathetic little man way out of his depth and struggling to keep control, lashing out at me because you odnt know what else to do

me and many others are starting a petition to have you removed from pmk, i dont think they will want someone saying stuff like this to people they work with

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gf7SzYA.jpg)


saying things like this to large customers of theirs

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7n1cZWG.jpg)


and being generally rude to their customers

Alright, personal attacks are done on all threads. Enough. You're grown ass men. Walk away from the keyboard, or handle it privately.

Why?
People like me would then miss out and not be able to make informed opinions and decisions about people running stores/GB's.
Having this open and in public allows users (like me) to make informed decisions and choices about where my money (and thus support) goes. If this was handled behind closed doors I wouldn't know anything about any of this and be potentially sending money and supporting people I would (have I known all the facts) never want anything to do with.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:18:17
Alright, personal attacks are done on all threads. Enough. You're grown ass men. Walk away from the keyboard, or handle it privately.

Why?
People like me would then miss out and not be able to make informed opinions and decisions about people running stores/GB's.
Having this open and in public allows users (like me) to make informed decisions and choices about where my money (and thus support) goes. If this was handled behind closed doors I wouldn't know anything about any of this and be potentially sending money and supporting people I would (have I known all the facts) never want anything to do with.

This. People need to know why this is happening, not just that it's happening.

Even an unbiased outside observer can read through the PuLSE IC thread and see what happened between BunnyLake and MiTo there. And read the FakeBro thread, and see what MiTo supports there. Go to the thread on reddit, and see his posts, which are what BunnyLake copied and pasted here. Be informed before you support one party or the other.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:19:07
I generally just look at my watched threads and the making stuff section because that is where my interests lie and I don't have the time to browse the rest of the forum or the money to browse the market sections, however I had some time in the last week so I decided to explore the happening in the other sections and it made me go back into my hole. I'm not gonna comment on the fake clacks in particular or ongoing arguments between the various members, however it does hurt to see the direction in which things are going in this community, a community which I believe is one of the most friendly and loving on the internet. Reading lakin.wecker's comment hurt me because of what he perceived of this community on his fairly new visit, however certainly how I would have seen the community, if I came in at such a time, lucky for me I have seen the other side of this forum, the more prominent, positive side.

I'm sure BunnyLake knows I love him, and JDCarpe that I respect him immensely, but that doesn't mean I hate MiTo or even K3KC. I always believe no one is bad, just misunderstood or misguided. Thus I just have the following advice for our new members, hopefully they'll understand what I am trying to say and take it in a positive stride.

MiTo, you have an eye for design and creating good looking sets and and even better talent to sell your goods, I know you aren't selling them on PMK as such, but I mean figuratively, you have good marketing skills. Use them wisely and stick to what you do best. I understand what you meant _initially_ when you said you support K3KC, I really do, and I address this below as well, but when people misunderstood your comments, you took things personally and to your ego. Please calm down and reflect on what you did and where your strengths lie, in making awesome colorways. Understand what BunnyLake and JDCarpe have offered to this community, they have helped so many new members, helped out in numerous GBs, which weren't even organised by themselves. JDCarpe has been always approachable by all, specially when designing new keyboards and beginning their keyboard journey. All this without asking anything in return, I know neither are you.

K3KC, you have the time, logistics and tools to create keycaps, why not put those to good use and create your own designs and art. This community is wide and varied, almost anything you envision and create will find takers as there are so many people with different tastes. Let's say, you come to a creative-block or just can't think of ideas for new caps, turn to the community, find what people would like, or make your service available to those that don't have the setup to create their own keycaps but have ideas. The number of keyboard enthusiasts are so few in this world that any financial retun on keycaps or any keyboard related accessory is hardly enough return for most people's sustenance. At the end of the day we are all in it for our love of keyboards and related stuff. Put them skills and assets to good use. It's not too late to apologise and start over, and trust me this community is so friendly and welcoming, they will accept you and love you more than you can imagine.

One of the few posts here that is chill for once.
I think everyone needs to stand back for a moment and get a perspective on this from hindsight. That might douse the flames a bit.

Thank you, but seems the post got lost in the mountain of hate. When a fight like this happens in real life among my friends, I shriek like a little girl while stomping my feet, and everyone shuts up, takes a step back, reflects; apologies all around and a fun night follows. Wish it were that simple online.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:19:52
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?

I already have up on that individual since I can't even comprehend what he writes most of the time. I'm not joking, never before have I read comments on the Internet that are so hard to understand like his ones. I don't know if it is that lack of punctuation or the word he uses, but seriously it's always hard for me to read. I tried to apologize to him a couple of months ago and he answered that he was "too busy to think of a proper answer".

Also, he offended me on GeekHack and I replied on Reddit that's all.

you are so full of ****, everything that comes out of your mouth is lies or blowing smoke up your own arse, i dont think yo ucan see whats happening, shift your inflated pompous ego to one side, and realise what you are doing to yourself

this all started because i tried to help you, you started threatening and **** talking me, then took all of my advice anyway but from jd and gave him a special thanks, then you turn on him

you have zero ethics/morals or remorse, the only time you show any sign of sincerity about your mistakes and actions is when its in your best interest to do so

you run around the internet bullying me, calling me names, making me out to be the bad guy, but i think if you take a look around here, and the people sticking up for me, there would be a reason for that

you say me banning people will do nothing, ive had tons of pms showing me support, and congratulating me for taking a stand against you, ive even had people cancel their pulse orders to show support

this could have all been very different if you either took the help that was offered to you or graciously declined

your trouble is, you think you are this great social manipulator, rallying people around and making people do all the work for you, the trouble is you cant keep it up, your a sad pathetic little man way out of his depth and struggling to keep control, lashing out at me because you odnt know what else to do

me and many others are starting a petition to have you removed from pmk, i dont think they will want someone saying stuff like this to people they work with

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gf7SzYA.jpg)


saying things like this to large customers of theirs

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7n1cZWG.jpg)


and being generally rude to their customers

Alright, personal attacks are done on all threads. Enough. You're grown ass men. Walk away from the keyboard, or handle it privately.

Why?
People like me would then miss out and not be able to make informed opinions and decisions about people running stores/GB's.
Having this open and in public allows users (like me) to make informed decisions and choices about where my money (and thus support) goes. If this was handled behind closed doors I wouldn't know anything about any of this and be potentially sending money and supporting people I would (have I known all the facts) never want anything to do with.

It's not like the information isn't out there. This has just gone on long enough. Every single day, it's the same two people having it out. It's a derailment from the topic at hand, is against ToS, and does not have a place here. Making informed decisions on where to put your money is fine, and in this case, you have more than enough evidence to choose what you do for yourself, thus why I'm ending it now.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:21:10
When a fight like this happens in real life among my friends, I shriek like a little girl while stomping my feet, and everyone shuts up, takes a step back, reflects; apologies all around and a fun night follows. Wish it were that simple online.

That deserves its own youtube video NOW! :p

Then next time this happens we can post it.  :))
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:23:22
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?

I already have up on that individual since I can't even comprehend what he writes most of the time. I'm not joking, never before have I read comments on the Internet that are so hard to understand like his ones. I don't know if it is that lack of punctuation or the word he uses, but seriously it's always hard for me to read. I tried to apologize to him a couple of months ago and he answered that he was "too busy to think of a proper answer".

Also, he offended me on GeekHack and I replied on Reddit that's all.

you are so full of ****, everything that comes out of your mouth is lies or blowing smoke up your own arse, i dont think yo ucan see whats happening, shift your inflated pompous ego to one side, and realise what you are doing to yourself

this all started because i tried to help you, you started threatening and **** talking me, then took all of my advice anyway but from jd and gave him a special thanks, then you turn on him

you have zero ethics/morals or remorse, the only time you show any sign of sincerity about your mistakes and actions is when its in your best interest to do so

you run around the internet bullying me, calling me names, making me out to be the bad guy, but i think if you take a look around here, and the people sticking up for me, there would be a reason for that

you say me banning people will do nothing, ive had tons of pms showing me support, and congratulating me for taking a stand against you, ive even had people cancel their pulse orders to show support

this could have all been very different if you either took the help that was offered to you or graciously declined

your trouble is, you think you are this great social manipulator, rallying people around and making people do all the work for you, the trouble is you cant keep it up, your a sad pathetic little man way out of his depth and struggling to keep control, lashing out at me because you odnt know what else to do

me and many others are starting a petition to have you removed from pmk, i dont think they will want someone saying stuff like this to people they work with

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gf7SzYA.jpg)


saying things like this to large customers of theirs

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7n1cZWG.jpg)


and being generally rude to their customers

Alright, personal attacks are done on all threads. Enough. You're grown ass men. Walk away from the keyboard, or handle it privately.

Why?
People like me would then miss out and not be able to make informed opinions and decisions about people running stores/GB's.
Having this open and in public allows users (like me) to make informed decisions and choices about where my money (and thus support) goes. If this was handled behind closed doors I wouldn't know anything about any of this and be potentially sending money and supporting people I would (have I known all the facts) never want anything to do with.

It's not like the information isn't out there. This has just gone on long enough. Every single day, it's the same two people having it out. It's a derailment from the topic at hand, is against ToS, and does not have a place here. Making informed decisions on where to put your money is fine, and in this case, you have more than enough evidence to choose what you do for yourself, thus why I'm ending it now.

and giving me a warning without messaging me or giving me any other explanation, i had totally stopped, as requested by a mod i was speaking to about the situation

mito comes back on and starts again, i did what the mod told me, which was to message them and report the post, mito continued, so i replied to his post

so at the very least, i would like an explanation sent to me about why im having moderation action against me

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: whentheclouds on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:24:12
I'll never understand how losing money (or time, sanity, etc.) makes an organization heroic, or in some way 'better' than one that operates at a profit.
i think what he's saying is that, since CtrlAlt doesn't share the same traditional philosophies regarding profits, they also have different standards concerning how they value their customers. and ultimately, the customer has more to lose by missing out on sales than the store itself. not that they're martyrs for operating at a loss
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:29:50
@exitfire
I don't really agree with your stance, but it's pointless to argue/debate with a mod about rules.

I hope when this is shaken out that someone can post the fallout as tracking down all this stuff on Reddit and other sites etc isn't always the easiest thing. And it would be nice to have it archived on here as Mito's GB was run from here (I assume anyway).
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:30:01


and giving me a warning without messaging me or giving me any other explanation, i had totally stopped, as requested by a mod i was speaking to about the situation

mito comes back on and starts again, i did what the mod told me, which was to message them and report the post, mito continued, so i replied to his post

so at the very least, i would like an explanation sent to me about why im having moderation action against me

After discussion on this topic:


There was a message that was attached to the warning, the box must have not gotten checked prior to the warning being issued.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:31:41
@exitfire
I don't really agree with your stance, but it's pointless to argue/debate with a mod about rules.

I hope when this is shaken out that someone can post the fallout as tracking down all this stuff on Reddit and other sites etc isn't always the easiest thing. And it would be nice to have it archived on here as Mito's GB was run from here (I assume anyway).

As I said, there are plenty of examples on here of the way he has acted. You can either look in his post history here, or look in threads for other buys that he has run/had a part in. We're not removing any material at all. It's all still there in plain sight.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: henz on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:32:45
Hopefully you guys can continue to answer the noobs questions now :) too many elders in one place.

