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Offline Boomslang

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In-game Ads Use Spyware
« on: October 18, 2006, 08:10:37 AM »
Battlefield 2142 In-game Ads Use Spyware Tactics

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=4568


http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=35169

THIS IS NOT GOOD or mabe it is I just saved $45

[Edited on 10-18-2006 by Boomslang]
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« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2006, 12:41:08 PM »
Well, I kinda wanted that game but that made my decision.
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« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2006, 03:14:01 PM »
I had thought about playing it but not anymore.  I will never pay for a game that runs ads in it.  If it were freeware I might change my mind but you could be damned sure that I would have that port blocked while playing it.
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2006, 01:09:44 PM »
Software
 EA, IGA Respond to Tracking Battlefield 2142 Gamers

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=4607
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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2006, 01:58:15 PM »
Eh, I don't care that they "might" not take personal info. I'm not paying for a game that wants to spam me with ads.
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« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2006, 07:34:22 AM »
The presence of Ad-ware is a deal sealer for me.  I will NOT be getting this game at all.  I watched Boom play this at a LAN party this weekend, and it looked really good, but I am VERY picky about where my personal info is sent and this is not within my tolerable limits.
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2006, 07:22:30 AM »
That was the demo.
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2006, 08:57:12 AM »
Yeah, and it looked good!

But if the full version has adware, I don't care how good it looks... I ain't buying.
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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2006, 02:32:50 PM »
I won't buy either. Games are for entertainment not ADVERTISEMENT!

Not only that.. The price should come down, because if they are getting kickbacks for the regional advertisements being used, they should not have to have the prices so high.. . :)
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« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2006, 03:20:16 PM »
I would agree about the price.  If you are subsidizing the software with Ad revenue at my expense, then I should either a) get a lower price on the software, or b) get a share of that revenue.

Not because it's fair, but because that is how I want it.  I support any company making money, but I also support the consumer making their decision with their wallet.
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« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2006, 01:18:02 PM »
I totally agree on this.  IPs are public knowledge, but taking your IP is the start.  Then a little more and a little more until you have to give a DNA sample to register the game.  

There are better ways for them to make money.  Follow the WOW example and have servers they can charge fees for or something.  Don't AD me to death.
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2006, 02:48:16 PM »
Aligator Tastes like CHICKEN....  bawk bawk... Tag your it!:sword:
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2006, 11:42:17 PM »
Here...*squeak squeak*..let me oil those claws so they don't rust.  Don't want you getting an infection or something.  :lol
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