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[Fincuan]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

And thank you for becoming a part of the problem. I look forward to knowing the next time I buy a game, I am paying for you as well.

I really expected more from you than this same "He's against DRM so he MUST be a pirate"-thinking. I'll put this very simply: If a game is worth playing it's worth buying. The proposed DRM scheme makes SH5 not worth playing for me, so I sure as hell am not going to buy it either.

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Fincuan

I really expected more from you than this same "He's against DRM so he MUST be a pirate"-thinking. I'll put this very simply: If a game is worth playing it's worth buying. The proposed DRM scheme makes SH5 not worth playing for me, so I sure as hell am not going to buy it either.

Excuse me, but didn't you say: Next time I'll just take the can without them knowing.

Saying you "expected more from me" implies that if I pretend I didn't read that, I am ok. How could have ever expected me to ignore that?

But we're still mates

[Fincuan]

It was an analogy in an effort to demonstrate how the average gamer feels DRM complicates his life without any gains and actually promotes such "shortcuts", not how I'm going to act. Besides I said "taking the can without them(the DRM 'watchdog', which may or may not be the same as the developer) noticing", not "without paying".
edit: In the case of SH5 it might be that the latter approach is impossible.

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Fincuan

It was an analogy in an effort to demonstrate how the average gamer feels DRM complicates his life without any gains and actually promotes such "shortcuts", not how I'm going to act. Besides I said "taking the can without them(the DRM 'watchdog', which may or may not be the same as the developer) noticing", not "without paying".
edit: In the case of SH5 it might be that the latter approach is impossible.

Ok, I understand, so you were speaking from the viewpoint of the typical gamer? I offer my sincere apologies, I read that as if Fincuan were gearing up to steal games. I am relieved to know that's not the case, I expected more from you than that too! Glad to know my expectations were well-founded, thanks. Edit: PS: you have to remember it's hard for me to know all of you as well as you know me Sorry

Originally Posted by Brag

The problem with DRM, it is alienating large numbers of people, thus worsening the piracy problem.

Possibly, but those who choose to let this sway them into piracy, do not have strong principles to begin with.

If this DRM bothered me so much, I would buy the game, make a video of me burning it, and post it on YouTube. Now that would make a statement!

[mookiemookie]

I'm probably treading very close to the brig on this, but ...

Edit: Yes, that's commonly known. --NS

Mods - if this is unacceptable, please edit or delete. I'm fine with that.

[martes86]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

If this DRM bothered me so much, I would buy the game, make a video of me burning it, and post it on YouTube. Now that would make a statement!

Then you could just burn your money as well, lol. In this world of crysis, I don't think it would be well regarded to burn your own money.

[Nordmann]

Originally Posted by MasterCaine

We have become a society of sheep, and sheep can easily be herded.

Sadly this is all too true. People are only too willing to accept more and more restrictions in their lives, more laws, more enforcement measures. It's an ongoing process of gradual oppression, of which most appear oblivious. It's the age old case of bread and circuses, keep the unwashed masses amused, so they do not focus on their lack of freedom. But watch out, say anything against this system and you're in for a brow beating.

[JScones]

Originally Posted by Nordmann

Sadly this is all too true. People are only too willing to accept more and more restrictions in their lives, more laws, more enforcement measures. It's an ongoing process of gradual oppression, of which most appear oblivious. It's the age old case of bread and circuses, keep the unwashed masses amused, so they do not focus on their lack of freedom. But watch out, say anything against this system and you're in for a brow beating.

Reminds me of a poignant quote from Desmond Tutu:

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.

Not implying a comparison to SH5 mind you, but still thought provoking nonetheless...

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by JScones

Reminds me of a poignant quote from Desmond Tutu:

Not implying a comparison to SH5 mind you, but still thought provoking nonetheless...

Similarly this quote by Thomas Jefferson:

All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.