Rule number one when you're the head of marketing for a product, do not act like a douchebag to your customers because it will bite you in the ass. Secondly, name dropping doesn't get you jack squat in terms of respect. Lastly, learn the difference between the usage of "your" and "you're" if, again, you're in any position of customer relations.
With that said, Paul Christoforo the head of Ocean Marketing, a PR firm that has Avenger Controller as one of its clients, might be one of the dumbest heads of a marketing firm we've ever seen. In fact, he might be one of the dumbest heads of marketing firm the rest of the Internet has seen as well.
A customer had contacted Christoforo to inquire about when the controllers he had ordered would be shipped. The customer had pre-paid for the controllers some time ago and was expecting delivery prior to Christmas. Email correspondence started out simply enough with the customer politely asking when it would be shipped to him. After the told date of the 17th came and went, the customer again contacted Christoforo about a price change for the product, a reduction of $10 from the price the customer initially paid. Here is where it starts to get interesting.
The bold in the last paragraph is our emphasis. Dave, the customer, replies with a lengthy and rather irate reply to how unprofessional Christoforo's reply was. And then the name dropping from Christoforo begins.
Dave had sent the email correspondence to Gabe after the above reply to generate some attention to the matter. This is the point in which Gabe from Penny-Arcade steps in and informs both Dave and Christoforo that if Ocean Marketing has a booth at PAX it will be cancelled and denied.
Now, here's the truly beautiful part. The names, companies, and websites that Christoforo name dropped in the above emails? Most of them think he's a jackass as well.
IGN's Scott Lowe flat out said that Ocean Marketing does not have IGN's support. He even went on to say that Christoforo was completely unprofessional in a brief stint of correspondence the two companies had with each other.
Kevin Kelly from G4 and G4TV echoed Scott Lowe's statements above.
Christoforo replied to Scott Lowe via Twitter and publicly called him a douchebag in a Tweet that was later removed. Fortunately, the Internet managed to snag a screen capture.
Kotaku's Brian Crecente also echos the above statements, stating the neither he nor Kotaku know who Christoforo is nor does he have their support. Engadget also does not support Christoforo, despite his outrageous claims in the above emails.
This isn't the first time that Christoforo acted like a child towards a customer as this particular case happened earlier this year to another.
It's honestly a shame that the Avenger Controller developers have such a complete tool handling their PR and media relations. The controller component seems like a fantastic device but when you have someone like Paul Christoforo and Ocean Marketing handling your distribution like this, it doesn't look good for your company. As a customer, I would consider looking elsewhere for alternatives than give my money to a company that employs someone like Christoforo. As someone who merely posts news on a little slice of the web, I'd strongly discourage people from supporting the Avenger Controller until a new head of marketing is found.
And to Paul Christoforo: Congratulations, you're a fucking moron. If you're going to act like a complete jerk to paying customers, keep in mind just how powerful a tool the Internet can be for negative publicity that will hurt your company. In addition, proper grammar would go a long way, even when you're insulting the customers who keep you employed, which hopefully won't be for much longer.
(Also, good job at misspelling your own company's name for your Twitter handle. They're at @oceanmarketting (yes, two T's) for those who are curious. And no, we won't be linking to their website, they don't deserve the traffic from us or anyone.)
Update 1: Here is another tale of poor customer relations from Christoforo.
[spoil=Full text in case the site goes down]Ordered one of these of ebay. Got it 2 weeks later and fitted it to my 100% original xbox 360 controller. The n-control came of my controller within 10 seconds. I put it back on and it came off again 3 times in one minute of game play.
I contacted the seller and he said he'd take care of me. That was five weeks ago and still nothing. so I emailed him through ebay and told him I wanted it by Tuesday or I'd start posting reviews.
