Curious Contraptions is closed permanently Thanks to everyone who has contributed throughout the years, it's been a fun ride but now it's time to move on. The decision to close CCc does not come from any sort of legal or financial issues ( yeah right ), but rather due to something a bit more personal, though perhaps a bit selfish: it's just not fun anymore. This has always been just a hobby for me, and when a hobby stops being enjoyable, what's the point of going on? I've had enough of the greed of importers and dealers, the childish infighting among community members, and the nonsensical air of paranoia that now pervades this hobby. It has been discomforting to watch as the commercialization of what was once a wonderful hobby has literally drained every last bit of enjoyability from FTA as unscrupulous dealers have attempted to wring out each and every last dime. CCc had the noble goal, thanks to its dedicated staff and loyal member base, of keeping FTA a hobby. Given the way that the FTA community has shaped itself over the last few years and particularly in the last few months, it is clear that CCc has failed to advance this goal despite the most earnest efforts of its supporters. In this context, it's time for CCc (and cruelio) to disappear. .
"It has been discomforting to watch as the commercialization of what was once a wonderful hobby has literally drained every last bit of enjoyability from FTA."
This is an odd statement. If wasn't for the so called "commercialization" we wouldn't have the receivers we have today.
I think he has sold out and sold out the members with it. His freaky hack and all the data that was lost, and then mysteriously finding back-ups of everything. I think he has sold out.
