Just thought I would pass this on,,,, I think it's worth the read.
Tomorrow ( Friday 02/25 ) at 2:30PM, On Ch 49, R2D2 sadly makes his courtroom TV debut.
Here's the quick version of how this transpired
Astromech.net is the building community where R2 builders gather to learn how to make astromechs. It has been a cornerstone of knowledge and resources that TONS of people ( Including myself ) have gone to learn and share. As like the 501st, the R2 builders group is something the Lucas people are aware of and have supported our existence. However, it is with the understanding that we are a builders group for individuals to gather information to make their own personal droid.....Not building them with the intent to sell.
So new people seem to always post on the forum that they are amazed with a R2D2 that they saw at an event and want to know where they can "BUY" one. They are politely reminded to look at the "Rules before Posting" section where it clearly states that we are a BUILDERS group and not a store. ( Keep in mind this is just so we can still have the blessing of George... it's not to be snobby )
So this is where Judge Joe Brown comes into the picture. Awhile back, a new member of the astromech website asked to buy an R2. He got the usual responses, but he was also approached on the down-low by someone else offering to build him one for a crazy amount of money. they came to an agreement and the dude got eventually ripped off. So he decided to sue the guy for not providing him with a droid and taking his money. He also felt it would be great for daytime court tv as well because it's on tomorrow.
Just thought I would pass this on because it's been a huge deal in the R2 builders group for a couple of months now.
Chris
''greedo''
