Look, I know you want to defend 343i and all, but you have to take a step back and realize where rabid fans of the franchise stand on this issue. Just take a minute and watch this guy's video. You don't have to like what he says, the way he says it, or even agree with him. But please listen to the points he makes. They are valid. And he is speaking not just for himself, but around 8 other machinima directors that he has either worked with or become friends with through the earlier Halo games.