by jdeks » Thu 09 Aug, 2018 11:05 pm
Yeah not a lot of pity here.
The dude was charging premium, premium prices for the product he was selling, then expecting everyone to act like he was doing them a favor for taking their money. I think it's fair to say most people looking at UL cottage industry stuff are well aware its usually one bloke and a sewing machine, and they're willing to let things flex accordingly...but Sean was taking money and making promises he literally couldn't cash, in some cases for YEARS. Not saying he deserved the abuse or threats he's alleging, but even for little operation like that, he did not manage things professionally.
Depression and stress are real issues, but if they're a factor in your life, then you need to take them into account in whatever business plans you may have. If you can't manage them around your professional obligations, then don't take peoples money promising something you can't provide, then accuse them of being jerks when they feel ripped off.
I'm not surprised it ended this way, but it really seems like he's trying to shift the blame onto everyone else, and that's disappointing.