Ok I can donate. Good to know that I would never consider a Tekton product if this is their behaviour .
Still costs moneyFrivolous case, it will be thrown out by any judge.
Here in Spain, it's mandatory to attempt a conciliation act before proceeding to court. This requirement aims to encourage the amicable resolution of disputes and prevent court congestion. The conciliation is conducted before the Judicial Secretary or the Lawyer of the Administration of Justice and is a prerequisite for filing a lawsuit in specific civil disputes, such as claims for amounts, rights to honor, privacy, and one's own image, among others. However, this requirement does not universally apply to all civil matters. There are exceptions like divorces, where specific procedures are applied. I don’t know how it’s in the USA.Where I live (Canada.) to sue somebody one needs to go to a informal hearing with a judge and explain the details to the judge. Then that judge decides right there if the litigation has merit. A lawyer may appear for both parties for that meeting but is not required. Nor is a lawyer required for the actual court proceedings because the judge will advise/act as council for the two parties if they need council. Any idea how it works stateside?
I already have a D70- what I'd really want in a trade is an American-spec Accuphase power amp from the last 15 years or so. I can't do costs out of pocket either.That would be ideal. I am happy to donate a high-end DAC to that attorney as a thank you note.
I'm in for what I can when something is actually in place.So we should wait till after the review before amassing a legal backup fund<?> Plus I want to see what Erin thinks about all of this legal fund stuff here before sending in moola.
Pretty sure it is not that far. Problem is, just the threat of it may force Erin to keep the review hidden and with it, set a terrible (continued) precedence this way. We need to stand up to this. Reviewers can make mistakes. The right next step is for manufacturer to show their data. Threatening a suit to take down the review wholesale is not right.Erin absolutely deserves the financial support if needed, but is the company actually suing him?
I agree wholeheartedly. It is a matter of principle.Pretty sure it is not that far. Problem is, just the threat of it may force Erin to keep the review hidden and with it, set a terrible (continued) precedence this way. We need to stand up to this. Reviewers can make mistakes. The right next step is for manufacturer to show their data. Threatening a suit to take down the review wholesale is not right.
I would not have purchased gear based on that configuration of the top (Tweeters.) end anyway. It looks like a imaging nightmare in my opinion. But that's neither here nor there... LoL. What happens if a tweeter blows do they all blow? So many questions... gg*Tekton thinks the threat of lawsuit is the right course of action.
The problem is that the community (on Erin’s facebook, YouTube channel and Patreon) and even here on ASR, supports Erin.
Which means that Tekton is doing reputation damage to themselves at this point.
It’s likely that many people will never buy any Tekton products as a result of this development.
The man has an apparent history of taking down his product web pages because of a disliked review. I have seen multiple instances in the recent 5 years of this activity according to web search results. I don't expect change to occur.I appreciate the way Fosi has taken on constructive criticism and feedback and used it to improve their products. Maybe it's not too bold to suggest that Tekton adopt a similar approach with its customers.
I need to point out that I don't represent anyone involved, nor am I offering anyone specific advice. I will say that the truth is as close to an absolute defense to libel as you can get. It would be an uphill battle for the supposedly injured party to prove damages against Erin that stem from statements that were in willful or even reckless disregard for the truth. The measurements don't lie, and so long as Erin didn't stray too far from his normal tests and commentary, it shouldn't be an issue.
Tekton thinks the threat of lawsuit is the right course of action.
The problem is that the community (on Erin’s facebook, YouTube channel and Patreon) and even here on ASR, supports Erin.
Which means that Tekton is doing reputation damage to themselves at this point.
It’s likely that many people will never buy any Tekton products as a result of this development.