I myself felt like the Pulse GB thread felt icky from the beginning, Something about his bragging when hitting MOQ disguested me.Then the storm started.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:35:37
@exitfire
I don't really agree with your stance, but it's pointless to argue/debate with a mod about rules.

I hope when this is shaken out that someone can post the fallout as tracking down all this stuff on Reddit and other sites etc isn't always the easiest thing. And it would be nice to have it archived on here as Mito's GB was run from here (I assume anyway).

As I said, there are plenty of examples on here of the way he has acted. You can either look in his post history here, or look in threads for other buys that he has run/had a part in. We're not removing any material at all. It's all still there in plain sight.

But there were some things that the mods already deleted.

@exitfire
I don't really agree with your stance, but it's pointless to argue/debate with a mod about rules.

I hope when this is shaken out that someone can post the fallout as tracking down all this stuff on Reddit and other sites etc isn't always the easiest thing. And it would be nice to have it archived on here as Mito's GB was run from here (I assume anyway).

reddit for MiTo https://www.reddit.com/user/Lyqu1d
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:38:00
Grazie Spam
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:40:59
Also, if anyone wants to apologize for all this stupidity, I'm wide open to it.

I just want to design and share ideas, as I love mechs as all of you do.


Were you going to apologize for your disgusting behavior and language over at reddit?

I already have up on that individual since I can't even comprehend what he writes most of the time. I'm not joking, never before have I read comments on the Internet that are so hard to understand like his ones. I don't know if it is that lack of punctuation or the word he uses, but seriously it's always hard for me to read. I tried to apologize to him a couple of months ago and he answered that he was "too busy to think of a proper answer".

Also, he offended me on GeekHack and I replied on Reddit that's all.

you are so full of ****, everything that comes out of your mouth is lies or blowing smoke up your own arse, i dont think yo ucan see whats happening, shift your inflated pompous ego to one side, and realise what you are doing to yourself

this all started because i tried to help you, you started threatening and **** talking me, then took all of my advice anyway but from jd and gave him a special thanks, then you turn on him

you have zero ethics/morals or remorse, the only time you show any sign of sincerity about your mistakes and actions is when its in your best interest to do so

you run around the internet bullying me, calling me names, making me out to be the bad guy, but i think if you take a look around here, and the people sticking up for me, there would be a reason for that

you say me banning people will do nothing, ive had tons of pms showing me support, and congratulating me for taking a stand against you, ive even had people cancel their pulse orders to show support

this could have all been very different if you either took the help that was offered to you or graciously declined

your trouble is, you think you are this great social manipulator, rallying people around and making people do all the work for you, the trouble is you cant keep it up, your a sad pathetic little man way out of his depth and struggling to keep control, lashing out at me because you odnt know what else to do

me and many others are starting a petition to have you removed from pmk, i dont think they will want someone saying stuff like this to people they work with

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gf7SzYA.jpg)


saying things like this to large customers of theirs

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7n1cZWG.jpg)


and being generally rude to their customers

Alright, personal attacks are done on all threads. Enough. You're grown ass men. Walk away from the keyboard, or handle it privately.

Why?
People like me would then miss out and not be able to make informed opinions and decisions about people running stores/GB's.
Having this open and in public allows users (like me) to make informed decisions and choices about where my money (and thus support) goes. If this was handled behind closed doors I wouldn't know anything about any of this and be potentially sending money and supporting people I would (have I known all the facts) never want anything to do with.

It's not like the information isn't out there. This has just gone on long enough. Every single day, it's the same two people having it out. It's a derailment from the topic at hand, is against ToS, and does not have a place here. Making informed decisions on where to put your money is fine, and in this case, you have more than enough evidence to choose what you do for yourself, thus why I'm ending it now.

and giving me a warning without messaging me or giving me any other explanation, i had totally stopped, as requested by a mod i was speaking to about the situation

mito comes back on and starts again, i did what the mod told me, which was to message them and report the post, mito continued, so i replied to his post

so at the very least, i would like an explanation sent to me about why im having moderation action against me



youre wasting your time with this top flight security mod. he has a habit of warning with no explanation.

more annoying than magically deleted posts.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: henz on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:43:49
youre wasting your time with this top flight security mod. he has a habit of warning with no explanation.

more annoying than magically deleted posts.

I giggled. How many have you had? :)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:46:10
youre wasting your time with this top flight security mod. he has a habit of warning with no explanation.

more annoying than magically deleted posts.

I giggled. How many have you had? :)

demik's really got the most posts of anyone on the forum ;)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: strict on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:46:59
As I said, there are plenty of examples on here of the way he has acted. You can either look in his post history here, or look in threads for other buys that he has run/had a part in. We're not removing any material at all. It's all still there in plain sight.

false, I saw at least half a dozen posts get nuked from the COSPAR thread
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:47:33
youre wasting your time with this top flight security mod. he has a habit of warning with no explanation.

more annoying than magically deleted posts.

I giggled. How many have you had? :)

deleted posts? i dunno ask photoelectric and mod team account they use hide behind. havent had a warning yet.

btw guys keep to the topic. mods dont give a **** what you think. maybe one or two do(hoff <3), the rest are busy being the very best they can be.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: henz on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:55:08
As I said, there are plenty of examples on here of the way he has acted. You can either look in his post history here, or look in threads for other buys that he has run/had a part in. We're not removing any material at all. It's all still there in plain sight.

false, I saw at least half a dozen posts get nuked from the COSPAR thread

Ye me too. But in fairness, hoffy said he would remove it.

Its unfortunate that it escalated so much. Hope this flaming does not hide the fact that what happened was basically nice gestures form the GH members and bad response from MITO, also stating that he supports the K3 fakester did not help him in getting loved by the community so to say.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 15 October 2014, 14:58:34
youre wasting your time with this top flight security mod. he has a habit of warning with no explanation.

more annoying than magically deleted posts.

I giggled. How many have you had? :)

deleted posts? i dunno ask photoelectric and mod team account they use hide behind. havent had a warning yet.

btw guys keep to the topic. mods dont give a **** what you think. maybe one or two do(hoff <3), the rest are busy being the very best they can be.

id just like to add, i had been dealing with this with hoff, and he was handling it very well with me, being open and professional
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:02:15
I would like to throw my towel into this debate and say I'm mad that some of the CTRL ALT team is using the wrong avatar. BTBAM obviously came up with it, not this weird FAUX thing. Ugh.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:05:24
I know you're trying to bring more levity into this, but my pedant-o-meter is bouncing off the stops...


arrrgh
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:16:33
I generally just look at my watched threads and the making stuff section because that is where my interests lie and I don't have the time to browse the rest of the forum or the money to browse the market sections, however I had some time in the last week so I decided to explore the happening in the other sections and it made me go back into my hole. I'm not gonna comment on the fake clacks in particular or ongoing arguments between the various members, however it does hurt to see the direction in which things are going in this community, a community which I believe is one of the most friendly and loving on the internet. Reading lakin.wecker's comment hurt me because of what he perceived of this community on his fairly new visit, however certainly how I would have seen the community, if I came in at such a time, lucky for me I have seen the other side of this forum, the more prominent, positive side.

I'm sure BunnyLake knows I love him, and JDCarpe that I respect him immensely, but that doesn't mean I hate MiTo or even K3KC. I always believe no one is bad, just misunderstood or misguided. Thus I just have the following advice for our new members, hopefully they'll understand what I am trying to say and take it in a positive stride.

MiTo, you have an eye for design and creating good looking sets and and even better talent to sell your goods, I know you aren't selling them on PMK as such, but I mean figuratively, you have good marketing skills. Use them wisely and stick to what you do best. I understand what you meant _initially_ when you said you support K3KC, I really do, and I address this below as well, but when people misunderstood your comments, you took things personally and to your ego. Please calm down and reflect on what you did and where your strengths lie, in making awesome colorways. Understand what BunnyLake and JDCarpe have offered to this community, they have helped so many new members, helped out in numerous GBs, which weren't even organised by themselves. JDCarpe has been always approachable by all, specially when designing new keyboards and beginning their keyboard journey. All this without asking anything in return, I know neither are you.

K3KC, you have the time, logistics and tools to create keycaps, why not put those to good use and create your own designs and art. This community is wide and varied, almost anything you envision and create will find takers as there are so many people with different tastes. Let's say, you come to a creative-block or just can't think of ideas for new caps, turn to the community, find what people would like, or make your service available to those that don't have the setup to create their own keycaps but have ideas. The number of keyboard enthusiasts are so few in this world that any financial retun on keycaps or any keyboard related accessory is hardly enough return for most people's sustenance. At the end of the day we are all in it for our love of keyboards and related stuff. Put them skills and assets to good use. It's not too late to apologise and start over, and trust me this community is so friendly and welcoming, they will accept you and love you more than you can imagine.
One of the best posts I've ever read. I'm going to print this out and refer back to it on occasion. I agree with MOZ, but his Language skills far surpass mine, and he is able to say what I cannot with a subtlety I yet lack.

This topic is not worthy of such an excellent post.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: trizkut on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:20:34
One of the best posts I've ever read. I'm going to print this out and refer back to it on occasion. I agree with MOZ, but his Language skills far surpass mine, and he is able to say what I cannot with a subtlety I yet lack.

This topic is not worthy of such an excellent post.

We're not worthy!
(http://i.imgur.com/fjk3INw.gif)

You are a better man than I, MOZ, to be able to see the good in everyone.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Lurch on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:22:41
MOZ, you are an legend. Thank you for being you.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:26:51
I know you're trying to bring more levity into this, but my pedant-o-meter is bouncing off the stops...

Shhhhh (http://www.metalinjection.net/av/between-the-buried-and-me-visited-nasa-and-shot-some-video), hush child (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3_t2mUrD4).
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:30:25
I'm sure BunnyLake knows I love him, and JDCarpe that I respect him immensely, but that doesn't mean I hate MiTo or even K3KC. I always believe no one is bad, just misunderstood or misguided. Thus I just have the following advice for our new members, hopefully they'll understand what I am trying to say and take it in a positive stride.

One of the best posts I've ever read. I'm going to print this out and refer back to it on occasion. I agree with MOZ, but his Language skills far surpass mine, and he is able to say what I cannot with a subtlety I yet lack.

This topic is not worthy of such an excellent post.

Disagree, and it's specifically due to the bolded portion of text in the embedded quote. K3 has specifically called out Bro and thrown down the gauntlet by posting pics of counterfeit caps in Bro's own forum. That's not being misguided, that's being a slimy piece of ****. MiTo has joined the very same pile by throwing his support behind him. There's a time to be nice, and there's a time to call things the way they are. K3 and MiTo are scum.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:31:42
I generally just look at my watched threads and the making stuff section because that is where my interests lie and I don't have the time to browse the rest of the forum or the money to browse the market sections, however I had some time in the last week so I decided to explore the happening in the other sections and it made me go back into my hole. I'm not gonna comment on the fake clacks in particular or ongoing arguments between the various members, however it does hurt to see the direction in which things are going in this community, a community which I believe is one of the most friendly and loving on the internet. Reading lakin.wecker's comment hurt me because of what he perceived of this community on his fairly new visit, however certainly how I would have seen the community, if I came in at such a time, lucky for me I have seen the other side of this forum, the more prominent, positive side.

