Gregory's Server
So much of these acts reminds you of a protection racket.
An unwanted third party inserts themselves into the existence & survival of your business, and you're providing payola to mobsters in perpetuity.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protection_racket
@Npars01 @pluralistic
Doncha know that's the business model of the 21st century. Insert yourself into an ongoing business relationship and take a middleman fee. Control the relationship if you can.
Making and selling things is so 20th century.