"Are you making a threat to me and Avenger Controller , Internet threats are not taken lightly and our attorneys will have a field day with you for a defamation suit and threatening us with blackmail , simply ask for a refund tonto its no big deal lol. Otherwise make your threats and watch what happens to you with local and federal authorities from your country and ours. Thanks so much for your time we sent out the avenger its in your country when it hits customs thats your responsibility so find it or your local store carries them toysdownunder.com call them ask for an avenger and have him skype paul and ill send him a new unit. work it out let me know just be smart"
I said I'd still do it and then his replies:
"OK so do it , then Your a nobody . Were a Major company Selling to 8 countries and all over the United states and Canada lol, Go ahead with your press by the way did you ship your defective controller back ? I have people in Australia Selling my controller retail who cares what you say call the news and the press alert channel 5 and Fox news this is gonna be a breaking story... Do you think your the first to bitch and complain and talk smack hahah Im not gonna call any police there is no need Love the free press your gonna give us though you know what they say any press is good press so join the handful of other losers and im looking forward to it hopefully it drives in a few more sales controversy always does. So if your all fired up and have nothing better to do with your life then knock your self out partner ride wallaby till and legs fall out and go walkabout. Like I said im not wasting another dollar until you ship your unit back to us your not keeping 2 Avengers follow policy and if your afraid to call a store in your own county that has avengers in stock then your a weirdo you have avengers there no customs no tax. Call Toys Down under www.toysdownunder.com and ill tell them give you a unit or go on your childish rampage. Thanks for the entertainment im not wasting anymore time with you. Ive had enough laughs and given you tons of solutions and your controller was shipped."
Then he found out I'd left some comments on youtube:
"LOL we have to approve those comments they dont show up you turd hahaha!!!
the only thing you did was **** up my feedback you punk , oh well the other guy is removing his I sent him a brand new avenger ! you can leave yours Ill call ebay tomorrow and handle it and show them the emails and your threats feedback will be removed stat thanks have a good one"[/spoil]
Update 2: Christoforo apparently issued an email apology to both Dave and Gabe from Penny-Arcade. However, the apology to Penny-Arcade came after threats of legal action and outright begging.
Gabe continues on to say that there is a difference between being "sorry" and being "sorry you got caught", the latter of which seems to be the case here. Gabe also says that Christoforo is a bully, pure and simple.
It should also be noted that Ocean Marketing's Twitter handle has changed to @OceanStratagy. Yes, that's an "A" in strategy and yes, Christoforo still can't spell simple words.
With that said, Paul Christoforo the head of Ocean Marketing, a PR firm that has Avenger Controller as one of its clients, might be one of the dumbest heads of a marketing firm we've ever seen. In fact, he might be one of the dumbest heads of marketing firm the rest of the Internet has seen as well.
A customer had contacted Christoforo to inquire about when the controllers he had ordered would be shipped. The customer had pre-paid for the controllers some time ago and was expecting delivery prior to Christmas. Email correspondence started out simply enough with the customer politely asking when it would be shipped to him. After the told date of the 17th came and went, the customer again contacted Christoforo about a price change for the product, a reduction of $10 from the price the customer initially paid. Here is where it starts to get interesting.
From: Dave
To: Ocean Marketing
Dec 19, 2011, at 11:02 AM
Thanks for the reply Paul. Can you clarify whether my particular order already sent or if Dec 17 was the first day shipments went out? I have not received any sort of shipping confirmation email or tracking information.
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Dave
Dec 19, 2011 11:21 AM
They still haven’t shipped yet on the way here from china
From: Dave
To: Ocean Marketing
Dec 20, 2011 4:29 PM
So then delivery to customer doors by December 24th is no longer likely correct? Do you have an estimated date of when units will arrive in California? Thanks.
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Dave
Dec 20, 2011 5:11 PM
They are in the USA now in customs so its wither before or after Christmas.
From: Dave
To: Ocean Marketing
Dec 26, 2011, at 9:47 AM
I noticed the updated info on the webpage, and I don’t understand why there is absolutely no benefit given to those like me who have already ordered, and paid their money. You’ve had my money interest free for nearly two months, yet now ANY new order will get $10 off….meaning I should just cancel my order for 2 controllers, get my money back, then re-order.
My other questions is regarding item compatibility. Ocean Marketing seems to be involved with the Xtendplay controller holder, so I was wondering if the Avenger N-Controller can be used in conjunction with the Xtendplay (for both Xbox and PS3)? Thanks
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Dave
Dec 26, 2011 10:14 AM
Yes it can be used with xtend play if you remove the stand and no one is allowed to cancel and re order if we catch anyone doing it we will simply just cancel your order all together and you can buy it retail somewhere else.
Things happen in manufacturing if your unhappy you have 7 days from the day your item ships for a refund. You placed a pre order just like any software title the gets a date moved due to the tweaks and bugs not being worked out and GameStop or any other place holds your cash and im sure you don’t complain to activision or epic games so put on your big boy hat and wait it out like everyone else. The benefit is a token of our appreaciation for everyone no one is special including you or any first time buyer . Feel free to cancel we need the units were back ordered 11,000 units so your 2 will be gone fast. Maybe I’ll put them on eBay for 150.00 myself. Have a good day Dan.
