Rick @ PPS is obligated to protect Williams IP's. This isnt a gigantic culture, so tread lightly IP guys, please don't stifle innovation. Rick has a reputation for being aggressive with folks who don't share HIS visions, so I can imagine how this original contact went down. But he also is ingrained in this subculture, and has worked to get williams stuff out.
'Private' market for my pin needs is fine with me. I will find a way to 'survive' without you, but work together and we won't have to.

pinsound is a fantastic new product. Lots of potential. Let's work on this together gang!

If Pinsound has a hard time releasing files RICK will look like the instigator here. Pinsound boards are used friendly, easy to install and update, and most of all breath new life into old machines with fantastic sounds and music.

As far as I can see there is actually lots of motivation for RICK to take a step back and stop trying to strong arm react. IT DOESN'T WORK. You just piss us off. How about actually talking to the Pinsound creators like they arent ass*oles and thieves.

C'mon Rick, whaddaya think?

I'm with ya Ice.