Since the other thread was closed, this is the next best place to ask....and it is a pure question asked with an intention to understand...so please keep that in mind if answering...
Concerning this DML leak... I understand it is a betrayal on the behalf of the beta tester to leak the software publicly; I am assuming they agreed to keep the software private as a condition of the beta test. What I don't understand is why it is taboo for others to try the software once it is out there. It is understood that it is leaked, and not a finished product. The coder and his effort is not appreciated any less. I don't understand the continued offense that is taken beyond the initial leak. This is furthered by all the stepping around egg-shells that I've seen over this matter, where links and discussion over the leaked software is mum'd.
I no longer play GC games, but from what I understand, DML is in high praise/demand, and as such people are eager to try it out. Where is the offense in letting them have it? why not make it a public beta? I don't understand how the coder would get angry over people wanting to try the leaked software. Further, I don't understand the stance of ending development over it. If the coder really wanted to develop the software, they'll develop it...but all this taken offense it too much for me to understand... What is the reasoning behind this???
On an aside note...is DML meant to be paid for? If so...well then I do understand...
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