Clarification regarding my relationship with Bountysource

[FrancescoBorzi]

Greetings,

My name is Francesco Borzi', and I am a software engineer by profession and passion.

I've been actively involved in open-source communities. Among several, I've contributed as Team Leader to the AzerothCore project.

At AzerothCore, we utilized Bountysource as a platform for donations and developer support. In the past, I also personally contributed financially.

Years ago, I established contact with individuals at Bountysource, including the former director Nicolas Le Herisser. Initially, I reached out to report bugs, seek support, and propose features.

At one point, Nicolas requested a testimonial video about Bountysource. In the video, I explained our utilization of Bountysource at AzerothCore and its significance. A quote from my testimonial was published here:

Source: https://theblockchainland.com/2022/05/18/the-bountysource-model-the-answer-to-the-lack-of-developer/

The video about my testimonial stayed on the Bountysource website until recenly, because I've just requested them to remove it:

As a result of this video, some members of open-source communities have associated my name with Bountysource, occasionally mistaking me for an employee.

I would like to openly clarify:

• I have never been an employee of Bountysource
• I voluntarily created the testimonial video without any compensation
• I share in the disappointment over the collapse of Bountysource, which resulted in financial losses for many projects and individuals, including myself and the AzerothCore community.
• In the past, I lodged complaints with Bountysource regarding issues, primarily via email and also publicly on GitHub:

Source: #1539 (comment)

• The Bountysource employees I previously contacted seem to no longer work for the company, according to their LinkedIn profiles.

• I have no knowledge of Bountysource's future or any affiliation with them. I am solely a former user, sharing in the disappointment and sadness caused by the financial losses.

Thank you for your attention.

Best regards,
Francesco Borzi'