To: Ocean Marketing
Dec 19, 2011, at 11:02 AM
Thanks for the reply Paul. Can you clarify whether my particular order already sent or if Dec 17 was the first day shipments went out? I have not received any sort of shipping confirmation email or tracking information.
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Dave
Dec 19, 2011 11:21 AM
They still haven’t shipped yet on the way here from china
From: Dave
To: Ocean Marketing
Dec 20, 2011 4:29 PM
So then delivery to customer doors by December 24th is no longer likely correct? Do you have an estimated date of when units will arrive in California? Thanks.
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Dave
Dec 20, 2011 5:11 PM
They are in the USA now in customs so its wither before or after Christmas.
From: Dave
To: Ocean Marketing
Dec 26, 2011, at 9:47 AM
I noticed the updated info on the webpage, and I don’t understand why there is absolutely no benefit given to those like me who have already ordered, and paid their money. You’ve had my money interest free for nearly two months, yet now ANY new order will get $10 off….meaning I should just cancel my order for 2 controllers, get my money back, then re-order.
My other questions is regarding item compatibility. Ocean Marketing seems to be involved with the Xtendplay controller holder, so I was wondering if the Avenger N-Controller can be used in conjunction with the Xtendplay (for both Xbox and PS3)? Thanks
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Dave
Dec 26, 2011 10:14 AM
Yes it can be used with xtend play if you remove the stand and no one is allowed to cancel and re order if we catch anyone doing it we will simply just cancel your order all together and you can buy it retail somewhere else.
Things happen in manufacturing if your unhappy you have 7 days from the day your item ships for a refund. You placed a pre order just like any software title the gets a date moved due to the tweaks and bugs not being worked out and GameStop or any other place holds your cash and im sure you don’t complain to activision or epic games so put on your big boy hat and wait it out like everyone else. The benefit is a token of our appreaciation for everyone no one is special including you or any first time buyer . Feel free to cancel we need the units were back ordered 11,000 units so your 2 will be gone fast. Maybe I’ll put them on eBay for 150.00 myself. Have a good day Dan.
The bold in the last paragraph is our emphasis. Dave, the customer, replies with a lengthy and rather irate reply to how unprofessional Christoforo's reply was. And then the name dropping from Christoforo begins.
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Dave
Dec 26, 2011 2:19 PM
LOL Thanks for the Free PR I know the Editor N Chief of Kotaku , IGN , Engadget I’ll be meeting them at CES .The noise complaint was for people high up on the food chain in a corporate world of real estate you have no clue about. Thanks for the Rice Rocket Compliment too love me some motorcycle . Send that over to Engadget you look like a complete moron swearing and sending your customer service complaints to a magazine as if they will post it or even pay attention do you think you’re the first or the last what are they going to do demand us to tell you were your shipment is or ask for a refund on your behalf … Really ... Welcome to the Internet ? Son Im 38 I wwebsite as on the internet when you were a sperm in your daddys balls and before it was the internet, thanks for the welcome to message wurd up. Grow up you look like a complete child bro. I Don’t have my controller so im gonna cry to the world … Really ?? Hey take that free time and do something more productive. All you had to do was check the like everyone else , people have inquired but you’re the douchiest of them all J
To all our pre-order customers looking for information on the status of their orders after a busy couple of months The PS3 Avengers are on their way from our Manufacturing plant overseas. We are aware that everyone is anticipating having their Avengers under their Christmas Tree and were doing our best to get these orders shipped out as fast as possible. We appreciate you as loyal customers and for supporting our company. Customers will start receiving their products this week before Christmas and After Christmas and into the New Year. As a token of our appreciation we are offering all our pre-order customers and new customers 10$ off your next order with us just enter Avenger1001 at Checkout. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Oh and FYI When a street date gets pushed by a publisher on a video game you pre ordered do you cry to them too ?
You just got told bitch … welcome to the real internet check kotaku in 2 weeks when they are reviewing free PS3 Avengers we send them as well as G4 and all the other majors hell yeah , don’t forget to check Amazon, gamestop.com, play n trade , Myers , Frys and a ton of other local stores coming your way you think you speak for billions son your just a kid you speak for yourself no one cares what you think that’s why were growing and moving 20-50 thousand controllers a month. We do value our customers but sometimes we get children like you we just have to put you in the corner with your im stupid hat on. See you at CES , E3 , Pax East ….? Oh wait you have to ask mom and pa dukes your not an industry professional and you have no money on snap you just got told.
