Okay, now this is my first and *final* word on the subject
// April 12th, 2009 // View Comments // Announcements
I didn’t want to get involved in the drama, but it seems I have no choice now.
The business between Frolic Mills and Maggie Mahoney was like a car wreck – hard to look away, but you’re just glad to not be a part of it. Or so I thought I wasn’t. Who knew that a simple message of support, a private message, would be broadcast to the public on Maggie’s blog?
I don’t know Frolic, but I have formed an opinion based soley on hearsay. Not fair, I know. But if a dozen people agree on something, there is a good chance that there is some truth to what they say. I also barely know Maggie and Ocean, and only in the brief context of the Runway Fashion Week events. Our interaction was always positive and she has been very helpful in setting things up. That is the limit of my working with her.
It was with that good experience in mind that I sent her a private message wishing her the best with her health battles, and a congrats for not getting tangled in business with Frolic.
Unfortunately I spoke too soon, regarding Frolic. The details that came out later (why did I have to watch the car wreck?) put a very unflattering light on Maggie. Just because Frolic may have done some things in the past that I disagree with does not automatically make Maggie right. And publishing the private messages that others sent is very wrong.
This is not a rant against either BOSL or Runway, but strictly towards Maggie. I wish her the best. Cancer is not something to take lightly, and my prayers are with her. But using my name (as well as others) in a transparent effort to try to draw up sides is immature, underhanded, and quite lame.
Good luck to all the staff of Runway, and especially to Maggie and Ocean. you have a lot to deal with. Please exit Second Life quickly and take care of the first one.
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