I blame Deej for the community outrage due to the little blurp he made. [quote]The reason the community is in an uproar is not because Marty was fired, but because Deej made a naive news statement that makes it seem like Marty decided to leave rather than he was fired. This termination was so sudden and unexpected by both the community and Marty, and all we got was a glib statement. He's not being treated with the respect that someone of his caliber deserves and we are not happy about it.[/quote] He easily could have written something more along the lines of: [quote]After over a decade of being an integral part of Bungie, we regret to say that Martin O' Donnell has dismissed from Bungie Studios. In an effort to keep matters private, we will not disclose the circumstances of his termination. We appreciate his incredible work and wish the best in his future endeavors.[/quote] Instead of: [quote]For more than a decade, Marty O’Donnell filled our worlds with unforgettable sounds and soundtracks, and left an indelible mark on our fans. Today, as friends, we say goodbye. We know that wherever his journey takes him, he will always have a bright and hopeful future. We wish him luck in all his future endeavors.[/quote] Although well written, its a lie. Marty did not part from Bungie as a friend, he was fired. This is like giving someone a pat on the back and a smile as you kick them out the door.