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GlingGling on 09 August 2008
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0bj3cti0n said:
GlingGling said:

1) I won't argue legality or morality, I'm giving you the facts. For the record though, I think IP and copyright law is bullshit. It's obvious that it's flawed by the introduction of services like Rhapsody and streaming Netflix. Soon these types of services will begin to get more popular and I'm hoping somehow it bleeds into gaming.

2) Most of these PC "piracy" problems could be solved if companies put out demos that were worth a shit! The MMO makers are the smart ones, 7-14 day free demos. You can get a good feel for the game. If all games gave you a such a solid look I'd have no reason to "steal" as many games. I usually only play an hour of them before I realize it's not my kind of game. So no, I wouldn't have been potential revenue for anyone, cause if I was well informed (which I should be) I would never have bought it.

3) The real question is, should I have to pay for something that I don't enjoy/like? Work out your own morality with that one.

 

1. I think IP and copyright law is bullshit <-so true, Soon these types of services will begin to get more popular and I'm hoping somehow it bleeds into gaming. <- gametap?

2. Most of these PC "piracy" problems could be solved if companies put out demos that were worth a shit! <- 1 hour free gameplay?

3. eh, just return the [consol] game ,  the companies (except for gamestop) dont get anything though, lol

go ahead and say what you want, #1 is true to an extent.

 

I had forgotten about gametap. But yeah, that's a good start.

I probably shouldn't slate all demos. Some of them give a good showing, but an equal number of them are crap.

I hadn't considered returning... I didn't think it was an option. Then there is the option of renting games, which is way better than a demo but you'll have to pay a bit.

 

What I'm taking away from this discussion is that yes piracy exists, but there are a lot of options for the consumer to become informed. If somebody truley enjoys something they've played through a demo/renting/pirating then we just have to hope society has taught us well enough to make the right decision (if it's financially viable). Sadly, I have not rectified many injustices I have committed with regards to this matter. I one day hope to rectify them when I am no longer unemployed.