JSt0rm
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But if whats out there really is a beta then its not as damaging as a true leak, but still.
It's more damaging. People will play it and make a opinion based on a unfinished product.
But if whats out there really is a beta then its not as damaging as a true leak, but still.
Did you even read all of what I posted? I said that everyone doesn't go out and steal everything because people believe that hard work and quality should be rewarded.
The solution is what I posted above. Good products, easy to consume, no hindering DRM. Devs/publishers don't need to focus all of their efforts on getting rid of something that we aren't ever going to get rid of. They need to focus their efforts on making products that are exceptional and make people line up at the door with money in hand.
You do not have the right to pick and choose your way through content trying as much as you want and then maybe if the moon is full and you feel exceptionally charitable give something to some content company because you believe in them. This isn't church.
You obviously do not comprehend any of what I am saying and any further typing in this topic would be time better spent with a fork in my eye.
No, you do not have the right, but you have the ability. Thats the reality that has to be dealt with. They are not dealing with it very well. Some would argue theyre dealing with it just fine. I believe they can do a lot better, but it doesnt involve changing the internet, breaking someones CPU, or any of that crazy fascist bullshit.
I did read what you said. The reason people dont steal cars is because there are significant penalties for doing so. It has nothing to do with them having a passion for German engineering.
You dont have the right to privacy outside of your home. So why should data entering and leaving your home have that right? Inside your home is another story.
Then why do people buy media instead of stealing it? It's not like anyone believes they're going to get caught if they download mp3s or video games.
You're argument is false. Some of my favorite films were made for under $100k.
This thread has completely degenerated. Can we stick to talking about how Crysis 2 performs and how the graphics are and such?
IMO the game is going to be a huge sales success. This beta build is buggy to the point that most people who try it will wind up buying it to get the whole package. That said, the game performs beautifully, and IMO it has substantially better graphics than Crysis did.
I'm looking forward to Crysis 2 and will be purchasing it when it comes out. If anything, this beta build is going to build hype for the game. The people on here vilifying the pirates aren't seeing the bigger picture. People with the money to actually buy this game aren't going to be happy with the beta.
It's always better to buy games anyhow. You typically lose out on the multiplayer aspects of games if you pirate them.
I agree with the people who complain about the DRM. It would be interesting to see what would happen if they released a DRM free game. My guess is that sales would be unaffected, although that would be difficult if not impossible to prove.
If all the pirates truly believe they are not stealing then I suggest they save the bandwidth, head to the local game store, grab whatever game they want, and then walk out smiling to the cashier saying "It's ok I'm just pirating this game."
"Oh, that's fine, you probably wouldn't have bought it anyways right?," says the cashier
"I still may buy it if it's good." says pirate.
"Oh, well perhaps you can go and pirate a new 55" tv while you're here as well." says cashier.
Pirate replies,"You know I can't do that because stealing merchandise in a store is theft and I will go to jail."
lol, did a software pirate rape your mom?what you are saying is "I get to have the house, the family, the car and the disposable income" and because my chosen profession is in a industry that you can just eat all you want for free I am denied those things by you.
Well fuck you.
You can try to justify it in whatever way you want to make it seem better to you, but it's still breaking the law.
This * 9000. I'd love to see Simonizor and BD2003 do this. At least it would get them out of society.
Here's the deal folks: pirating is stealing. Prove me wrong and not with some nuanced BS "argument". Explain how taking something tangible that you did not pay for isn't stealing.
This * 9000. I'd love to see Simonizor and BD2003 do this. At least it would get them out of society.
Here's the deal folks: pirating is stealing. Prove me wrong and not with some nuanced BS "argument". Explain how taking something tangible that you did not pay for isn't stealing.
It is stealing, however in many cases it does not cost the publisher anything.
Like I said, the people who can afford the games generally will pay for them as you get more features (multiplayer, patches, etc.).
^^ look at this logic.
Wow.