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I still can't believe he willingly worked at Intellectual Ventures -- largely considered the most egregious (successful?) patent troll. I still purchase, read,
by beambot 11y ago
I still can't believe he willingly worked at Intellectual Ventures -- largely considered the most egregious (successful?) patent troll. I still purchase, read, and enjoy each of his books... but I feel a small pang of guilt knowing that some of his ideas may have originated from a shady organization.
Neal, if you're reading... perhaps you could shed some light and assuage our misgivings?
- searine 11y agoAlso ripping off all his fans (including myself) on his failed kickstarter. Stick to books Neal.
- IvyMike 11y agoI know a lot of people feel ripped off, but as a funder, I think it was a genuine, if failed, experiment, and I was glad to fund the attempt. Pre-kickstarter: "They told us a true-to-life sword-based simulation wouldn't be any fun. Help us make one and prove them wrong" Post-kickstarter: "They were right"
- WizzleKake 11y agoHe draws a distinction between Intellectual Ventures and Intellectual Ventures Labs (where he worked): http://corporation9592.com/Intellectual_Ventures.html http://corporation9592.com/Intellectual_Ventures.html