Where are the DRM fanboys this AM ?

[Nordmann]

Originally Posted by jwilliams

If you rent a TV, when the rental time expires the TV is taken back. When software is no longer surported, you are still free to use that software within the EULA.

So what you are paying for is a lifetime licence. And as long as you use the software within the terms of the EULA, then the licence would not be revoked. So why would you get a refund???? you can still use the product.

We rent both TV and washing machine, there is no rental time limit, we can rent for as long as we like. When either breaks down, or reaches a certain age, they are repaired/replaced free of charge. If support for either model stops, again, they are replaced with one which is supported.

Yes, we can still use the software, assuming they either provide unlimited access to the OSP servers, or a patch making said servers unnecessary. But if the company goes bye, bye, who will be there to make the patch?

Also, it's worth noting, that they can cease support for the game at any time, especially given the net requirement. It will be in the EULA. Basically, as a consumer, you have sod all rights as far as they are concerned.

Originally Posted by privateer

No.
When you rent something you never get your money back.

True, but when you rent something, you expect it to work. If it does not, the company you are renting from are responsible.

You have an agreement as to how long your renting and
once that agreement is fulfilled?
You move along and the LandLord keeps the money.

We are referring to software/hardware, not property. In any case, the landlord is still responsible for certain services.


Ubi can cancel your 'rent' at anytime.
It's a case of 'Buyer Beware'.

This is what I'm talking about. They have your money, and you have a lemon you cannot use. I doubt they can get away with that, EULA or not.

It's been well posted what was comeing!
Take your lumps like a Man.
And TRY to learn from this.

Yes, and I was one of the posters who predicted the downtime chaos, so I don't need to take any lumps or learn from it. I didn't buy the game!