The W2 Report

The W2 Report is a somewhat weekly show where we talk about the games industry. Hosted by @RealSanjiHimura and @Crocosquirrel.

Beware the Taxman Cometh...

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Looking for someone with an eye for design for a limited run merch run. This will involve two runs of merch. DMs are open.

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@kabrutusdeid Want to help in a massive project?

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#socialdb Looking for someone who was approached by socialdb to become a sponsor. If you know someone who was and wants to talk publicly, let us know by DMs.

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https://t.co/MsDebXnCKS - A countdown to the NEW W2 Report live stream is on! This week, we are going to cover the SocialDB case files and see who is behind the site, how they got away with scraping every social media platform in existence, and what next for creators!

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https://t.co/sGsJE7BdCH - If you want to vent your frustrations on discord about #socialdb. This invite will go to my specific space for the social database story, so if you want to vent and leave, feel free. I have a feeling that this is one story that I will be monitoring.

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@kenyouknot It's not registered in California or Delaware either.

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The W2 Report will cover this Tuesday. Join us as we cover the Apple engineer who invented the site, who "qualifies" for an "account", and what potential laws are they breaking this week on The W2 Report!

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As of today, over 2000+ deals have been created on #SocialDB! We want to create opportunities for creators and sponsors. Feeling very #grateful for all the love and support from all our users! Sign up at https://t.co/8yNo0LM0yV #startup #success #progress #collabs #Sponsorship

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@_BarbarianBabe @MikeStrawMedia Used a throwaway account, obviously, but the algorithm is exposed for the world to see.

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@_BarbarianBabe @MikeStrawMedia I had a very interesting case study. I looked up myself (W2 Report) on #Socialdb and Couldn't find me. This despite me making content for 7 years. Apparently, there is a minimum threshold for even getting displayed on the site (10K subs for YT).

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@Zihlus @Asmongold @DeadbyDaylight They got stuck at The Learing Center.

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@Zihlus @Asmongold @DeadbyDaylight They got stuck at The Learing Center.

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@DeadbyDaylight I'll be so glad when Japan has total control over the gaming industry again like they did in the 80's. It is because of shit like this.

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My bet @StutteringCraig and @KaZoMa had their badges flagged by a CCL who oversaw Registration. That was why Craig's badge wasn't working yesterday, and Blake was asked to leave. The board likely caught wind of the CCL's actions. #Youmacon

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Having worked in conventions for 5+ years both as a panelist and as a volunteer, Youmacon likely does have a tiered Volunteer system. 🧵

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UPDATE / CORRECTION:

I have received new information regarding what happened with my badge at Youmacon.

The Youmacon Council reached out to a mutual acquaintance to reach out to me while investigating the incident and trying to determine what happened.

As things currently stand:

• I am officially NOT banned from Youmacon.
• I have been told that I am welcome back to the convention.
• Operations has a replacement badge ready for me.
• Based on the current internal understanding, my badge was NOT authorized to be pulled.
• The investigation into who took my badge, why they did so, and what authority they believed they had is still ongoing.

To be clear, my account of what happened that night has not changed. Someone approached me, physically took my badge, told me to leave before law enforcement became involved, and gave me no explanation. I complied and left.

What has changed is my understanding of whether that action was actually authorized by Youmacon.

Given the information I had at the time, and the timing following my public criticism of the convention. I believed retaliation was a serious possibility. With the new information I have received, I cannot currently say that was what happened.

I still do not know who removed me or why, and I am not going to fill those gaps with speculation.
I’ve repeatedly asked everyone following this situation to stick to the facts, and I need to hold myself to that same standard.

If new information changes my understanding, I will correct the record publicly. Some people may prefer the more explosive version of this story, but the truth matters more to me than maintaining a narrative.

My integrity matters more.

I appreciate the people currently looking into what happened, and I’ll provide another update when there is something concrete to share.

And again: please do not harass anyone involved.

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If a department head has a problem, they go to what is known as a CCL. They supervise the departments.

And the board of directors is supposed to oversee everything.

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#SaveMassEffect

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NEW article on The W2 Report. Join us as we weigh in On the Extinction of BioWare by Means of Corporate Selection. https://t.co/Du6yUqfW4J

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@Narwitz0747 Article written about this POS Op-ed. Including a bit about the Ph.D. who contributed to the article, Dr. Mesarovic. My editorial should be up by Friday.

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Article written about this POS "feature", including a bit about the Ph.D. who contributed to the article. Should be up by Friday.

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One of the last op-eds I can find about BioWare.

Oof.

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Me thinks that's a threat

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@shoe0nhead @KirscheVerstahl I hope it aims for you next