And, I open my email and have yet ANOTHER person stiffed by Rick.
Guys, listen.
I no longer believe Rick ever had any intention of paying anyone. The pattern is simply too established, too deeply, going back years.
I've gotten a ton of emails from people who have not yet come forward, either because they fear Rick's NDA's, or because they still have some dim hope that he'll pay some portion of what he owes.
You signed the NDA's. You still got stiffed. The NDA excuse is all just Olney bullshit. He did not pay you, HE was the one who broke the agreement.
I believe it's time for you all to come forward. Keeping quiet about Olney's abusive, dishonest practices only allows the possibility that he could do it again, however remote.
I feel for you. I kept quiet for a long time because I felt strongly that dealing with that "man" simply wasn't worth it.
But a lot of people may be suing Rick soon, or taking other legal actions, and it can only help to have the full extent of his dishonesty known. At some point, I feel the creative community owes it to the rest of the group to come forward with their stories for those reasons.
While I appreciate the kind words, don't you think it's time to chime in? No one's asking you to say anything but the truth in your own words, however you see it.
I am completely appalled that, as many people as have shown up here saying they've been cheated, there are so many more who have yet to come forward. You know who you are. I hope you'll consider it.
Best wishes,
Gail
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