Faced with customers irked that GOG, which was supposed to be their people, had indulged in a marketing stunt that seemed to show a Big Software disregard for their feelings, Rambourg and Iwinski doubled down on geeky, dressing as medieval monks to release a penitential apology.

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Sadly, however, those who often seek office are perceived to be self-indulged rather than have the public good in mind.

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And if I may be indulged, I know Halloween is so six days ago, but in the nation's capital, it's working its way up to being a major holiday.

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