Steam

[Haxus]

we're not just customers

I apologize for coming across that way. I usually write with a broader audience in mind. That may contribute.

Far more players come and go from this forum without a word, than those who come across like family and friends. And many more read the forum than ever contribute or even login.

I have to treat players like customers, with respect, because that is what they are. They paid their hard earned money to play my game and I feel a tremendous responsibility to give them the best value I can, and to treat them with respect. They are not just customers; they are my customers, my employers because I answer to no one else.

When it comes to asking someone to commit time to a task, I don't feel it is appropriate to ask them to do it for free, especially when I stand to benefit financially. Though I have no employees right now, I am no stranger to employing people. People like/want to be paid for their time, if you ask them to do things for you. There's nothing wrong with that. It's just business.

Would I welcome volunteers who want to help new players? You bet. However, I was thinking of a few people who were highly motivated and dedicated to the task, which would warrant some compensation.