I'm sure BunnyLake knows I love him, and JDCarpe that I respect him immensely, but that doesn't mean I hate MiTo or even K3KC. I always believe no one is bad, just misunderstood or misguided. Thus I just have the following advice for our new members, hopefully they'll understand what I am trying to say and take it in a positive stride.

MiTo, you have an eye for design and creating good looking sets and and even better talent to sell your goods, I know you aren't selling them on PMK as such, but I mean figuratively, you have good marketing skills. Use them wisely and stick to what you do best. I understand what you meant _initially_ when you said you support K3KC, I really do, and I address this below as well, but when people misunderstood your comments, you took things personally and to your ego. Please calm down and reflect on what you did and where your strengths lie, in making awesome colorways. Understand what BunnyLake and JDCarpe have offered to this community, they have helped so many new members, helped out in numerous GBs, which weren't even organised by themselves. JDCarpe has been always approachable by all, specially when designing new keyboards and beginning their keyboard journey. All this without asking anything in return, I know neither are you.

K3KC, you have the time, logistics and tools to create keycaps, why not put those to good use and create your own designs and art. This community is wide and varied, almost anything you envision and create will find takers as there are so many people with different tastes. Let's say, you come to a creative-block or just can't think of ideas for new caps, turn to the community, find what people would like, or make your service available to those that don't have the setup to create their own keycaps but have ideas. The number of keyboard enthusiasts are so few in this world that any financial retun on keycaps or any keyboard related accessory is hardly enough return for most people's sustenance. At the end of the day we are all in it for our love of keyboards and related stuff. Put them skills and assets to good use. It's not too late to apologise and start over, and trust me this community is so friendly and welcoming, they will accept you and love you more than you can imagine.
One of the best posts I've ever read. I'm going to print this out and refer back to it on occasion. I agree with MOZ, but his Language skills far surpass mine, and he is able to say what I cannot with a subtlety I yet lack.

This topic is not worthy of such an excellent post.

Hmm, yeah, I guess Moz is a nicer person them me as well.  But Mito (whoever that is) and K3KC are definitely worse people than me.  They are the ass-end of humanity.  They spew crap out on the rest of us.  I have given up on people like that, tbh.  I just want them to go away.  Mainly because I don't think they can or want to reform themselves.  They are douchebags, and are proud to be douchebags, and have no interest in being anything less than 100% douchey.  So f*ck 'em.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:36:50
I know you're trying to bring more levity into this, but my pedant-o-meter is bouncing off the stops...

Shhhhh (http://www.metalinjection.net/av/between-the-buried-and-me-visited-nasa-and-shot-some-video), hush child (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3_t2mUrD4).

You win this time, Gadget.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 October 2014, 15:44:08
I just got out of my string of meetings today, so I wanted to quickly address a few things that might not be strictly necessary, but oh well.

I'll never understand how losing money (or time, sanity, etc.) makes an organization heroic, or in some way 'better' than one that operates at a profit.
i think what he's saying is that, since CtrlAlt doesn't share the same traditional philosophies regarding profits, they also have different standards concerning how they value their customers. and ultimately, the customer has more to lose by missing out on sales than the store itself. not that they're martyrs for operating at a loss

This is exactly what I meant.  I'm sorry if it seemed like I was implying they were heroes because of this (to be honest, I kind of do still think that, but it was not the crux of my statement/argument).  I was simply trying to explain the logic.

As I said, there are plenty of examples on here of the way he has acted. You can either look in his post history here, or look in threads for other buys that he has run/had a part in. We're not removing any material at all. It's all still there in plain sight.

false, I saw at least half a dozen posts get nuked from the COSPAR thread

Ye me too. But in fairness, hoffy said he would remove it.

This is also true.  I gave *more* than enough warning, so anything past the final final warning was absolutely fair game to remove.  If anyone has any complaints about that or wants to discuss this action taken, I am always happy to discuss my moderation actions via PM.

Thanks for keeping this thread fairly civil, everyone.  :)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:04:47
Dorkvader, thank you for the kind words, I am honored.

Regarding what's been said above, I really don't believe MiTo or K3KC are "douchebags", "slime of ****" or "scums". I am no psychologist or shrink, however from what I understand, and please understand this is my understanding of these people, not subject to objectification of being correct or wrong.

I think MiTo was quick to go on the defensive and then become a little to aggresssive when BunnyLake tried to clear the ownership of the legends in the Pulse IC in interest of the community, which always seems to be his highest priority. MiTo got the wrong idea, and again not necessarily his fault, just the way he reacted, and I hope someone would have tried to calmly explain this to him (Some people take more explanation and time, nothing wrong with that). Then him supporting K3KC took the wrong turn, because we as a community were not happy with K3KC and his activities along with anyone that would be remotely associated with him or showed any support to him. MiTo again reacted a little rashly taking an aggressive stand and taking personal jibes at nubbinator, which might just be his natural first reaction and the way he is wired, again I would like to emphasise, there is nothing wrong with this, it just requires a little more maturity from the other side to understand this could be an involuntary reaction to being  under the hammer. Things then spiraled out of control from both ends, both sides making and taking rash decisions out of anger.

Regarding K3KC, I know he produced fake clacks, but did anyone try to understand why? Beyond the common answer of, making profit? I, when I cam to this forum didn't understand the reason for the extremely high price of CCs and might have even bought keycaps from K3KC at that time, but why? Well many of us, from humble backgrounds don't have the money to buy real CCs, and would just like a cool looking "skull" (Yes the particular CC skull) on our keyboards. The issue is, I didn't understand the "art" value of the keycap, the fact that CC spent time, effort, money and a part of himself to come up with the design of the skull. This can be hard for many to see at first, and once they do, they will understand the true value. Remember when I started the ceamocaps project, i made a very ugly CC replica on acrylic? I was attacked, and that is when I understood what was wrong and the true value of CC. This realization is what K3KC is missing. I'm sure he looks at CC for the mere objects they are and not the art value. I can understand this because in India (At least from where I come from) most people measure the value of a thing from its materialistic cost only, not even the labor cost since it is so cheap here, forget intellectual and art value. And I believe anyone can fall a victim to this. When these fake CCs came to light on geekhack, we acted with hostility, understandably so, because we love our CCs. Then it became more a show of power from K3KC, and he says this himself regarding brobots, he had no initial intention but because Brobot wasn't "friendly" with him, he decided to make them anyway. With reddit, he found a group of like-minded people and he didn't realize that he was feeding off someone else's work. Maybe if we were nice and made him realise his mistake, things wouldn't have gone as far as they have.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:07:38
Regarding what's been said above, I really don't believe MiTo or K3KC are "douchebags", "slime of ****" or "scums". I am no psychologist or shrink, however from what I understand, and please understand this is my understanding of these people, not subject to objectification of being correct or wrong.

Regarding K3KC, I know he produced fake clacks, but did anyone try to understand why? Beyond the common answer of, making profit? I, when I cam to this forum didn't understand the reason for the extremely high price of CCs and might have even bought keycaps from K3KC at that time, but why? Well many of us, from humble backgrounds don't have the money to buy real CCs, and would just like a cool looking "skull" (Yes the particular CC skull) on our keyboards. The issue is, I didn't understand the "art" value of the keycap, the fact that CC spent time, effort, money and a part of himself to come up with the design of the skull. This can be hard for many to see at first, and once they do, they will understand the true value. Remember when I started the ceamocaps project, i made a very ugly CC replica on acrylic? I was attacked, and that is when I understood what was wrong and the true value of CC. This realization is what K3KC is missing. I'm sure he looks at CC for the mere objects they are and not the art value. I can understand this because in India (At least from where I come from) most people measure the value of a thing from its materialistic cost only, not even the labor cost since it is so cheap here, forget intellectual and art value. And I believe anyone can fall a victim to this. When these fake CCs came to light on geekhack, we acted with hostility, understandably so, because we love our CCs. Then it became more a show of power from K3KC, and he says this himself regarding brobots, he had no initial intention but because Brobot wasn't "friendly" with him, he decided to make them anyway. With reddit, he found a group of like-minded people and he didn't realize that he was feeding off someone else's work. Maybe if we were nice and made him realise his mistake, things wouldn't have gone as far as they have.

What a load of tripe. He posted pics in the creators' own forums taunting them with counterfeit work with a month between each instance. This isn't about a lack of understanding, it's about K3 being fundamentally morally bankrupt. If this was some nice dude trying to fill a void in supply he wouldn't be taunting the original creators of the work at every turn.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:10:12
MOZ, I have noticed that this forum is quick to condemn those who copy artisan caps. I do agree with you that if we were to try the kind method first, perhaps some of these copycats would change their stripes and become proper artisan keymakers - but that being said, the kind method won't work with everyone, and eventually people on the forums will become fed up with those that willfully copy for profit.

I feel that K3KC is the arrogant type who retaliates at the slightest hint of slight - I think he's more than capable to create custom caps of his own, but due to having felt disrespected, he retaliates against the forum by doing what we don't want him to do. I don't think there is redemption for him at all.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:17:32
MOZ, I have noticed that this forum is quick to condemn those who copy artisan caps. I do agree with you that if we were to try the kind method first, perhaps some of these copycats would change their stripes and become proper artisan keymakers - but that being said, the kind method won't work with everyone, and eventually people on the forums will become fed up with those that willfully copy for profit.

I feel that K3KC is the arrogant type who retaliates at the slightest hint of slight - I think he's more than capable to create custom caps of his own, but due to having felt disrespected, he retaliates against the forum by doing what we don't want him to do. I don't think there is redemption for him at all.

I agree with your observation of K3KC and how he reacts but please allow me to differ on the prospect of his redemption. I believe he has chance, we just haven't tried hard enough.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:25:34
MOZ, I have noticed that this forum is quick to condemn those who copy artisan caps. I do agree with you that if we were to try the kind method first, perhaps some of these copycats would change their stripes and become proper artisan keymakers - but that being said, the kind method won't work with everyone, and eventually people on the forums will become fed up with those that willfully copy for profit.

I feel that K3KC is the arrogant type who retaliates at the slightest hint of slight - I think he's more than capable to create custom caps of his own, but due to having felt disrespected, he retaliates against the forum by doing what we don't want him to do. I don't think there is redemption for him at all.

I agree with your observation of K3KC and how he reacts but please allow me to differ on the prospect of his redemption. I believe he has chance, we just haven't tried hard enough.

Your belief that he is still capable of redemption shows that you are a far more patient and forgiving person than I am, and more so than most on this forum. I would not find fault in your belief and I definitely would not deter you nor mock you for it.

I haven't really participate much on this forums despite being on here for some time, but my takeaway from reading your posts is that I should be more active in helping to correct those who either support fake capmakers or those who are new capmakers presenting copied materials. I would say that to remain on-topic to this thread is that I support MOZ's view of doing whatever we can to guide key-copiers away from what they are doing before we condemn them.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:29:17
Thank you sir.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:33:31
MOZ, I have noticed that this forum is quick to condemn those who copy artisan caps. I do agree with you that if we were to try the kind method first, perhaps some of these copycats would change their stripes and become proper artisan keymakers - but that being said, the kind method won't work with everyone, and eventually people on the forums will become fed up with those that willfully copy for profit.

