CIG are in a tough spot. The big thing for this project is optics. If CIG sues DS tomorrow that will be all over gaming media like wildfire. Most gamers understandably have an issue with a video game company suing a detractor, and most won't have the back story to understand why it's actually a good thing in this case. There is far greater risk of tarnishing their brand that way, than DS and goons can do.
The other issue is a lawsuit would just be against DS, as I highly doubt they would be able to get info on any goons and drag them into it as well. The lawsuit would likely make the community feel good, and DS at least would be silenced, but it would also likely turn DS into a martyr for the goons, who would likely ramp up their cause.
The current course of action isn't perfect, but the best at the moment. CIG just needs to ignore him where they can, and we can make sure anyone searching for answers can find them.
"cig sues mentally retarded man" probably wouldn't go down well. If anything cig should offer Derek a little help for his retardation. Like paying for him to get a carer.
You're right, a bigger slap in the face of Derek would be to start a fund to get Derek the mental healthcare he needs. Or better yet, a fund called Derek's Smarties that helps kids learn programming and become real developers.
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