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Well... I just listened to 18 minutes of tape over the phone, a conversation between Aaron and Rory. I still don't really know what to make of it all, pretty much just sounded like your typical conversation between two people that happened to be quite frustrated with each other.
Most, if not all, of what Rory posted seems to be true. I gathered whatever I could from the phone conversation, although it wasn't much.
Although, I am pretty confused about the whole "termination of the contract". Aaron basically said on the tape (from what I understood) that he terminated the contract on (or around) August 15th when he told Rory he wouldn't shoot the content without the additional $3k (which Rory refused to pay since he saw no content produced). I don't understand though, if he terminated the contract on August 15th, then shouldn't there be some liquid money somewhere?
I don't know how the content business works, but this whole ordeal somewhat scares me. The deposit from one client was used to foot other bills and shoots. So when shoots for the client come up, who pays for them? The next client? When do you break even? Who knows, I just know that I could never run my business quite like that.
Sure, when I get new roommates I usually spend their deposit, but I always have plenty more in the bank to pay them back quickly if needed. And even if I didn't have the spare cash, it would still be MY responsibility to pay up as quickly as possible, regardless of my other personal expenses that needs tending. But hey, that's just me. I'm well aware that many people don't follow the same principal and have no problems spending money that isn't necessarily theirs.
Aaron made a good point though. His personal and business finances really are nobody else's business. Because honestly, when you're owed money, the other parties other expenses should play little to no role in getting your cash back. It should just be a given that the other party does whatever they need to pony up the dough.
Anyway, make what you will of my little moderation here. I only heard one phone conversation and took it as is, aside from the various threads (including the infamous deleted thread). I take no sides, I just see a guy who wants his money back after a contract termination.
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