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Lies I am Tired of - We Care About You
Cordova, TN; November 21, in the year of our Lord 2022
-- Family Friendly Gaming, the industry leader in covering the
family friendly video games is continuing to be the voice of
diversity in the gaming media, and media at large. I realized
recently that there are plenty of lies I am sick and tired of
hearing. This has turned into a series of articles. The lie in
this column that I am tired of hearing is We Care About You. I
am honestly so sick and tired of hearing that phrase from people
who treat gaming media like slave labor. If you cared your
actions would show it. These same people say whatever they have
to get us to publish their press releases. Then when it comes
time for them to do something for us they have forgotten how to
use the reply button. Instead they act like ostriches sticking
their heads in the sand and pretending we are not there.
I have brought this up to these people in PR and Marketing when
they come back and want something else from me. I remind them of
their broken promises. It is amazing how quickly they get
amnesia. This has happened at E3 quite a few times as well. We
are promised reviewable copies, swag, advertisements, and more.
When that bill comes due they are not capable of keeping those
promises. They lie like the wind to get E3 Awards and break
their word as soon as the words have left their mouths.
Ultimately I am so sick and tired of such low moral, lack of
integrity, psycho, pain causing haters that lie to get their
way. They have no honor and they hurt the image of the entire
industry.
Here are some pro tips for these liars in PR and Marketing. Be
honest. If you are not sure about delivering something then be
honest about it. I respect people who are honest with me. People
that say: "I will try, but no promises," are way better than
those that say: "most definitely we will do that for you." Show
that you care with your actions. We have long time advertisers
that appreciate the fact that we are honest. At the same time we
are kind about mistakes we find in their games. We do not mind
reporting bugs because they always do things to help us out. The
giving relationship goes back and forth. It works and it works
well. There have been some people in PR and Marketing that sent
us copies of the video games in the physical copy format out of
their own money. That shows caring on their part. They gave
their word and they made sure it happened. Those that have done
that get plenty of press releases published that I may not
otherwise publish. They have proven their integrity and honor.
Inflation is hurting all of us. Between Yolanda and myself we
are working four different jobs. We are constantly helping and
serving our audience. I need more sleep. I need to get some debt
paid off. I need to be able to take a day off at some point this
decade. All I am asking you to do is to keep your word. If you
promise something, then keep it. I would rather you be honest
and say: "nope, can't get you a copy of this game," than to make
the promise and not fulfill it. Stop being so cowardly. I tell
people bad news all of the time. They appreciate that fact that
I am honest with them. They appreciate the fact that I care
about them enough to be open, honest, and transparent. I do not
have the time or the money to help everyone. If you step up,
show up, and man up then we can help even more.
I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.
God bless,
Paul Bury
Emperor
Family Friendly Gaming
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