My total speculation on what the “Truth About The Streamy Awards” actually is
- IAWTV Board asks Tubefilter to step down.
- Tubefilter reminds the board that they own the Streamys (and might be able to fire/rescind their board positions.)
- Board likely considers the “Streamys” event too tarnished to continue using that trademark and wants to rename the event, or create a new one.
- Tubefilter (who owns The Streamys and the trademark therein) refuses to rename the event, create a new event, or step down.
- Tubefilter decides to protect their trademark and event by going public and a week or so later, does so with a manifesto about the importance of “The Streamys” (and no other event) that still gives them A) a good portion of control over the event, B) 100% monetary ownership over the event.
This isn’t about disclosure, and it sure as fuck isn’t about the creators. It’s about money, plain and simple. The only transparency here is how transparently classless this move is.
Congratulations new media peers, we’ve gotten to the “bullshit politics” part of the game. Please be advised that from now on, any public statements with a vested monetary interest in the event (from any side) are 50% bullshit and 50% spun truth.