To: Dave
Dec 26, 2011 2:19 PM
LOL Thanks for the Free PR I know the Editor N Chief of Kotaku , IGN , Engadget I’ll be meeting them at CES .The noise complaint was for people high up on the food chain in a corporate world of real estate you have no clue about. Thanks for the Rice Rocket Compliment too love me some motorcycle . Send that over to Engadget you look like a complete moron swearing and sending your customer service complaints to a magazine as if they will post it or even pay attention do you think you’re the first or the last what are they going to do demand us to tell you were your shipment is or ask for a refund on your behalf … Really ... Welcome to the Internet ? Son Im 38 I wwebsite as on the internet when you were a sperm in your daddys balls and before it was the internet, thanks for the welcome to message wurd up. Grow up you look like a complete child bro. I Don’t have my controller so im gonna cry to the world … Really ?? Hey take that free time and do something more productive. All you had to do was check the like everyone else , people have inquired but you’re the douchiest of them all J
To all our pre-order customers looking for information on the status of their orders after a busy couple of months The PS3 Avengers are on their way from our Manufacturing plant overseas. We are aware that everyone is anticipating having their Avengers under their Christmas Tree and were doing our best to get these orders shipped out as fast as possible. We appreciate you as loyal customers and for supporting our company. Customers will start receiving their products this week before Christmas and After Christmas and into the New Year. As a token of our appreciation we are offering all our pre-order customers and new customers 10$ off your next order with us just enter Avenger1001 at Checkout. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Oh and FYI When a street date gets pushed by a publisher on a video game you pre ordered do you cry to them too ?
You just got told bitch … welcome to the real internet check kotaku in 2 weeks when they are reviewing free PS3 Avengers we send them as well as G4 and all the other majors hell yeah , don’t forget to check Amazon, gamestop.com, play n trade , Myers , Frys and a ton of other local stores coming your way you think you speak for billions son your just a kid you speak for yourself no one cares what you think that’s why were growing and moving 20-50 thousand controllers a month. We do value our customers but sometimes we get children like you we just have to put you in the corner with your im stupid hat on. See you at CES , E3 , Pax East ….? Oh wait you have to ask mom and pa dukes your not an industry professional and you have no money on snap you just got told.
Dave had sent the email correspondence to Gabe after the above reply to generate some attention to the matter. This is the point in which Gabe from Penny-Arcade steps in and informs both Dave and Christoforo that if Ocean Marketing has a booth at PAX it will be cancelled and denied.
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Mike Krahulik
Dec 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Hey Mikey,
We’re not renting a booth at pax east this year , bigger and better shows to be at we got nothing from the show . Oh so you know this guy has sold over 500 thousand dollars of product in Dec and is my main distribution arm landing us in GameStop , fry’s , Myers , Best buy , Activision , MLG , play N trade and a lot more . Were in 6 countries and you’re not going to take my money for a booth that’s a crock I can guarantee I’ll get a booth if I want one money buys a lot and connections go even further. He’s a native Bostonian from Little Italy . Who are you again ?
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Mike Krahulik
Dec 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM
OK Mike whatever you say lol , are you sure hour not in Boston I spoke to the person who ran the show in Boston last year. If you let some little kid influence you over a pre order then we don’t want to be a your show ,Ill be on the floor anyway so come find me , I’m born and raised in Boston I know the people who run the city inside and out watch the way you talk to people you never know who they know it’s a small industry and everyone knows everyone. Your acting like a douchbag not that it matters pax east pax west , e3 , CES , Gamer Con , SSXW ,Comic Con, Germany I’m all over the place. If we want to be there we will be there with industry badges or with a booth you think I can’t team up with turtle beach , Callibur or Koy Christmas , I can’t get Kevin Kelly to pull some strings or G4 , Paul Eibler Ex CEO of take 2 , Rich Larocco Konami , Cliff Blizinski Epic who were working with on a gears version , Activision who were working with on a MW3 and Spider man Bundle , The Convention Center Owners themselves , Mayor of Boston come on Bud you run a show that’s all you do and lease a center in Cities you have no pull in its all about who you know not what you do. I’ll see space where ever I want , with who I want when I want and where I want so many ways around you and so many connections in this industry its silly. Anyway , I have no issue with you Sean Buckley Engadget, Scott Lowe IGN and the list goes on and on. Little kids unhappy with a PRE ORDER starting trouble and you email that to us , he’s a customer unless you’re his boyfriend then you should side with the company not the customer. Be Careful
To: Mike Krahulik
Dec 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Hey Mikey,
We’re not renting a booth at pax east this year , bigger and better shows to be at we got nothing from the show . Oh so you know this guy has sold over 500 thousand dollars of product in Dec and is my main distribution arm landing us in GameStop , fry’s , Myers , Best buy , Activision , MLG , play N trade and a lot more . Were in 6 countries and you’re not going to take my money for a booth that’s a crock I can guarantee I’ll get a booth if I want one money buys a lot and connections go even further. He’s a native Bostonian from Little Italy . Who are you again ?