I feel that K3KC is the arrogant type who retaliates at the slightest hint of slight - I think he's more than capable to create custom caps of his own, but due to having felt disrespected, he retaliates against the forum by doing what we don't want him to do. I don't think there is redemption for him at all.

I agree with your observation of K3KC and how he reacts but please allow me to differ on the prospect of his redemption. I believe he has chance, we just haven't tried hard enough.

Your belief that he is still capable of redemption shows that you are a far more patient and forgiving person than I am, and more so than most on this forum. I would not find fault in your belief and I definitely would not deter you nor mock you for it.

I haven't really participate much on this forums despite being on here for some time, but my takeaway from reading your posts is that I should be more active in helping to correct those who either support fake capmakers or those who are new capmakers presenting copied materials. I would say that to remain on-topic to this thread is that I support MOZ's view of doing whatever we can to guide key-copiers away from what they are doing before we condemn them.

You're telling me that a few kind words could have averted what was effectively K3 knowingly throwing blood into the water to create a frenzy? If he was floating this stuff out there he could have done it a lot differently than dropping pics of counterfeits into Clack and Brobot threads throughout the site. He did this to take shots at the artisans knowing full well what the reaction from the majority of the community would be. BroCaps and ClackFactory didn't pick this fight. You apologists are seriously pathetic.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:37:57
MOZ, I have noticed that this forum is quick to condemn those who copy artisan caps. I do agree with you that if we were to try the kind method first, perhaps some of these copycats would change their stripes and become proper artisan keymakers - but that being said, the kind method won't work with everyone, and eventually people on the forums will become fed up with those that willfully copy for profit.

I feel that K3KC is the arrogant type who retaliates at the slightest hint of slight - I think he's more than capable to create custom caps of his own, but due to having felt disrespected, he retaliates against the forum by doing what we don't want him to do. I don't think there is redemption for him at all.

I agree with your observation of K3KC and how he reacts but please allow me to differ on the prospect of his redemption. I believe he has chance, we just haven't tried hard enough.

Your belief that he is still capable of redemption shows that you are a far more patient and forgiving person than I am, and more so than most on this forum. I would not find fault in your belief and I definitely would not deter you nor mock you for it.

I haven't really participate much on this forums despite being on here for some time, but my takeaway from reading your posts is that I should be more active in helping to correct those who either support fake capmakers or those who are new capmakers presenting copied materials. I would say that to remain on-topic to this thread is that I support MOZ's view of doing whatever we can to guide key-copiers away from what they are doing before we condemn them.

You're telling me that a few kind words could have averted what was effectively K3 knowingly throwing blood into the water to create a frenzy? If he was floating this stuff out there he could have done it a lot differently than dropping pics of counterfeits into Clack and Brobot threads throughout the site. He did this to take shots at the artisans knowing full well what the reaction from the majority of the community would be. You apologists are seriously pathetic.

I think you did not read the previous post where I said K3KC was not redeemable? I commended MOZ on being a more patient person than I am. I stated that K3KC is an arrogant person that is lashing out at GH as he feels he was disrespected. I suspect the language barrier fueled the conflict between him and the people who were trying to tell him that copying was wrong. K3KC then proceeded to taunt Bro and Clacks because of the type of person he is. I am in no way condoning that.

Calling me an apologist and pathetic is rude when I clearly did not say anything that you have attributed to me.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:41:30
MOZ, I have noticed that this forum is quick to condemn those who copy artisan caps. I do agree with you that if we were to try the kind method first, perhaps some of these copycats would change their stripes and become proper artisan keymakers - but that being said, the kind method won't work with everyone, and eventually people on the forums will become fed up with those that willfully copy for profit.

I feel that K3KC is the arrogant type who retaliates at the slightest hint of slight - I think he's more than capable to create custom caps of his own, but due to having felt disrespected, he retaliates against the forum by doing what we don't want him to do. I don't think there is redemption for him at all.

I agree with your observation of K3KC and how he reacts but please allow me to differ on the prospect of his redemption. I believe he has chance, we just haven't tried hard enough.

Your belief that he is still capable of redemption shows that you are a far more patient and forgiving person than I am, and more so than most on this forum. I would not find fault in your belief and I definitely would not deter you nor mock you for it.

I haven't really participate much on this forums despite being on here for some time, but my takeaway from reading your posts is that I should be more active in helping to correct those who either support fake capmakers or those who are new capmakers presenting copied materials. I would say that to remain on-topic to this thread is that I support MOZ's view of doing whatever we can to guide key-copiers away from what they are doing before we condemn them.

You're telling me that a few kind words could have averted what was effectively K3 knowingly throwing blood into the water to create a frenzy? If he was floating this stuff out there he could have done it a lot differently than dropping pics of counterfeits into Clack and Brobot threads throughout the site. He did this to take shots at the artisans knowing full well what the reaction from the majority of the community would be. You apologists are seriously pathetic.

Everyone should have a chance at redemption. This doesn't mean that you can always right your wrongs or fix the damage that has been done, but people can instead move past it. Individuals should not be condemned for life just because they ****ed up horribly. Have you never been an irresponsible 12 year old child who wasn't shown the proper path? I know I was that kid, and through hurting others and ****ting on everyone and everything around me, I was able to realize that what I was doing had to stop.

I think everyone has been at that stage where did acted indecently and every so often even though we like to think that we have moved on from all that, we always make another **** up, and when that happens we just need to remember that people can change with time and understanding. However people will never change for the better if we try to shoot them down.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:45:25
I take exception with the fact that there is anything other than condemnation being expressed in this thread given the method by which K3 has decided to inform us of his work. The guy is taking potshots at people who make this community what it is, and it's not about him not understanding what he is doing. MOZ should stop trying to absolve him of responsibility for what he has done. His actions are unjustifiable and he is blatantly attacking two artisan crafters in this community while you nod and MOZ tells everyone to have a hug because really, we're all fundamentally good. Kind words do not work when the people you are dealing with have demonstrated a fundamental lack of character.

Frosty, your post is irrelevant. K3 isn't a 12 year old. He has done this twice now. If he didn't learn from the last experience he sure as **** has demonstrated he is unrepentant.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:46:08
demik's really got the most posts of anyone on the forum ;)

?

demik has 12854.

SpAmRay has 17338!

Rowdy seems to have 17690, but we won't go in to that ;)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:47:12
demik's really got the most posts of anyone on the forum ;)

?

demik has 12854.

SpAmRay has 17338!

Rowdy seems to have 17690, but we won't go in to that ;)

Yeah but you gotta figure demik's got a few thousand deleted ones! ;)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:48:31
all im getting from this thread is that hoffman should be president of geekhack
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:49:44
all im getting from this thread is that hoffman should be president of geekhack

and dyslexic for vice president
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:50:16
demik's really got the most posts of anyone on the forum ;)

?

demik has 12854.

SpAmRay has 17338!

Rowdy seems to have 17690, but we won't go in to that ;)

Yeah but you gotta figure demik's got a few thousand deleted ones! ;)

I've had a few deleted (due to threads being removed), but thousands?

demik has my condolences on the loss of his posts.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:52:15
I take exception with the fact that there is anything other than condemnation being expressed in this thread given the method by which K3 has decided to inform us of his work. The guy is taking potshots at people who make this community what it is, and it's not about him not understanding what he is doing. MOZ should stop trying to absolve him of responsibility for what he has done. His actions are unjustifiable and he is blatantly attacking two artisan crafters in this community while you nod and MOZ tells everyone to have a hug because really, we're all fundamentally good. Kind words do not work when the people you are dealing with have demonstrated a fundamental lack of character.

Frosty, your post is irrelevant. K3 isn't a 12 year old. He has done this twice now. If he didn't learn from the last experience he sure as **** has demonstrated he is unrepentant.

Like I said
every so often even though we like to think that we have moved on from all that, we always make another **** up, and when that happens we just need to remember that people can change with time and understanding. However people will never change for the better if we try to shoot them down.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: strict on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:52:52

I take exception with the fact that there is anything other than condemnation being expressed in this thread given the method by which K3 has decided to inform us of his work. The guy is taking potshots at people who make this community what it is, and it's not about him not understanding what he is doing. MOZ should stop trying to absolve him of responsibility for what he has done. His actions are unjustifiable and he is blatantly attacking two artisan crafters in this community while you nod and MOZ tells everyone to have a hug because really, we're all fundamentally good. Kind words do not work when the people you are dealing with have demonstrated a fundamental lack of character.

Frosty, your post is irrelevant. K3 isn't a 12 year old, your argument is moot.

+1

**** k3. We should not be be doing anything less than condemning his entire ecosystem and supporting BC and CF in pursuing legal action against him. He's a bottom feeder, not a misunderstood snowflake.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:53:55
demik's really got the most posts of anyone on the forum ;)

demik has 12854.

SpAmRay has 17338!

Rowdy seems to have 17690, but we won't go in to that ;)

As I'm in third place with 13400, I propose to the GH userbase that they write me in as President. I will bribe everyone with ice cream. 2015: The year we beat Hoffman.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:54:44
hoffman should be president of geekhack

I concur.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:55:51
I don't think Dyslexic is really dyslexic, because I sure as **** can't get my point across anywhere near as well as he can :P
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:57:56
demik's really got the most posts of anyone on the forum ;)

demik has 12854.

SpAmRay has 17338!

Rowdy seems to have 17690, but we won't go in to that ;)

As I'm in third place with 13400, I propose to the GH userbase that they write me in as President. I will bribe everyone with ice cream. 2015: The year we beat Hoffman.

CBA: Secretary of Dessert
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:58:33
I don't think Dyslexic is really dyslexic, because I sure as **** can't get my point across anywhere near as well as he can :P

hes a really nice guy to boot

+ jane doe, so im a fan
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HipsterPunks on Wed, 15 October 2014, 16:58:50
looking past k3's arrogance and blatant disrespect towards other members of this community, there is also the chance that these fakes will find themselves inside the classifieds. Newer members could be taken advantage of thinking they are purchasing a cap with the craftsmanship of Bro/CC. If this member grabs a fake thinking it is genuine and notices how terrible the quality is, Bro/CC could lose a fan/buyer. I would be upset coming to a forum that was flooded with counterfeits, and I would definitely not stick around having been duped spending $50-$100 on a crap keycap thinking its the real deal.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:00:01
CBA: Secretary of Dessert

I will run on the platform that Jeni's ice cream is the best ice cream in the land. None shall oppose me and I propose that 100% of the userbase will vote yes in the referendum write-in.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:00:50
looking past k3's arrogance and blatant disrespect towards other members of this community, there is also the chance that these fakes will find themselves inside the classifieds. Newer members could be taken advantage of thinking they are purchasing a cap with the craftsmanship of Bro/CC. If this member grabs a fake thinking it is genuine and notices how terrible the quality is, Bro/CC could lose a fan/buyer. I would be upset coming to a forum that was flooded with counterfeits, and I would definitely not stick around having been duped spending $50-$100 on a crap keycap thinking its the real deal.

