[sidewndr46]

I don't think these developers have much of a grip on reality. They stated that Valve could suffer financial harm if the game stays off Steam. I don't think they realize how much money Valve makes.

[s1artibartfast]

What does the total income of valve have to do with it. Lost profit is still harm.

[klondike_]

I think they're talking about the bad precident it sets.

[RockRobotRock]

Of course they have to say things like that to attract attention to their cause. I doubt they're that naive.

[yeahbutiguess]

Valve could, hypothetically, be the target of a suit for damages if they do not comply with the DMCA counter claim. Odds are good that valve will just do everything it can to be by the book and get out of the way.

[eska]

I don’t think they’re trying to say that he’s bankrupting Valve, but that he will be bankrupted by the damages he will have to pay..