It’s basic physics.
So here’s a quick recap if you, too, missed the drama.
The trouble started on Sunday, when Itch.io mysteriously went offline.
“I hope you’re all having a nice Sunday evening.”
Because of this, I honestly think they’re the malicious actor in all of this.
Linode confirmed and closed the case.
We have no other abuse reports from iwantmyname other than this one.
Funko Pop leapt into action following these complaints.
They’ve seemingly clarified the situation with iwantmyname, hence Itch.io’s return to the web.
They also agree with Corcoran’s assignation of blame to BrandShield, though they’re more diplomatic about it.
“A takedown request was issued to address this specific page.
The real shocker here, of course, is that Funko Pop has fans.
Don’t those hideously swollen heads balanced atop wasp-thin necks make you wince?
Why would you permit such creatures near your children?
And have you thought of the plastic waste?
Funko Pop recently consigned$30 million’s worthof these malevolent garden gnomes to landfill.
Hopefully it’s a one-off.
Imagine if Sega had similar protections in place for Sonic.