Yes - true, and but in the case of K3, he's specifically tagging the bottom of his caps as K3 instead of BB or CC. We have that to be thankful for, at the least (regardless of his reasoning for it).
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:05:01
Yes - true, and but in the case of K3, he's specifically tagging the bottom of his caps as K3 instead of BB or CC. We have that to be thankful for, at the least (regardless of his reasoning for it).

How can you talk about keycaps at election time? Help me beat the oppressive Hoffman. He likes Culver's and it's obvious that Jeni's and Ben and Jerry's are the one true ice cream.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:07:17
Yes - true, and but in the case of K3, he's specifically tagging the bottom of his caps as K3 instead of BB or CC. We have that to be thankful for, at the least (regardless of his reasoning for it).

How can you talk about keycaps at election time? Help me beat the oppressive Hoffman. He likes Culver's and it's obvious that Jeni's and Ben and Jerry's are the one true ice cream.

Sorry CPT, Hoff's got my vote. Anyone who supports Phil Ken Sebben has me locked down.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HipsterPunks on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:09:01
Yes - true, and but in the case of K3, he's specifically tagging the bottom of his caps as K3 instead of BB or CC. We have that to be thankful for, at the least (regardless of his reasoning for it).

How can you talk about keycaps at election time? Help me beat the oppressive Hoffman. He likes Culver's and it's obvious that Jeni's and Ben and Jerry's are the one true ice cream.

sorry CPT while i am a huge supporter of your purple policy,

Hoffman's stance on being proTopre may give him the edge in the race
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: strict on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:09:08


Yes - true, and but in the case of K3, he's specifically tagging the bottom of his caps as K3 instead of BB or CC. We have that to be thankful for, at the least (regardless of his reasoning for it).

He didn't make any markings on the Bro Caps to differentiate them from the pictures we've seen so far. I got the impression that he wasn't going to mark his BB clones to spite BC specifically in an attempt to undermine the reputation his keys have earned.

There's nothing stopping him (other than being dog**** quality) from producing keys without his little k3 scratched into them and there's no guarantee he hasn't been distributing keys like that already.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:10:01
Sorry CPT, Hoff's got my vote. Anyone who supports Phil Ken Sebben has me locked down.

sorry CPT while i am a huge supporter of your purple policy,

Hoffman's stance on being proTopre may give him the edge in the race

I offer you many bribes. Please PM me for more details.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: JinDesu on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:11:27
Sorry CPT, Hoff's got my vote. Anyone who supports Phil Ken Sebben has me locked down.

sorry CPT while i am a huge supporter of your purple policy,

Hoffman's stance on being proTopre may give him the edge in the race

I offer you many bribes. Please PM me for more details.

You succubus.



Yes - true, and but in the case of K3, he's specifically tagging the bottom of his caps as K3 instead of BB or CC. We have that to be thankful for, at the least (regardless of his reasoning for it).

He didn't make any markings on the Bro Caps to differentiate them from the pictures we've seen so far. I got the impression that he wasn't going to mark his BB clones to spite BC specifically in an attempt to undermine the reputation his keys have earned.

There's nothing stopping him (other than being dog**** quality) from producing keys without his little k3 scratched into them and there's no guarantee he hasn't been distributing keys like that already.

If that's true then I retract my statement about being thankful.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:13:51
CPT, I take bribes in artisan caps. Send them my way and you have my vote!
(But don't send me any knock offs :p )
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:18:53
CPT, I take bribes in artisan caps. Send them my way and you have my vote!
(But don't send me any knock offs :p )

Deal. I will send you lots of ice cream.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:28:08
CPT, I take bribes in artisan caps. Send them my way and you have my vote!
(But don't send me any knock offs :p )

Deal. I will send you lots of ice cream.

Have the ice cream sent up to BC first. It will melt on its way here, but if the ice cream is exposed to the ambient temperatures of Canadia, then it should stay frozen.
While the ice cream is up there, we can have our Inuits transport it via dog sled to my igloo.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:28:37
I don't think Dyslexic is really dyslexic, because I sure as **** can't get my point across anywhere near as well as he can :P

hes a really nice guy to boot

+ jane doe, so im a fan

I appreciate the kind words -- in true hipster fashion, the name is ironic. I read and write, a lot.

Just wanted to shout out to CPTBadAss: I had the same thought as you when I saw the fake/nasa logo. BTBAM appropriated it and that's the way I like it! Now time to turn on Live at the Fidelitorium.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:36:02
Deal. I will send you lots of ice cream.

Have the ice cream sent up to BC first. It will melt on its way here, but if the ice cream is exposed to the ambient temperatures of Canadia, then it should stay frozen.
While the ice cream is up there, we can have our Inuits transport it via dog sled to my igloo.

Wow, such luxury. You have delivery ice cream and you get to pet dogs after they bring it to you. I am truly jealous of the Great White North.

Just wanted to shout out to CPTBadAss: I had the same thought as you when I saw the fake/nasa logo. BTBAM appropriated it and that's the way I like it! Now time to turn on Live at the Fidelitorium.

I love love *love* Live at Fideltorium. That's the national anthem I'll be running under in my campaign against Hoff!

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:39:39
Deal. I will send you lots of ice cream.

Have the ice cream sent up to BC first. It will melt on its way here, but if the ice cream is exposed to the ambient temperatures of Canadia, then it should stay frozen.
While the ice cream is up there, we can have our Inuits transport it via dog sled to my igloo.

Wow, such luxury. You have delivery ice cream and you get to pet dogs after they bring it to you. I am truly jealous of the Great White North.

Just wanted to shout out to CPTBadAss: I had the same thought as you when I saw the fake/nasa logo. BTBAM appropriated it and that's the way I like it! Now time to turn on Live at the Fidelitorium.

I love love *love* Live at Fideltorium. That's the national anthem I'll be running under in my campaign against Hoff!

I'm rewatching it for the 8th or 9th time now and I've only had it just over a week. This **** is masterful. I don't know if I enjoyed seeing them on the Parallax II tour or watching this more.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 15 October 2014, 17:40:46
I'm rewatching it for the 8th or 9th time now and I've only had it just over a week. This **** is masterful. I don't know if I enjoyed seeing them on the Parallax II tour or watching this more.

I saw them from backstage at their Nashville show on the Parallax II tour....and I still feel the same way you do :).
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 15 October 2014, 18:28:53
I don't think Dyslexic is really dyslexic, because I sure as **** can't get my point across anywhere near as well as he can :P

hes a really nice guy to boot

+ jane doe, so im a fan

I appreciate the kind words -- in true hipster fashion, the name is ironic. I read and write, a lot.

Just wanted to shout out to CPTBadAss: I had the same thought as you when I saw the fake/nasa logo. BTBAM appropriated it and that's the way I like it! Now time to turn on Live at the Fidelitorium.

And there was me thinking we where brothers ;_; hahaha

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 October 2014, 18:33:20
Apparently I'm running for President against CBA.  I have not prepared a speech for such an occasion.

Instead, I offer my finest cheeses to all that may be swayed by such an offer.

Also, beer for everyone!!



Also also, thanks to my early supporters.  Phil Ken Sebben and Topre are two very important things to me.   :thumb:


/me just remembered the title of this thread.
Only a little bit off topic.  :P
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dbme on Wed, 15 October 2014, 18:41:37
Serious question:

Why is it okay to use the likeness of famous movie characters in your designs, but not the designs of other keycaps?

For what it's worth, I don't approve of either.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 15 October 2014, 18:46:44
Are Korean forum classifieds full of CC fakes yet? Do they have rules implemented to prevent their resales to unwary buyers?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:00:03
damn i nominate hoff and don't even get a mention.

captain's ice cream bribe thank you is looking REAL nice right about now.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:00:56
damn i nominate hoff and don't even get a mention.

captain's ice cream bribe thank you is looking REAL nice right about now.

I said thank you to my early supporters!  That's you.  :-*
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:02:47
IM A UNIQUE SNOWFLAKE HOFFMAN I WANT TO BE TREATED AS ONE!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Sent on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:04:04
**** the nominations.  Let's just have anarchy, instead.

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: trizkut on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:13:45
**** the nominations.  Let's just have anarchy, instead.


Do it for Radio Raheem!  Fight the power!
(http://i.imgur.com/TYfQFWn.jpg)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:15:24
Show Image
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/2603145/powe-popcorn-o.gif)


Just saying, there's a hole burnt into that bag of popcorn :p
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:45:12
Apparently I'm running for President against CBA.  I have not prepared a speech for such an occasion.

Instead, I offer my finest cheeses to all that may be swayed by such an offer.

Also, beer for everyone!!



Also also, thanks to my early supporters.  Phil Ken Sebben and Topre are two very important things to me.   :thumb:


/me just remembered the title of this thread.
Only a little bit off topic.  :P

Cheese (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63719.0)?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:48:57
Apparently I'm running for President against CBA.  I have not prepared a speech for such an occasion.

Instead, I offer my finest cheeses to all that may be swayed by such an offer.

Also, beer for everyone!!



Also also, thanks to my early supporters.  Phil Ken Sebben and Topre are two very important things to me.   :thumb:


/me just remembered the title of this thread.
Only a little bit off topic.  :P

If only you'd offered me some of those big hot dogs you like...

Because of differences in strategy, I hereby announce my candidacy for Geekhack King.  Elect Klaxon as King.  Vote King Klaxon.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:50:05
Apparently I'm running for President against CBA.  I have not prepared a speech for such an occasion.

Instead, I offer my finest cheeses to all that may be swayed by such an offer.

Also, beer for everyone!!



Also also, thanks to my early supporters.  Phil Ken Sebben and Topre are two very important things to me.   :thumb:


/me just remembered the title of this thread.
Only a little bit off topic.  :P

If only you'd offered me some of those big hot dogs you like...

Good point, free brats for everyone!!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:53:28
Apparently I'm running for President against CBA.  I have not prepared a speech for such an occasion.

Instead, I offer my finest cheeses to all that may be swayed by such an offer.

Also, beer for everyone!!



Also also, thanks to my early supporters.  Phil Ken Sebben and Topre are two very important things to me.   :thumb:


/me just remembered the title of this thread.
Only a little bit off topic.  :P

If only you'd offered me some of those big hot dogs you like...

Good point, free brats for everyone!!

feel the love sir

the official beloved mod of geekhack
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:54:02
**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:54:58
**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:55:59
King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.

WHOA.  I thought we were trying to cut down on the drama!  This is a booold statement, my friend.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:56:00
**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

I thought we had a president (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1912) already (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58465.0)?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:56:22

**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:56:28
**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

good point. halverson does like to stick his hand up people's asses.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:57:29

**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!

They also slaughter dissidents. 
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:58:34

**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!

They also slaughter dissidents. 

Human beings in a mob
What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a God?
What's a God to a non-believer who don't believe in anything?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: epzy on Wed, 15 October 2014, 19:59:51

**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!

They also slaughter dissidents. 


Human beings in a mob
What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a God?
What's a God to a non-believer who don't believe in anything?

still a god
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:00:22


**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!

They also slaughter dissidents. 

Human beings in a mob
What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a God?
What's a God to a non-believer who don't believe in anything?
And what's a cookie without a little milk? Am I right?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:01:02
wrong, i hate milk. i eat my cookies with water.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:02:34

**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!

They also slaughter dissidents. 


