Alright... we all know there are exposure websites out there... there's no way to stop it and not much we can do about it.
Recently, thanks to a fortuitous Google search, I found my own marketed effect "The Destiny Effect" being openly discussed method-wise on an exposure-based forum. People are discussing what they think the method is and some people who own the ebook are posting general methods... INCLUDING members of this very forum, who I used to respect and consider talented guys but now consider nothing but scum.
I registered for an account on this forum to confront the issue. I established how upset I was, especially with specific members, and asked (in futility, I suppose) that the exposure discussion of my effect would stop. After all, Destiny is my baby... a piece I've used for over 2 years and has been my signature effect as long.
Was I responded to with a mature rebuttal? No... instead, I was insulted in numerous ways, plus someone had the audacity to actually post the entire, full, thorough method almost exactly as it appears in my ebook.
In closing... be careful on judgement of magicians you know. Even those who seem lik respectable, talented guys may turn out to be the exact opposite.
I can't describe how furious and upset this issue makes me. I tried to approach the issue with a certain degree of maturity (although I do wish I had retracted some comments I made at the outset as a result of my anger) and was readdressed with rudeness and statements that not only insulted my work, but also directly targeted me as a person.
Just needed to vent, thank you for listening.
Recently, thanks to a fortuitous Google search, I found my own marketed effect "The Destiny Effect" being openly discussed method-wise on an exposure-based forum. People are discussing what they think the method is and some people who own the ebook are posting general methods... INCLUDING members of this very forum, who I used to respect and consider talented guys but now consider nothing but scum.
I registered for an account on this forum to confront the issue. I established how upset I was, especially with specific members, and asked (in futility, I suppose) that the exposure discussion of my effect would stop. After all, Destiny is my baby... a piece I've used for over 2 years and has been my signature effect as long.
Was I responded to with a mature rebuttal? No... instead, I was insulted in numerous ways, plus someone had the audacity to actually post the entire, full, thorough method almost exactly as it appears in my ebook.
In closing... be careful on judgement of magicians you know. Even those who seem lik respectable, talented guys may turn out to be the exact opposite.
I can't describe how furious and upset this issue makes me. I tried to approach the issue with a certain degree of maturity (although I do wish I had retracted some comments I made at the outset as a result of my anger) and was readdressed with rudeness and statements that not only insulted my work, but also directly targeted me as a person.
Just needed to vent, thank you for listening.
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