From: Ocean Marketing
To: Mike Krahulik
Dec 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM
OK Mike whatever you say lol , are you sure hour not in Boston I spoke to the person who ran the show in Boston last year. If you let some little kid influence you over a pre order then we don’t want to be a your show ,Ill be on the floor anyway so come find me , I’m born and raised in Boston I know the people who run the city inside and out watch the way you talk to people you never know who they know it’s a small industry and everyone knows everyone. Your acting like a douchbag not that it matters pax east pax west , e3 , CES , Gamer Con , SSXW ,Comic Con, Germany I’m all over the place. If we want to be there we will be there with industry badges or with a booth you think I can’t team up with turtle beach , Callibur or Koy Christmas , I can’t get Kevin Kelly to pull some strings or G4 , Paul Eibler Ex CEO of take 2 , Rich Larocco Konami , Cliff Blizinski Epic who were working with on a gears version , Activision who were working with on a MW3 and Spider man Bundle , The Convention Center Owners themselves , Mayor of Boston come on Bud you run a show that’s all you do and lease a center in Cities you have no pull in its all about who you know not what you do. I’ll see space where ever I want , with who I want when I want and where I want so many ways around you and so many connections in this industry its silly. Anyway , I have no issue with you Sean Buckley Engadget, Scott Lowe IGN and the list goes on and on. Little kids unhappy with a PRE ORDER starting trouble and you email that to us , he’s a customer unless you’re his boyfriend then you should side with the company not the customer. Be Careful
Now, here's the truly beautiful part. The names, companies, and websites that Christoforo name dropped in the above emails? Most of them think he's a jackass as well.
IGN's Scott Lowe flat out said that Ocean Marketing does not have IGN's support. He even went on to say that Christoforo was completely unprofessional in a brief stint of correspondence the two companies had with each other.
Kevin Kelly from G4 and G4TV echoed Scott Lowe's statements above.
Christoforo replied to Scott Lowe via Twitter and publicly called him a douchebag in a Tweet that was later removed. Fortunately, the Internet managed to snag a screen capture.
Kotaku's Brian Crecente also echos the above statements, stating the neither he nor Kotaku know who Christoforo is nor does he have their support. Engadget also does not support Christoforo, despite his outrageous claims in the above emails.
This isn't the first time that Christoforo acted like a child towards a customer as this particular case happened earlier this year to another.
It's honestly a shame that the Avenger Controller developers have such a complete tool handling their PR and media relations. The controller component seems like a fantastic device but when you have someone like Paul Christoforo and Ocean Marketing handling your distribution like this, it doesn't look good for your company. As a customer, I would consider looking elsewhere for alternatives than give my money to a company that employs someone like Christoforo. As someone who merely posts news on a little slice of the web, I'd strongly discourage people from supporting the Avenger Controller until a new head of marketing is found.
And to Paul Christoforo: Congratulations, you're a fucking moron. If you're going to act like a complete jerk to paying customers, keep in mind just how powerful a tool the Internet can be for negative publicity that will hurt your company. In addition, proper grammar would go a long way, even when you're insulting the customers who keep you employed, which hopefully won't be for much longer.
(Also, good job at misspelling your own company's name for your Twitter handle. They're at @oceanmarketting (yes, two T's) for those who are curious. And no, we won't be linking to their website, they don't deserve the traffic from us or anyone.)
Update 1: Here is another tale of poor customer relations from Christoforo.
[spoil=Full text in case the site goes down]Ordered one of these of ebay. Got it 2 weeks later and fitted it to my 100% original xbox 360 controller. The n-control came of my controller within 10 seconds. I put it back on and it came off again 3 times in one minute of game play.
