Originally by: CCP Arkanon

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Hi again.

While I fully understand that people want information and answers to their questions, please consider that there is still considerable work to be done in compiling and investigating the various allegations posted in this thread and elsewhere. Updates will be posted as we go on, I simply can not guarantee exactly when we'll have this matter sewn up and ready as a coherent report. I will report in as often as I can, provided there are confirmed news to share with you.

There will be no cover up, I've previously stated my belief that it's not possible to cover up any in game events of any kind for long, the truth will out. I think this thread also illustrates perfectly that we neither censor nor do we try to silence our customers. Your comments are read and considered, as always.

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Originally by: Ebil Girl

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On wiki:

In February 2007, a player using the alias "Kugutsumen" who is known for getting hold of information through metagaming posted allegations of developer misconduct in relation to one of the ingame alliances, Band of Brothers. Later that week, CCP admitted that they had in fact known of the wrongdoing for over 6 months and apologized for it. The incident involved t20 (one of the software developers), using his developer access to obtain valuable in-game items to benefit Band of Brothers, in which he was part of the leadership. Despite CCP CEO Hilmar PTtursson stating publicly that any conduct of this sort would result in immediate termination, t20 as yet remains at CCP. CCP banned Kugutsumen's accounts for posting real-life info of the developer in question and the use of possibly illegal (hacking) means to retrieve the info. Kugutsumen replied to the accusations of using hacking as means of retrieving the info; CCP's final input in the matter was that Kugutsumen caused CCP unwanted work-load (technically, a violation of the end-user license agreement) and that was enough reason to ban him. Kugutsumen has since continued to post material on his website, and there is considerable debate amongst the player base as to the appropriateness of CCP's response.

In response to this incident, CCP set up a Internal Affairs division, dedicated to monitoring the activites of CCP employees in-game, and preventing further incidents.

On May 25, 2007 new allegations of developer misconduct were brought to light. These new allegations consist of three main contentions:

* the infiltration of a corporation by a CCP employee, who then elevated himself to a directorship position and resigned immediately after entering one of the corporation's stations.
* the predetermination of in-game roleplaying events, contrary to CCP's assertion that such events are player-influenced
* the alleged use of player influence causing the banning of a volunteer reporter who was present during a major player versus player fleet battle.

The players' alliance "Goonswarm" and former player "Kugutsumen" presented these issues to the community in the form of an open letter and blog posts . After massive spamming of Goonswarm's open letter on the forums, the developers shut the forums down completely. Half an hour later, the forums were restored. CCP had also created a news item and forum thread for discussion.

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Originally by: RogerWilco

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Originally by: Hugo Maxum

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Originally by: RogerWilco

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CCP plz ban the goonswarm for:

1. Being sore loosers.
2. Trying by social engineering, to spread mistrust in CCP
3. Failing at EVE.

Thank you

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CCP, please Ban BOB for cheating:

1. Being afraid to lose so they need devine intervention.
2. Trying by social engineering, to spread mistrust in CCP
3. Failing at EVE by cheating.

Thank you.

P.S. Wow, attacking people on forums is easy, grow up.

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1: prof or stfu - im a atheist btw
2: prof or stfu - i have no problem with CCP what so ever.
3: prof or stfu - care to carefully explain when i cheated, and then make a formal complaint to CCP - oh you fialed at that too..

and on the PS, we really try to fight u, but u decided to log off and have a go at CCP, hopeing that it will benefit you in some way.

Can i have your stuff now?

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Originally by: Murkelost

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Lets move the battle in game or is forum
warfare the new thingy?

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Originally by: Faye Valerii

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I'll just say that it seems somewhat implausible that a dev could be so stupid ...

Sharkbait would know about the resignation message appearing in the corp log, so why would he do this with malicious intent ?

I'm not saying it's impossible, it would just be extremely stupid.

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Originally by: Chirinako

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CCP have no affiliation with Bob.

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Originally by: umop 3pisdn

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Originally by: Orange Species

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This thread has deteriorated into one big Chinese whisper. Next thing you know it will be something like "dev steals all of goons t1 frigate bpo's whilst simultaneously offlining all pos and stealing the xetic and CA minerals from Foyle and CYVOK to build a Jovian titan"

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I see where you're coming from orange, next thing you know they'll be saying something like the devs are giving bob free t2 bpos or some other nonsense. I dont understand why CCP dont silence anyone who thinks bob are cheats.

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Originally by: Elmicker

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Originally by: Beyond Horizon

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Diana confirmed himself that they do, but you know better ofc! Oh my god the ******ation

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I saw Dianabolic saying that members of BoB maintain friendly relations with employees of CCP. That is not the same as the two entities working together, to cheat at internet spaceships.

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Originally by: Alice Cholmondeley

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Originally by: RaYaa

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I really hope Start Trek Online will be worth playing ... and to finally cancel all EVE-O acc's. Its kinda makes me sick when i see CCP spiting in face their customers over and over again ...

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Can i have your stuffs?

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