Hornet3d
Wise
Thank you, I hoped like mad that your reaction would be exactly that.
I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that the collective decision you made was a hard one, even after a great deal of consideration. I am equally sure that you were well aware that such a decision would have both positive and negative implications and that some would be more impacted than others but that is true of any decision of this importance and all that does is makes it more difficult to do the right thing.
The reason I finally decided to post something, after a great deal of thought, was very much due to your last point. I try not to be negative, although I don't always succeed, and generally feel if you don't have something positive to say then just don't say it. This is one instance where this may not hold true, although I am still not sure of that, I hoped it would show some support for those are impacted in the way I describe. I know that the team would see such people as important and be sad about the way this decision will impact them but I was afraid that this sentiment may be lost in the generally surprise and intrigued this announcement has created.
I really do want them to know that it does bother me and that those not affected have just read their concerns and shrugged their shoulders and moved on with enjoying our art. Basically my aim was not to be critical, more to say to everyone in this position that I accept the decision on both sides but accepting it does not mean I like it. I don't want them to feel that we don't care or are not wanted here, not by the Hivewire team but by all of us here, because I am damn sure I am not the only one that feels this way.
. That will not change, by the way - products sold by us at DAZ will continue to go through our beta and QAV teams.