I contacted the seller and he said he'd take care of me. That was five weeks ago and still nothing. so I emailed him through ebay and told him I wanted it by Tuesday or I'd start posting reviews.
"Are you making a threat to me and Avenger Controller , Internet threats are not taken lightly and our attorneys will have a field day with you for a defamation suit and threatening us with blackmail , simply ask for a refund tonto its no big deal lol. Otherwise make your threats and watch what happens to you with local and federal authorities from your country and ours. Thanks so much for your time we sent out the avenger its in your country when it hits customs thats your responsibility so find it or your local store carries them toysdownunder.com call them ask for an avenger and have him skype paul and ill send him a new unit. work it out let me know just be smart"
I said I'd still do it and then his replies:
"OK so do it , then Your a nobody . Were a Major company Selling to 8 countries and all over the United states and Canada lol, Go ahead with your press by the way did you ship your defective controller back ? I have people in Australia Selling my controller retail who cares what you say call the news and the press alert channel 5 and Fox news this is gonna be a breaking story... Do you think your the first to bitch and complain and talk smack hahah Im not gonna call any police there is no need Love the free press your gonna give us though you know what they say any press is good press so join the handful of other losers and im looking forward to it hopefully it drives in a few more sales controversy always does. So if your all fired up and have nothing better to do with your life then knock your self out partner ride wallaby till and legs fall out and go walkabout. Like I said im not wasting another dollar until you ship your unit back to us your not keeping 2 Avengers follow policy and if your afraid to call a store in your own county that has avengers in stock then your a weirdo you have avengers there no customs no tax. Call Toys Down under www.toysdownunder.com and ill tell them give you a unit or go on your childish rampage. Thanks for the entertainment im not wasting anymore time with you. Ive had enough laughs and given you tons of solutions and your controller was shipped."
Then he found out I'd left some comments on youtube:
"LOL we have to approve those comments they dont show up you turd hahaha!!!
the only thing you did was **** up my feedback you punk , oh well the other guy is removing his I sent him a brand new avenger ! you can leave yours Ill call ebay tomorrow and handle it and show them the emails and your threats feedback will be removed stat thanks have a good one"[/spoil]
Update 2: Christoforo apparently issued an email apology to both Dave and Gabe from Penny-Arcade. However, the apology to Penny-Arcade came after threats of legal action and outright begging.
Around midnight last night Paul sent me a mail saying that I could expect to hear from their attorneys. As of right now that still has not happened and honestly I don’t expect it will. Our attorneys (who are real people with an office and everything) are ready should it get to that point though.
At 7:12am this morning I got another mail from Paul. It was one line and simply said:
“You have the power Mike Please make it stop”
The reality is that once I had posted the emails I didn’t have the power anymore. The Internet had it now and nothing I said or did was going to change that.
An hour later I got a more complete apology:
Hey Mike,
I just wanted to apologize for the way our emails progressed I didn’t know how big your site was and I really didn’t believe you ran Pax , So for what’s its worth I am very sorry. Your post has obviously made my life very difficult and I have not slept yet dealing with all the spam and personal information intrusion as well as my family being smeared on the internet.
If you can please accept my apology and anything you can do to help if not me my son and wife please do. I have apologized to Dave and apologized to you what else can I do please tell me so I can make things good. I obviously care or I would not be emailing you.
At 7:12am this morning I got another mail from Paul. It was one line and simply said:
“You have the power Mike Please make it stop”
The reality is that once I had posted the emails I didn’t have the power anymore. The Internet had it now and nothing I said or did was going to change that.
An hour later I got a more complete apology:
Hey Mike,
I just wanted to apologize for the way our emails progressed I didn’t know how big your site was and I really didn’t believe you ran Pax , So for what’s its worth I am very sorry. Your post has obviously made my life very difficult and I have not slept yet dealing with all the spam and personal information intrusion as well as my family being smeared on the internet.
If you can please accept my apology and anything you can do to help if not me my son and wife please do. I have apologized to Dave and apologized to you what else can I do please tell me so I can make things good. I obviously care or I would not be emailing you.
Gabe continues on to say that there is a difference between being "sorry" and being "sorry you got caught", the latter of which seems to be the case here. Gabe also says that Christoforo is a bully, pure and simple.
It should also be noted that Ocean Marketing's Twitter handle has changed to @OceanStratagy. Yes, that's an "A" in strategy and yes, Christoforo still can't spell simple words.
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