C) *Queue Family Feud-style red X with embarrassingly loud noise!* Parent didn't *imply* anything of the sort. If you actually read the post, he says "Upcoming 360 features include free VoIP chat and free basic (silver) access included in all Xbox 360s among other things."
Note the "free basic" part. He even denotes the fact that it is designated as "silver" as opposed to "gold." Additionally, the silver access is a good thing for Microsoft and for consumers. It helps Microsoft to get more money by giving people a chance to see Xbox Live at work and likely more gold subscriptions. By Microsoft making more money and expanding their Live userbase, they will probably infuse Live with more features, which benefits consumers. Additionally, the increased userbase gives the consumer more people to play with. It's win-win.
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I can hear Microsoft execs right now: "Well when you put it that way...why didn't we think of this before?"
Man you got pwned!
Now go ahead and tell us about your erectile dysfunction and severe diarrhea. That would top off your story nicely.
"I promtly bought all I could afford (three) and resold them on ebay for record profits."
Define "record profits."
SimTouchLittleSuzy 2K6.
A) Correct.
B) Correct.
C) *Queue Family Feud-style red X with embarrassingly loud noise!* Parent didn't *imply* anything of the sort. If you actually read the post, he says "Upcoming 360 features include free VoIP chat and free basic (silver) access included in all Xbox 360s among other things."
Note the "free basic" part. He even denotes the fact that it is designated as "silver" as opposed to "gold." Additionally, the silver access is a good thing for Microsoft and for consumers. It helps Microsoft to get more money by giving people a chance to see Xbox Live at work and likely more gold subscriptions. By Microsoft making more money and expanding their Live userbase, they will probably infuse Live with more features, which benefits consumers. Additionally, the increased userbase gives the consumer more people to play with. It's win-win.