Human beings in a mob
What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a God?
What's a God to a non-believer who don't believe in anything?

still a god

Gods have no power when they aren't recognized.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:04:04

**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!

They also slaughter dissidents. 


Human beings in a mob
What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a God?
What's a God to a non-believer who don't believe in anything?

still a god

Gods have no power when they aren't recognized.

rekt x2
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: epzy on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:05:25

**** the two party system!! The one true leader is the almighty girlshark and any "president" is just a puppet for the shark anyway!

Except the power of King Klaxon who does not recognize the girlshark.
Kings get slaughtered!!

They also slaughter dissidents. 


Human beings in a mob
What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a God?
What's a God to a non-believer who don't believe in anything?

still a god

Gods have no power when they aren't recognized.

still a god

reported
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:06:22
reported

Nope.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:06:41
reported

Nope.

oh god epc rekt 3 times in a row
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Tiramisuu on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:07:29
This has to be the least important tempest in a teapot in the entire history of mankind.

My sincere congratulations to all parties engaged.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: epzy on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:07:49
reported

Nope.

yes

DEMIK CALLING OTHER PEOPLE CHEERLEADER HYPOCRITE MUCH
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:44:20
**** the nominations.  Let's just have anarchy, instead.


Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:44:43
remove the s in https and it'll work
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Dyslexic on Wed, 15 October 2014, 20:53:15
remove the s in https and it'll work

got it :) thanks
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 15 October 2014, 21:09:58
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7idbfJcFi1ryj6qoo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 16 October 2014, 02:26:06
Show Image
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7idbfJcFi1ryj6qoo1_500.gif)

And I like it.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 16 October 2014, 17:12:48
**** the nominations.  Let's just have anarchy, instead.



Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: frosty on Tue, 21 October 2014, 03:25:19
I thought I was going to be downvoted into oblivion but turns out I got seven upvotes! Guy thinks we are taking ourselfs too seriously... (http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2jsqdq/never_have_such_little_pieces_of_plastic/cleraxc)
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 21 October 2014, 10:59:43
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Tue, 21 October 2014, 11:14:12
Bro Caps, true or not?: k3kc is the original inventor of Bro Caps, and you counterfeited them from him.

top k3k
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Data on Tue, 21 October 2014, 13:46:04
Not sure what to make of this, other than I'm disappointed with the extremely childish way it was handled on both sides.  I joined GeekHack thinking this community was above that level of petty bickering and schoolyard name-calling.  I guess I was wrong.

Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.

It's also somewhat hypocritical to vehemently defend GH Maker keycaps and in the very next breath, run off to GMK IMSTO to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too -- maybe a big, faceless, corporate somebody who doesn't post on GeekHack, but still somebody interested in defending his copyright and his intellectual property.  Is it only totally cool to steal someone's work when they aren't GH members?  Where do you draw the line?

What a mess.


Edit: I chose my example poorly.  I probably should have said IMSTO when I said GMK.  I'll leave the original intact so that all may witness my shame.

The greater point remains.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 21 October 2014, 13:53:42
Not sure what to make of this, other than I'm disappointed with the extremely childish way it was handled on both sides.  I joined GeekHack thinking this community was above that level of petty bickering and schoolyard name-calling.  I guess I was wrong.

Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.

It's also somewhat hypocritical to vehemently defend GH Maker keycaps and in the very next breath, run off to GMK to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too -- maybe a big, faceless, corporate somebody who doesn't post on GeekHack, but still somebody interested in defending his copyright and his intellectual property.  Is it only totally cool to steal someone's work when they aren't GH members?  Where do you draw the line?

What a mess.

+1 and den sum... :thumb:
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: digi on Tue, 21 October 2014, 13:53:46
run off to GMK to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too

Could you be more specific here? What do you mean? I've never heard of GMK printing anything it doesn't have rights to? thanks.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Michael on Tue, 21 October 2014, 13:59:15


Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.



I can't say just how many times I hear this, and how many times I have to reply with 'I am one ****ing person, I make as many as I can possibly make in the time I have'. There's no 'exclusivity' or 'purposefully limiting production'. Cop-out excuses like this are the norm lately. It doesn't give anyone license to make fakes just because the original creator can't produce them on a large scale.


This is a small community, and I cater to that. I am not catering to mass produced parts. Nor do I have the ability or desire to do so.


Your argument is that we should be OK with it, and move on. If it directly affected you, I guarantee you wouldn't have the same attitude. So you can sit comfortable from your uninvolved bystanders position and spit out opinions on the matter, but until you actually experience on the level of affecting you in a personal way, you really have no opinion.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:03:54


Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.



I can't say just how many times I hear this, and how many times I have to reply with 'I am one ****ing person, I make as many as I can possibly make in the time I have'. There's no 'exclusivity' or 'purposefully limiting production'. Cop-out excuses like this are the norm lately. It doesn't give anyone license to make fakes just because the original creator can't produce them on a large scale.


This is a small community, and I cater to that. I am not catering to mass produced parts. Nor do I have the ability or desire to do so.


Your argument is that we should be OK with it, and move on. If it directly affected you, I guarantee you wouldn't have the same attitude. So you can sit comfortable from your uninvolved bystanders position and spit out opinions on the matter, but until you actually experience on the level of affecting you in a personal way, you really have no opinion.

+1 and den sum... :thumb:

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:18:09


Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.



I can't say just how many times I hear this, and how many times I have to reply with 'I am one ****ing person, I make as many as I can possibly make in the time I have'. There's no 'exclusivity' or 'purposefully limiting production'. Cop-out excuses like this are the norm lately. It doesn't give anyone license to make fakes just because the original creator can't produce them on a large scale.


This is a small community, and I cater to that. I am not catering to mass produced parts. Nor do I have the ability or desire to do so.


Your argument is that we should be OK with it, and move on. If it directly affected you, I guarantee you wouldn't have the same attitude. So you can sit comfortable from your uninvolved bystanders position and spit out opinions on the matter, but until you actually experience on the level of affecting you in a personal way, you really have no opinion.

The limited availability of Bro Caps (as well as other artisan keycaps) is part of the appeal.

If you were to make an unlimited number of them at rock bottom prices so that everyone could have as many as they wanted, you might as well send the design to Tai Hao and commission them to make 104 key sets of Bro Caps so everyone can have a keyboard full.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: IPT on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:18:48
run off to GMK to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too

Could you be more specific here? What do you mean? I've never heard of GMK printing anything it doesn't have rights to? thanks.

he probably used GMK wrong and meant like SP.  Or more general IMSTO these days.

Speaking of GMK, wonder why there isn't much of an uproar about trying to get TaiHao a GMK set to duplicate cherry profile and GMK thickness.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:23:49


Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.



I can't say just how many times I hear this, and how many times I have to reply with 'I am one ****ing person, I make as many as I can possibly make in the time I have'. There's no 'exclusivity' or 'purposefully limiting production'. Cop-out excuses like this are the norm lately. It doesn't give anyone license to make fakes just because the original creator can't produce them on a large scale.


This is a small community, and I cater to that. I am not catering to mass produced parts. Nor do I have the ability or desire to do so.


Your argument is that we should be OK with it, and move on. If it directly affected you, I guarantee you wouldn't have the same attitude. So you can sit comfortable from your uninvolved bystanders position and spit out opinions on the matter, but until you actually experience on the level of affecting you in a personal way, you really have no opinion.

The limited availability of Bro Caps (as well as other artisan keycaps) is part of the appeal.

If you were to make an unlimited number of them at rock bottom prices so that everyone could have as many as they wanted, you might as well send the design to Tai Hao and commission them to make 104 key sets of Bro Caps so everyone can have a keyboard full.

To be fair, BB makes a pretty huge quantity of caps, compared to every other artisan cap maker I'm aware off... He has, how many original designs now? And how many variations and colour schemes does has he produced?
The only thing that really makes BB's limited is that the people who get them don't sell them on like they do with clacks becasue BB has done his best to try and prevent an insane aftermarket popping up.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:28:00
guess im the only one that hates limited ****.

but blaming brocaps or cc because they dont make enough and thats the reason for fakes is retarded. like brocaps said, hes only one person and can only do so much.
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Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:39:07
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:39:28
guess im the only one that hates limited ****.

but blaming brocaps or cc because they dont make enough and thats the reason for fakes is retarded. like brocaps said, hes only one person and can only do so much.

You're not and I agree that blaming someone and saying they should expect and accept counterfeits because demand outstrips their means of production is stupid.  Some markets rely on scarcity from the seller to do well.  Artisan goods are one such area where scarcity due to low production rates is a good thing for the artisan.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Data on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:43:25

run off to GMK to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too

Could you be more specific here? What do you mean? I've never heard of GMK printing anything it doesn't have rights to? thanks.

I'm NOT picking on Ivan, this isn't about him, his were just the most convenient examples.

(Sorry Ivan!)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58198.0


The first one was run through GMK.  The second, I don't know if Ivan ever stated who did the dye sub on those.  It may not have been GMK, and I don't mean to imply that it was, but my point still stands: Geekhackers line up in droves for novelty keys with copyrighted images.

Nothing against GMK or any other shop, here.  I'm only pointing out the hypocrisy and reinforcing the idea that market forces take over when demand is high.

And as someone else already mentioned, IMSTO might be a better example.



Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.



I can't say just how many times I hear this, and how many times I have to reply with 'I am one ****ing person, I make as many as I can possibly make in the time I have'. There's no 'exclusivity' or 'purposefully limiting production'. Cop-out excuses like this are the norm lately. It doesn't give anyone license to make fakes just because the original creator can't produce them on a large scale.
Dude, no offense.  Don't mistake my intention.  I understand that you produce what you're able to and I don't fault you for that.  But surely you must realize how that creates exclusivity in your product, don't you?  And while you clearly don't like it, some here enjoy the rarity and the minigame behind acquiring your caps.  Have you seen what they sell for second-hand?  I mean, come on...

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This is a small community, and I cater to that. I am not catering to mass produced parts. Nor do I have the ability or desire to do so.
Again, NOT asking you to do more.  It's not necessary for you to change a single thing.  That is light years from my point.

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Your argument is that we should be OK with it, and move on.
Yes and no.  I think you're intelligent enough to understand how the world works.  I think you have every right to defend your product and your IP -- and should.  I also know that you're not going to win every single battle.  I also think you should be confident enough in your work that the quality of an authentic Bro Cap will stand up against all imitators, and that in the absence of Bro Cap availability, understand that some will turn to knockoffs to get what they want.

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If it directly affected you, I guarantee you wouldn't have the same attitude. So you can sit comfortable from your uninvolved bystanders position and spit out opinions on the matter, but until you actually experience on the level of affecting you in a personal way, you really have no opinion.

I don't make key caps, so I can't speak to that specifically, but I have had my worked "ripped off" at times and while it doesn't feel great, if it didn't directly impact my ability to make a living (and in no such case did it), then I just shrugged it off and considered it a lesson learned.  I've done graphic design work for communities and charity and even organized a few group buys, all of it pro bono "hobby"-type stuff, so I'm no stranger to people "liberally re-using" my work (and doing it poorly).

Sorry for the wall of text.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:44:31
At the end of the day, is all of this worth arguing or name-calling...that was what I was +1ing Data for. He called it like he saw it. Discussion and discourse is good, but lets develop some thick skins around here and not be so sensitive...

