Web Developer Reverts Client’s Site to Inoperable State Over Unpaid Invoice

A web developer and their long-time client find themselves in a heated conflict over unpaid work. After years of collaboration, the developer updated the client’s website and fixed some issues, only to be met with resistance when it came time to pay the invoice. Frustrated by the lack of payment and communication, the developer took matters into their own hands and reverted the website back to an inoperable state. But was this the right move? Read on to find out more about this dramatic situation.

A History of Collaboration

New Updates and Miscommunication

Client Fails to Follow Through

Fixing Issues and Sending an Invoice

Client’s Anger and Unpaid Invoice

Taking Matters into Their Own Hands ️

Questioning Their Actions

Update: Reconsidering the Decision

Learning from the Experience

Unexpected Attention

Gratitude for the Feedback

A Dramatic Turn of Events

In a rollercoaster of emotions and actions, the web developer ultimately decided to bring the client’s website back online, hoping they remain unaware of the temporary shutdown. They’ve learned the importance of clear communication and will retract the invoice, accepting the loss. The situation garnered unexpected attention, and the developer is grateful for the honest feedback received. What do you think of this dramatic turn of events? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Charging for work after not invoicing earlier? YTA. But losing a 10-year relationship over it? ‍♂️

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Commenter’s strong reaction to the article’s subject.

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Explicit payment agreements are vital in web development projects. YTA.

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Not the a**hole. Check out the video for more context

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Agreed work is agreed work, NTA for enforcing payment

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Undoing unpaid work is legal, but sabotaging the site is wrong. ESH.

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Get paid or get shut down