The thing people need to keep in mind is that all of the services Facebook is being compared to (Cable, Airline, Newspaper) are services for which they pay. Facebook itself has not subscription or purchasing fees, their costs are covered by advertising and micro-transactions (i couldn't think of a better description for the Facebook "money" you can buy).
I don't hate the Captains Quarters per say, but this
expansion has brought nothing new to the game that I couldn't have lived
without and the developers continue to ignore flaws and bugs that the community
has repeatedly requested be addressed. CCP's apparent intent to start selling
standings and skill points for real money micro-transactions will, in my
opinion, completely nullify the time and effort that older players have spent
playing Eve. For me, it has taken me roughly four years of playing to get my character
to his current capabilities. If they continue with their apparent plan of
action, CCP will put into place a way for new players to surpass my skills when
they create their account simply by paying a few bucks more. In my opinion,
that's unacceptable.
As a result, I canceled the automatic renewal on both of my
accounts last evening. I also have enough ISK to buy roughly three to four PLEX
cards at current prices, so I could potentially extend my playtime out with
that, if I so desire. If CCP decide to make changes that I feel address my
concerns, I will be more than willing to re-subscribe. I don't want anyone's
head on a platter or to crush the company into the ground. I've just decided
they are going in a direction I don't like. I've sent them messages with the
account cancelations explaining my position. They are a business first and
foremost, and thus have always had the intention of turning a profit and I
don't hold that against them. That being said, I don't think alienating a
portion of your older and more established customer base in an effort to
increase profit margins is a sound business plan.
Imagine having an itch that you could never scratch away. An itch that was always there. Now, replace that itch with an erection and a desire to release your semen storage 24/7.
This is Slashdot. You just described 99% of it's readership.
who doesn't see this as being a plus for the Pre? iTunes has got to be one of the worst pieces of software out there (be it running on a Mac or anything else).
You are correct. A program on the local NPR station (Podcast available) just had a segment with Saqib Ali (D - Dist. 39, Gaithersburg, Maryland House of Delegates). Currently, the company that administrates the speed cameras is paid by the county on a per ticket basis (although Mr. Ali states that it is not supposed to be that way). The more tickets issued, the more the company makes.
But hey, it's not like someone would abuse that arrangement, right?
Here in the great state of Maryland, students can choose to "volunteer" for any organization they want. So long as it's on the states list of approved organizations to volunteer for. This came about due to a legal battle about 7 or 8 years ago in which a girl chose to volunteer for NORML to meet the states requirement for 40 hours of volunteer service. The following year the state began issuing it's list of "Approved" volunteer organizations and students must choose an organization from that list. If you're going to require that someone "volunteer" for an organization and then tell the what organizations they can and can't "volunteer" for, in my eyes that amounts to forced labor.
Actually, the Christians and Muslims have been doing exactly those type of things since they were founded. Don't get me wrong, the Scientologists are nuts, but so are the Christians, Muslims, and any other religion you can think of.
When anything more than the dismal world of blue-collar education requires a university degree, it sure is a necessity. My "dismal blue-collar education" allows me to charge college boys like you $300 for the 15 minutes it takes me to replace the front brakes on your car. Working with your hands for a living is not a bad thing. Blue-collar does not mean dumb.
Can someone please explain the relevance of the "98% of those people were running Windows" statement? This is an honest question and I just don't see the correlation between how many people are dumb enough to willingly click on an ad to infect there PC with a virus and what OS they are running.
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That's no moon.
The thing people need to keep in mind is that all of the services Facebook is being compared to (Cable, Airline, Newspaper) are services for which they pay. Facebook itself has not subscription or purchasing fees, their costs are covered by advertising and micro-transactions (i couldn't think of a better description for the Facebook "money" you can buy).
I don't hate the Captains Quarters per say, but this expansion has brought nothing new to the game that I couldn't have lived without and the developers continue to ignore flaws and bugs that the community has repeatedly requested be addressed. CCP's apparent intent to start selling standings and skill points for real money micro-transactions will, in my opinion, completely nullify the time and effort that older players have spent playing Eve. For me, it has taken me roughly four years of playing to get my character to his current capabilities. If they continue with their apparent plan of action, CCP will put into place a way for new players to surpass my skills when they create their account simply by paying a few bucks more. In my opinion, that's unacceptable.
As a result, I canceled the automatic renewal on both of my accounts last evening. I also have enough ISK to buy roughly three to four PLEX cards at current prices, so I could potentially extend my playtime out with that, if I so desire. If CCP decide to make changes that I feel address my concerns, I will be more than willing to re-subscribe. I don't want anyone's head on a platter or to crush the company into the ground. I've just decided they are going in a direction I don't like. I've sent them messages with the account cancelations explaining my position. They are a business first and foremost, and thus have always had the intention of turning a profit and I don't hold that against them. That being said, I don't think alienating a portion of your older and more established customer base in an effort to increase profit margins is a sound business plan.
My wifes niece is a fan of the Twilight series. I told her that in my day, Vampires sucked blood, not cock.
our new zombie ant..... meh, too easy.
Yes.
Oops, wrong thread
If I were them, I'd offer her $200,00.00 to settle out of court with a stipulation that she has to go on public record as being a moron.
If I were them, I'd offer her $200,00.00 to settle out of court with the stipulation being that she has to go on public record as being a moron.
i thought this story was about e-weed.
You forgot Xfinity (nee Comcast)
Imagine having an itch that you could never scratch away. An itch that was always there. Now, replace that itch with an erection and a desire to release your semen storage 24/7.
This is Slashdot. You just described 99% of it's readership.
where Ricahrd Pryor wrote the program to steal all the half cents?
I knew he was a Republican before I even clicked the link. ;-)
Sadly, I'm willing to bet your right. The only other alternative I see is illustrated below:
Where do babies come from?
GOD!
What makes a rainbow?
GOD!
Why is the sky blue?
Because it's the will of GOD!
who doesn't see this as being a plus for the Pre? iTunes has got to be one of the worst pieces of software out there (be it running on a Mac or anything else).
Wouldn't happen. Plumbers, electricians, and the rest have large unions who help fill the politicians campaign coffers.
that no matter how hard Apple argues it, they're just as bad as Microsoft.
Where can I buy them?
You are correct. A program on the local NPR station (Podcast available) just had a segment with Saqib Ali (D - Dist. 39, Gaithersburg, Maryland House of Delegates). Currently, the company that administrates the speed cameras is paid by the county on a per ticket basis (although Mr. Ali states that it is not supposed to be that way). The more tickets issued, the more the company makes.
But hey, it's not like someone would abuse that arrangement, right?
Here in the great state of Maryland, students can choose to "volunteer" for any organization they want. So long as it's on the states list of approved organizations to volunteer for. This came about due to a legal battle about 7 or 8 years ago in which a girl chose to volunteer for NORML to meet the states requirement for 40 hours of volunteer service. The following year the state began issuing it's list of "Approved" volunteer organizations and students must choose an organization from that list. If you're going to require that someone "volunteer" for an organization and then tell the what organizations they can and can't "volunteer" for, in my eyes that amounts to forced labor.
Actually, the Christians and Muslims have been doing exactly those type of things since they were founded. Don't get me wrong, the Scientologists are nuts, but so are the Christians, Muslims, and any other religion you can think of.
Finally, someone else in MD that didn't vote for O'Malley.
Can someone please explain the relevance of the "98% of those people were running Windows" statement? This is an honest question and I just don't see the correlation between how many people are dumb enough to willingly click on an ad to infect there PC with a virus and what OS they are running.