I'm sorry that this is happening Bro Caps, sincerely. Not sure what can be done.  :-[
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:49:17
I'm NOT picking on Ivan, this isn't about him, his were just the most convenient examples.

(Sorry Ivan!)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58198.0


The first one was run through GMK. 

Just to be clear. The GMK caps in that set was an *add-on* to PBT dyesubs that Ivan had IMSTO or another manufacturer in China made. (I think Ivan may go through PLUM as well but I'm not 100% sure).
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:51:49
official bros forlife <3
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: digi on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:52:40

run off to GMK to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too

Could you be more specific here? What do you mean? I've never heard of GMK printing anything it doesn't have rights to? thanks.

I'm NOT picking on Ivan, this isn't about him, his were just the most convenient examples.

(Sorry Ivan!)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58198.0

That PBT was done through Imsto, GMK only does Cherry doubleshots & ABS (as far as I know). Just want to be clear on that.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Michael on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:53:47

run off to GMK to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too

Could you be more specific here? What do you mean? I've never heard of GMK printing anything it doesn't have rights to? thanks.

I'm NOT picking on Ivan, this isn't about him, his were just the most convenient examples.

(Sorry Ivan!)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0)
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58198.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58198.0)


The first one was run through GMK.  The second, I don't know if Ivan ever stated who did the dye sub on those.  It may not have been GMK, and I don't mean to imply that it was, but my point still stands: Geekhackers line up in droves for novelty keys with copyrighted images.

Nothing against GMK or any other shop, here.  I'm only pointing out the hypocrisy and reinforcing the idea that market forces take over when demand is high.

And as someone else already mentioned, IMSTO might be a better example.



Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.



I can't say just how many times I hear this, and how many times I have to reply with 'I am one ****ing person, I make as many as I can possibly make in the time I have'. There's no 'exclusivity' or 'purposefully limiting production'. Cop-out excuses like this are the norm lately. It doesn't give anyone license to make fakes just because the original creator can't produce them on a large scale.
Dude, no offense.  Don't mistake my intention.  I understand that you produce what you're able to and I don't fault you for that.  But surely you must realize how that creates exclusivity in your product, don't you?  And while you clearly don't like it, some here enjoy the rarity and the minigame behind acquiring your caps.  Have you seen what they sell for second-hand?  I mean, come on...

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This is a small community, and I cater to that. I am not catering to mass produced parts. Nor do I have the ability or desire to do so.
Again, NOT asking you to do more.  It's not necessary for you to change a single thing.  That is light years from my point.

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Your argument is that we should be OK with it, and move on.
Yes and no.  I think you're intelligent enough to understand how the world works.  I think you have every right to defend your product and your IP -- and should.  I also know that you're not going to win every single battle.  I also think you should be confident enough in your work that the quality of an authentic Bro Cap will stand up against all imitators, and that in the absence of Bro Cap availability, understand that some will turn to knockoffs to get what they want.

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If it directly affected you, I guarantee you wouldn't have the same attitude. So you can sit comfortable from your uninvolved bystanders position and spit out opinions on the matter, but until you actually experience on the level of affecting you in a personal way, you really have no opinion.

I don't make key caps, so I can't speak to that specifically, but I have had my worked "ripped off" at times and while it doesn't feel great, if it didn't directly impact my ability to make a living (and in no such case did it), then I just shrugged it off and considered it a lesson learned.  I've done graphic design work for communities and charity and even organized a few group buys, all of it pro bono "hobby"-type stuff, so I'm no stranger to people "liberally re-using" my work (and doing it poorly).

Sorry for the wall of text.


I don't think you need to worry about walls of text, as people can easily scroll with their mouse wheel :)


But to your point:
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Dude, no offense.  Don't mistake my intention.  I understand that you produce what you're able to and I don't fault you for that.  But surely you must realize how that creates exclusivity in your product, don't you?  And while you clearly don't like it, some here enjoy the rarity and the minigame behind acquiring your caps.  Have you seen what they sell for second-hand?  I mean, come on...
I do my best to ensure the second hand market stays fair (I cover this in my FAQ). I of course, can't control what happens in PM's or behind closed doors. But most people on here are honest folks (I would like to believe), and do what they think is fair.

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Yes and no.  I think you're intelligent enough to understand how the world works.  I think you have every right to defend your product and your IP -- and should.  I also know that you're not going to win every single battle.  I also think you should be confident enough in your work that the quality of an authentic Bro Cap will stand up against all imitators, and that in the absence of Bro Cap availability, understand that some will turn to knockoffs to get what they want.

I understand that I can't control every instance of fakes, but this person in particular is exceptionally under-handed and despicable. He is literally coming to these forums and taunting. He has no scruples, no respect for the community and obviously no morals regarding the community or the artists involved. That's the only reason I am particularly going after this dude with such ferocity. I have seen his quality, and it's pretty trashy. So I am not worried about people mistaking his stuff for mine. On top of that, he has proven he doesn't really have the ability to be creative. Being able to make a mold of something doesn't make you talented, it just means you can follow directions he found in the many 'making stuff together' resources he found here.

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I don't make key caps, so I can't speak to that specifically, but I have had my worked "ripped off" at times and while it doesn't feel great, if it didn't directly impact my ability to make a living (and in no such case did it), then I just shrugged it off and considered it a lesson learned.  I've done graphic design work for communities and charity and even organized a few group buys, all of it pro bono "hobby"-type stuff, so I'm no stranger to people "liberally re-using" my work (and doing it poorly).

I don't think the people that appreciate my work would ever buy from him, and the people that would buy from him are not the people I cater to anyways, so it's really not about that. It's more about how much of a **** this guy is being about it. He is making it extremely personal.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 21 October 2014, 15:04:15
I'm sorry that this is happening Bro Caps, sincerely. Not sure what can be done.  :-[

Narrowing down a quote to create better context is always helpful. But what do I know? This comment with this quote is out of context.

Ma baad. Hard to keep up when I am trying to do other things as these walls of text keep rolling on. All I was trying to do was to convey that I am sorry the K3K has to be such a douche...no context necessary if all I am wanting to do is give my condolences...

Keep your head up all...
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Data on Tue, 21 October 2014, 15:07:36
I don't think you need to worry about walls of text, as people can easily scroll with their mouse wheel :)


But to your point:
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Dude, no offense.  Don't mistake my intention.  I understand that you produce what you're able to and I don't fault you for that.  But surely you must realize how that creates exclusivity in your product, don't you?  And while you clearly don't like it, some here enjoy the rarity and the minigame behind acquiring your caps.  Have you seen what they sell for second-hand?  I mean, come on...
I do my best to ensure the second hand market stays fair (I cover this in my FAQ). I of course, can't control what happens in PM's or behind closed doors. But most people on here are honest folks (I would like to believe), and do what they think is fair.

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Yes and no.  I think you're intelligent enough to understand how the world works.  I think you have every right to defend your product and your IP -- and should.  I also know that you're not going to win every single battle.  I also think you should be confident enough in your work that the quality of an authentic Bro Cap will stand up against all imitators, and that in the absence of Bro Cap availability, understand that some will turn to knockoffs to get what they want.

I understand that I can't control every instance of fakes, but this person in particular is exceptionally under-handed and despicable. He is literally coming to these forums and taunting. He has no scruples, no respect for the community and obviously no morals regarding the community or the artists involved. That's the only reason I am particularly going after this dude with such ferocity. I have seen his quality, and it's pretty trashy. So I am not worried about people mistaking his stuff for mine. On top of that, he has proven he doesn't really have the ability to be creative. Being able to make a mold of something doesn't make you talented, it just means you can follow directions he found in the many 'making stuff together' resources he found here.

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I don't make key caps, so I can't speak to that specifically, but I have had my worked "ripped off" at times and while it doesn't feel great, if it didn't directly impact my ability to make a living (and in no such case did it), then I just shrugged it off and considered it a lesson learned.  I've done graphic design work for communities and charity and even organized a few group buys, all of it pro bono "hobby"-type stuff, so I'm no stranger to people "liberally re-using" my work (and doing it poorly).

I don't think the people that appreciate my work would ever buy from him, and the people that would buy from him are not the people I cater to anyways, so it's really not about that. It's more about how much of a **** this guy is being about it. He is making it extremely personal.


I think we're on the same page here.  I just wish GH in general could have presented its side, collectively, with a little more class.

Kinda like how we're doing right now.  ;)


I'm NOT picking on Ivan, this isn't about him, his were just the most convenient examples.

(Sorry Ivan!)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58198.0


The first one was run through GMK. 

Just to be clear. The GMK caps in that set was an *add-on* to PBT dyesubs that Ivan had IMSTO or another manufacturer in China made. (I think Ivan may go through PLUM as well but I'm not 100% sure).


run off to GMK to beg for your copyrighted images to be printed/subbed onto caps and buy them by the shipping container.  Guess what, that image/icon/logo belongs to somebody too

Could you be more specific here? What do you mean? I've never heard of GMK printing anything it doesn't have rights to? thanks.

I'm NOT picking on Ivan, this isn't about him, his were just the most convenient examples.

(Sorry Ivan!)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58198.0

That PBT was done through Imsto, GMK only does Cherry doubleshots & ABS (as far as I know). Just want to be clear on that.

Thank you both for clearing this up for me.
Title: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:02:39
Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.

This isn't about understanding economics. We all understand that a limited production product will starve the market and open gaps for fakes. No one here is confused as to why this happened.

We're reacting to our friend and fellow community member having his work ripped off, regardless of the reason. If he pumped out a million units a year, we'd still be mad that someone copied his work illegally. We might also be confused as to why someone did that, but that's not the point. The point is that this is not related to economics. This is related to ethics and morals.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:03:46
Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.

This isn't about understanding economics. We all understand that a limited production product will starve the market and open gaps for fakes. No one here is confused as to why this happened.

We're reacting to our friend and fellow community member having his work ripped off, regardless of the reason. If he pumped out a million units a year, we'd still be mad that someone copied his work illegally. We might also be confused as to why someone did that, but that's not the point. The point is that this is not related to economics. This is related to ethics and morals.

Well said, Hoff. Couldn't have said it any better myself.
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Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:04:36
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:05:07
ayy lmao
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:08:32
We really need the ability to like posts... esoomenona hitting it out of the park today... damn
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: exitfire401 on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:09:39
Some of you could use a lesson in economics.  When you force exclusivity on a product you create an abundance of demand.  When the demand reaches a threshold, knockoffs will inevitably appear to satisfy it.  This is not to say I support knockoffs.  But if you want your clacks/brobots/gasmasks/whatever to remain limited and "special", then you should prepare for there to be knockoffs.  Because people want to buy them and somebody, somewhere is going to seize that opportunity.  Welcome to Economics 101.

This isn't about understanding economics. We all understand that a limited production product will starve the market and open gaps for fakes. No one here is confused as to why this happened.

We're reacting to our friend and fellow community member having his work ripped off, regardless of the reason. If he pumped out a million units a year, we'd still be mad that someone copied his work illegally. We might also be confused as to why someone did that, but that's not the point. The point is that this is not related to economics. This is related to ethics and morals.

