In Reply to: Games and Friendships... posted by 10Pin (Platinum) on October 14, 2000 at 00:03:29:
: As most of you know, I recently got some software that a lot of you would love to have. I have said repeatedly, so several people I would be glad to copy it and send you a copy. However, this is not cheap. From the costs of the disks themselves, to the shipping. I had told a few I would be glad to send it, which I am more than willing and that they would reimburse me, But now with all the requests, and my current work status and condition, I simply do not have the money available to send out that many copies. Most have said, its only about $10 to do it. Thats fine and dandy, but multiply that by 15-20, whats that bottom line now. I still stand by my statement that I will, but I need the money up front, I am sorry for being a hard #*^about it, but its the only way I can accomodate.
#1 Jeff..You were the one who applied for this software...Took the time to fill out the forms and did what they required of you. YOU deserve the software, not others. My feelings, they can wait to purchase it themselves.
: Those that have gotten very upset at me because I have not sent it, I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do about that. If it costs our friendship, then so be it, I am not a rich man with unlimited funds.
There is nothing for you to be sorry about here! Furthermore, If it's greed that ends a friendship, they truly were not friends to begin with.
: There are 2 in particular, people that were very dear friends, that have all but told me the friendship is over because I have not sent this to them. This troubles me deeply, and I am still unsure how to react. This whole situation has eaten at me so badly, that it is affecting my home life. Some are laughing now, but I feel like I am letting down some friends. I cannot allow this to happen anymore, and it won't either.
I find nothing humurous about this. You are one of the most enjoyable people I have met here and I can't believe that these people are tosing someone like you aside (over a game!)...My reaction would be "Fine, wait like the rest then".
: At this point, I wish to make a public apology to Catcher, perhaps my dearest friend who I blew up at the other night over a tournament. Friend, I am so sorry, but all this other situation, grouped with the other things you all know about already, I just popped, and you happened to be the target. I am so very sorry.
As for the Catcherman...His heart is big! Sometimes we do lash out at the people we like the most (we all do it)...I know he would understand ;)
: In closing, yes, I am still willing to send it out, but I say again, I must have a few bucks up front to cover my costs. Just email me and we will take things from there.
: Jeff
Maybe I should keep my 2cents to myself...But I won't. I see a friend who is dealing with something that he shouldn't have to! I think a few people owe you a BIG apology!!
GL hun!