Newsroom: 8 Mile

I'm not sure if you read my previous post above but I loved the video and totally support it. I thought the community has a right to share its opinion and I see nothing wrong with some honesty. I don't want this company to die and I sure don't want anyone with a newborn child to be starving and homeless. It is not personal and it is still an open wound for me what you did to Tom. I am enjoying these videos and I am putting money in your pocket by watching them and telling my friends about the videos. You can call me names if you like. I totally respect your opinion as others in the community have shared theirs.

If any Screwattack employee is reading this post whether you are friends or not with Craig just remember if he promises anything to you to get it in writing where you both sign a sheet of paper to create a contract so another mix-up doesn't occur. If your employer is always trying to brush you off when you ask them if you can have what you are promised you need to be straightforward in your communication. Even if you feel uncomfortable it is perfectly fine to ask your employer of this as this happens in corporate America every day. It is just business. If you are promised a raise or a bonus or if "Money Bags" Craig discusses his future plans to sell the company and promises to give you a bonus from that make sure it is in writing.

If you don't have it in writing then he can give you nothing or what only "Money Bags" Craig sees fit like he did to Tom. I have learned from previous experiences if the CEO has not given himself a pay raise it is most likely because they are trying to keep their company running and don't want to do it or else people have to get laid off or they are sacrificing to grow their company so when it comes time to sell the company there is a huge payday. I have no knowledge if gametrailers or IGN have made any offers or if Craig has reached out to them but this is a possibility in the future and as an employee it is best to always be aware. It is good to be aware not to get upset at Craig but just so you can make the best decisions for yourself and plan for your future.

This really applies to anyone in any business situation and is a valuable lesson. People judge you based on decisions you have made in the past and it drives expectation. I'm sure when Tom was friends with you there were promises made that got broken but you have to understand that when you take away a persons source of income to support their family you increase their chances of becoming homeless and this isn't just another person this is your friend.

I know you felt like you were doing a lot more work than Tom but I also saw that Tom's videos had more view's than "Money Bag" Craig's videos and gametrailers was paying you based on per 1000 views. If you make promises and break them that is your choice but other people will keep an open eye out for that stuff. I don't know if Tom would have changed anything on the site but I'm sure he wouldn't argue about paid memberships and I feel that he was pulling his own weight simply by getting more views. In any business model if you generate more than you consume you are pulling your own weight.

How come I don't see any previous employee's stop by and do a quick 30 - 60 video to say hi to the community? I'm sure they have found better employment opportunities or else they would have come back to work for you, but it would be nice if somehow you maintained a relationship with these people so we can believe you are a nice caring guy. When you were under the impression I was having serious mental issues and needed therapy I don't get why you would tell me under those circumstances you aren't my friend. I'm not a doctor but I know that isn't the best way to go about it and speaks highly about your character.

I think your website is way better than Tom's website. I also think after all of his ideas/effort was put into here to help get you started that he was simply out of gas by the actions that took place and you have to live with that the rest of your life.

It would be funny if I told any other CEO that I feel back-stabbed by the broken promises made and have him or her turn around and call me a douche.

Let this be a learning experience for you "Money Bags" Craig.