Well said, Hoff. Couldn't have said it any better myself.

Does that mean it's time for you to lock this thread?

I can't help but feel like you're mad about something  ;)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:12:23
Threadlock like Permatex yo!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: demik on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:13:25
We really need the ability to like posts... esoomenona hitting it out of the park today... damn

always is tho.
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Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:14:34
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 18 September 2015, 04:55:40
(http://i.imgur.com/5bG0Ohq.png)

Looks like this fuker is still up to no good.

A reminder that vietnamese=/= fake artisans supporter.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 18 September 2015, 04:58:46
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/5bG0Ohq.png)


Looks like this fuker is still up to no good.

A reminder that vietnamese=/= fake artisans supporter.

Where you find this ****?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 18 September 2015, 04:59:58
Vietnamese friend linked it to me.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 18 September 2015, 05:02:51
So now instead of just casting copies using the original, he is just biting designs and sculpting based off pictures and trying to beat Bro to market? Ugh.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 18 September 2015, 05:19:15
idk I think it's pretty funny that all the designs and colour schemes he comes up with look like literal ****, so he's forced to copy not only there caps but also the colour schemes hahaha
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 18 September 2015, 08:53:47
So now instead of just casting copies using the original, he is just biting designs and sculpting based off pictures and trying to beat Bro to market? Ugh.

If he sculpted that, then he magically gained sculpting talent overnight.  His wolf looks like a retarded finger puppet, so there's no way he did that.

It's getting to the point where you need verified provenance of each cap before trading.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 18 September 2015, 08:57:07
So now instead of just casting copies using the original, he is just biting designs and sculpting based off pictures and trying to beat Bro to market? Ugh.

If he sculpted that, then he magically gained sculpting talent overnight.  His would looks like a retarded finger puppet, so there's no way he did that.

It's getting to the point where you need verified provenance of each cap before trading.

I kinda did this anyway with all the Reapers I traded/bought if going through someone I didn't know... seems like just good practice to me..
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 18 September 2015, 08:57:53
So now instead of just casting copies using the original, he is just biting designs and sculpting based off pictures and trying to beat Bro to market? Ugh.

If he sculpted that, then he magically gained sculpting talent overnight.  His would looks like a retarded finger puppet, so there's no way he did that.

It's getting to the point where you need verified provenance of each cap before trading.

Hahaha. Had no clue what his artistic talent level was. Now it is VERY clear.

And as far as provenance, I suppose you could ask for the original invoice. Oh... the "art" world.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Michael on Fri, 18 September 2015, 09:33:29
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/5bG0Ohq.png)


Looks like this fuker is still up to no good.

A reminder that vietnamese=/= fake artisans supporter.

K3's thought process in this:

(http://i.imgur.com/j8XCn1G.png)

Well, at least he isnt trying to sculpt things by himself anymore. Wouldn't want overweight rat caps infesting the market.

One thing is very clear, though (http://i.imgur.com/uB3m1EF.jpg)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: sth on Fri, 18 September 2015, 09:46:47
where can i get that hat
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: beehatch on Fri, 18 September 2015, 09:52:21
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/5bG0Ohq.png)


Looks like this fuker is still up to no good.

A reminder that vietnamese=/= fake artisans supporter.

K3's thought process in this:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/j8XCn1G.png)


Well, at least he isnt trying to sculpt things by himself anymore. Wouldn't want overweight rat caps infesting the market.

One thing is clear, though:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uB3m1EF.jpg)


the **** is up with that hat
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Post by: demik on Fri, 18 September 2015, 10:01:17
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Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: beehatch on Fri, 18 September 2015, 10:17:19
Yo those jacks look better than the clackvent bs jack hahaha. Dude is stepping up his cloning.

NOW DO BLANKS AND FNs ffs.

aaaaaaaaaaaay
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 18 September 2015, 10:22:31
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/5bG0Ohq.png)


Looks like this fuker is still up to no good.

A reminder that vietnamese=/= fake artisans supporter.

K3's thought process in this:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/j8XCn1G.png)


Well, at least he isnt trying to sculpt things by himself anymore. Wouldn't want overweight rat caps infesting the market.

One thing is clear, though:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uB3m1EF.jpg)

Are theses new ones k3 making them or someone else now? :x because there was that photo not long ago with a load of trans ones too :X
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: digi on Fri, 18 September 2015, 10:22:49
oh cool, I can finally get a candy corn.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: osi on Fri, 18 September 2015, 10:29:38
Lol this twat
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Belfong on Fri, 18 September 2015, 11:05:22
with so many Jacks, now there's more to worry when one pops up in the market. I sure hope he keeps to his ****ty k3 logo at the bottom!
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Joey Quinn on Fri, 18 September 2015, 11:13:14
with so many Jacks, now there's more to worry when one pops up in the market. I sure hope he keeps to his ****ty k3 logo at the bottom!
He prolly will, he still considers his work "art".
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: sth on Fri, 18 September 2015, 11:22:07
Yo those jacks look better than the clackvent bs jack hahaha. Dude is stepping up his cloning.

NOW DO BLANKS AND FNs ffs.

aaaaaaaaaaaay

he does. at least escapes.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 18 September 2015, 12:40:53
(http://i.imgur.com/BpS3Q4z.jpg)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: digi on Fri, 18 September 2015, 13:46:01
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(http://i.imgur.com/BpS3Q4z.jpg)


haha, very nice, I'll take two.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Sed8op8 on Fri, 18 September 2015, 14:32:04
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(http://i.imgur.com/5bG0Ohq.png)


Looks like this fuker is still up to no good.

A reminder that vietnamese=/= fake artisans supporter.
Do people really knowingly support this guy enough to keep up his bull****. Maybe its because I'm to on reddit as much as I used to be and rarely pay attention to any of the other keyboard forums besides DTA and GH but I rarely see anbody mention this asshat or see any of his so called work.....

Lol if this is a pic of k3 he should worry less about keycaps and more about protein  :eek: Somebody give this mofo a sammich he looks hungry...
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: 27 on Fri, 18 September 2015, 16:58:55
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/5bG0Ohq.png)


Looks like this fuker is still up to no good.

A reminder that vietnamese=/= fake artisans supporter.
Do people really knowingly support this guy enough to keep up his bull****. Maybe its because I'm to on reddit as much as I used to be and rarely pay attention to any of the other keyboard forums besides DTA and GH but I rarely see anbody mention this asshat or see any of his so called work.....

Lol if this is a pic of k3 he should worry less about keycaps and more about protein  :eek: Somebody give this mofo a sammich he looks hungry...

I haven't seen much support for him lately on reddit, and I'd think if he even has supporters, they'd keep quiet.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: sHOTTA on Thu, 02 March 2017, 23:00:14
Ya, ok.. didn't know there was replicas out there of brobots until I saw this https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/5wrhds/caon_h_vea_artisans_ramage_etf_lost_keys_suk_kk/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/5wrhds/caon_h_vea_artisans_ramage_etf_lost_keys_suk_kk/) .. so now I am concerned that maybe mine are fakes? how to detect a fake brobot???? anyone?
Title: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 02 March 2017, 23:29:40
Ya, ok.. didn't know there was replicas out there of brobots until I saw this https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/5wrhds/caon_h_vea_artisans_ramage_etf_lost_keys_suk_kk/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/5wrhds/caon_h_vea_artisans_ramage_etf_lost_keys_suk_kk/) .. so now I am concerned that maybe mine are fakes? how to detect a fake brobot???? anyone?

Well new bros have the ID system to prove  authenticity. Always deal with reputable members, avoid sketchy sounding deals, ask others for advice before buying/trading.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: sHOTTA on Thu, 02 March 2017, 23:57:41
Just recently bought a liberator set and there is no id behind them- its just blank
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 00:05:57
Just recently bought a liberator set and there is no id behind them- its just blank

Which set is that? Probably too old
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: sHOTTA on Fri, 03 March 2017, 00:25:04
See its blank no id or sticker like the defender series. see :  (http://i.imgur.com/pDNRn6p.jpg)
And this is the liberator set: (http://i.imgur.com/JdVS2f0.jpg)
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 00:33:57
If that's from the sale i think it's from, it wouldn't have the ID system. Did you get it from a reputable person?
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: sHOTTA on Fri, 03 March 2017, 00:40:11
Yea he seem reputable - he had alot of them and many trades on reddit. It was this sale : https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/5vkp1c/usia_h_artisans_bros_hws_w_paypal/
I should of done more research before buying them, tbh there isn't much on brocaps authenticity but found alot on clack factory. I don't want to pm bro he probably has way to much messages daily so posted it here.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 00:44:20
Yea I think he's good stuff, wouldn't be worried
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: sHOTTA on Fri, 03 March 2017, 00:45:19
Thank you for your help! I feel alot better now  :thumb:
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: beehatch on Fri, 03 March 2017, 01:05:30
Thank you for your help! I feel alot better now  :thumb:

I'll also vouch for the lad you bought it from to make you feel double better. He aight.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: dgneo on Fri, 03 March 2017, 04:49:35
Yea he seem reputable - he had alot of them and many trades on reddit. It was this sale : https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/5vkp1c/usia_h_artisans_bros_hws_w_paypal/
I should of done more research before buying them, tbh there isn't much on brocaps authenticity but found alot on clack factory. I don't want to pm bro he probably has way to much messages daily so posted it here.

Yeah they're legit, Xiro doesn't deal with fakes.
Title: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: rmendis on Fri, 03 March 2017, 07:42:02
I was/am concerned about this as well. Generally speaking, if you buy from a reputable collector (like Xiro or Ace) who has been around on mm or gh, you will be fine.

However, there have been a few fakes sold on mm recently (as fakes), and who knows whether they will fall into less honest hands.

I actually ordered one myself to see if I could find a way to tell if it's fake. Will post any findings.

Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: romevi on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:03:08
Xiro doesn't buy or sell fakes.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:06:53
Xiro doesn't buy or sell fakes.
I would bet he's one of the best about identifying fakes
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: henz on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:22:01
I was/am concerned about this as well. Generally speaking, if you buy from a reputable collector (like Xiro or Ace) who has been around on mm or gh, you will be fine.

However, there have been a few fakes sold on mm recently (as fakes), and who knows whether they will fall into less honest hands.

I actually ordered one myself to see if I could find a way to tell if it's fake. Will post any findings.

i think he atleast not copiying the makers stamp inside the cap(i might be wrong), just for the reason that he wants to advertise himself instead.
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: rmendis on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:32:06
I was/am concerned about this as well. Generally speaking, if you buy from a reputable collector (like Xiro or Ace) who has been around on mm or gh, you will be fine.

However, there have been a few fakes sold on mm recently (as fakes), and who knows whether they will fall into less honest hands.

I actually ordered one myself to see if I could find a way to tell if it's fake. Will post any findings.

i think he atleast not copiying the makers stamp inside the cap(i might be wrong), just for the reason that he wants to advertise himself instead.

There are fake brobots on Chinese sites that I don't think come from k3. They are very close to BBV2s that existed prior to the holo stamp, so can be difficult to tell.

Some examples: http://imgur.com/a/Gf7wu
Title: Re: Fake BroCaps Discussion
Post by: kenmai9 on Fri, 03 March 2017, 11:09:49
Fake caps! Sad!