the truth i can say no more

[Nisgeis]

Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

Here are the points of the article that haven't already been made numerous times in various subsim.com threads:

And STILL the fanboys continue to big up the DRM massive. I know it's unbelievable isn't it?

Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

Still looking for the part of the rant that was supposed to be so "awesome".

Sorry, I must be particularly myopic today, but I couldn't see anyone that referred to the article as "awesome" as you quoted - quoted implying it had already been said. You wouldn't be making something up now would you? Also, could you please point out the part of that article that was a "rant" (that was me quoiting your words there - as it was actually said). I didn't see any ranting or even raving. Could you enlighten us to the "rant" in the article please? Thanks!

[JScones]

You could also try increasing the value of your retail product to make it worthwhile to buy it, rather than stealing it. <snip> Create limited editions with genuinely worthwhile product in them, and watch your pre-orders soar.

What innovative ideas!

First, you stop selling your legitimate customers crippled, encumbered versions of your media, versions which are notably inferior to the versions they're being offered by the pirates.

Media companies can whinge and moan about pirates until the cows come home, but the simple reality is that while your paid-for version of a product is less functional and more annoying than the free pirate version, you're driving your customers into the welcoming arms of Bittorrent.

This is a salient point. I'm betting there are many people who would happily buy a game, until they learn of the hassle (perceived or real) involved in installing and playing it. At that point, I bet many start looking "underground" to get it. Is this right? Of course not. But it needs to be understood that this scenario is driven in part by the publisher. Thus, the publisher is arguably contributing to piracy. Ironic, eh?

[GermanGS]

I think that in all reality, only the community can stop piracy, not no Game Building Industry, community eather got to convince pirates not to upload hacked games or convince uploaders not to download the games, and actually support the industry. Or at least buy it after.
I dont know something..

Pirates got to understand that if this Di@# measuring contest of who is going to upload faster, sooner and crack better, is going to continue, then they are going to destroy the industry and there is going to be nothing left to pirate. Which is going to suck for pirates and for people who like PC games.

That is my opinion

[Flopper]

Originally Posted by GermanGS

I think that in all reality, only the community can stop piracy, not no Game Building Industry, community eather got to convince pirates not to upload hacked games or convince uploaders not to download the games, and actually support the industry.

Not to rain on a parade, but the community can stop software piracy about as easily as it could stop shoplifting.

[OakGroove]

internet clampdown via ACTA - with ISPs routinely snooping on their customers seems more of a future reality than converting heretics to become shining examples of good customers.

The question many are confronted with is why they should invest in (support) questionable business ethics and mediocre products? Just to get more mediocrity and even more heineous business conduct? It goes both ways, more revenue does not automatically mean an increase in quality.
Subjectively, 90% of what the entertainment industry pumps out today is utter garbage, not worth the pricetag when put in context. Some people will obviously feel ripped off, especially after reading some glaring reviews in gamemags or falling for the marketing hype.

[Nordmann]

Interesting article, and a good read, thanks for sharing. While companies continue to include draconian protection (in name only) measures, they will continue to see their sales plummet. Hopefully, someone in the industry will eventually put two and two together and come up with the right answer for once! If not, well, there will be a fair few more bankruptcies in 2010.

[kiwi_2005]

That's a good article. I found myself nodding in agreement and that's a first for me!

[Brag]

Originally Posted by Nordmann

Interesting article, and a good read, thanks for sharing. While companies continue to include draconian protection (in name only) measures, they will continue to see their sales plummet. Hopefully, someone in the industry will eventually put two and two together and come up with the right answer for once! If not, well, there will be a fair few more bankruptcies in 2010.

Quality and benefits for the customer is what sells products. Piracy is (an eligal) form of commercial competition. Many businesses form clubs for their customers. The various benefits for club members encourage loyalty and repeat business. The gaming sector is a perfect place for this type of marketing. The present of a small game would be a pleasant surprise in one's Email. An addition to an owned game. A convention. (Subsim type reunion on a larger scale), would do wonders to the profitability of game publishers.