u/Gullible_Mousse_4590 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
It’s not a narrative. It’s who you are and what you’re doing. I don’t mind you being who you are but take responsibility for the outcomes you cause. If you can’t do that you’re part of the problem. Best of luck to you Mike. A sad interaction with a sad man once again. For me t
u/michaelnovati replied · · edited ★ FEATURED
For those following this discussion, I believe this exchange highlights the core disagreement.
You’ve stated publicly that you managed Codesmith’s finances and described the company during that period as a “clown show.” In the blog post, however, the only causes cited for Codesmith’s decline were Reddit activity and broader market conditions, with no reference to internal operational issues that we both were aware of at the time. That discrepancy is notable.
My Reddit activity has been undertaken in a personal capacity, reflecting my own views and opinions, as I have consistently stated for 4 years.
Given that, it is not possible to infer someone’s internal intent without direct evidence. Characterizing my conduct as a coordinated, bad-faith attack directed by executives or driven by improper motives is inaccurate and harmful to my reputation.
If there are specific factual statements I have made that you believe are incorrect, I am open to reviewing them and correcting any demonstrable errors. However, broad assertions about intent or coordinated misconduct are not supported by evidence.