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Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

Protolif — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:15:12 GMT

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Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

Gabbath — Sat, 02 May 2009 06:34:15 GMT

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There were pop-ups about how you were using a Premium Preview, and there were multiple posts I believe of how the Premium was coming up and it was getting ready for release.

Hmm, but if so many people (self included) are saying that they did not get the message then it was not a very effective way of informing the userbase that there was a change happening to the client.

For the record: I don't mind about the ads on the client, doesn't bother me in the least. Disabling several features of the client unless a payment (an over-priced payment IMO) is rec'd is not OK.

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

tartio — Sat, 02 May 2009 05:16:23 GMT

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Omg. You guys are in like, every thread.

You're not entitled to have free foot massages and back rubs for life.

Greedy users are greedy! They said it was a beta for the premium client long ago. Show me where they said beta users would keep the premium service for life, and you might have a valid point. In the meantime, if it was so helpful to YOU, hand over some cash already!

It's not greedy users your "premium" moron, its just pissed off consumers seeing a service lose it's appeal because the administrators of that service got greedy. The consumers made the service as popular as it was because of the services functionality, there are other services just as functional that will take the consumers in just as readily which will only go to show what a poor business plan this was, especially the way it was rolled out. There was no date set, it was just wake up, log in and find it changed with no fanfare or forewarning whatsoever???? STUPID MISTAKE!!!

There were pop-ups about how you were using a Premium Preview, and there were multiple posts I believe of how the Premium was coming up and it was getting ready for release.

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

jamesw71 — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:41:56 GMT

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Omg. You guys are in like, every thread.

You're not entitled to have free foot massages and back rubs for life.

Greedy users are greedy! They said it was a beta for the premium client long ago. Show me where they said beta users would keep the premium service for life, and you might have a valid point. In the meantime, if it was so helpful to YOU, hand over some cash already!

It's not greedy users your "premium" moron, its just pissed off consumers seeing a service lose it's appeal because the administrators of that service got greedy. The consumers made the service as popular as it was because of the services functionality, there are other services just as functional that will take the consumers in just as readily which will only go to show what a poor business plan this was, especially the way it was rolled out. There was no date set, it was just wake up, log in and find it changed with no fanfare or forewarning whatsoever???? STUPID MISTAKE!!!

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

Prodigal — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:41:08 GMT

Blurr, I don't see that happening. The second you start charging for access to, or for premium versions of an addon, you enter the realm of Blizzard's ToS, and encouraging Authors to infringe that is not something we'd want to do.

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

myrroddin — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:51:48 GMT

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You sure should receive a percentage! 20% of all Curse Premium revenues go back to authors that enroll in the Author Reward Program.

No it doesn't only the popular addons will get 20% curse premium revenue...So you saying F-U good addon or new addon that no one use, just the same people will be getting money.

Hmmm *checks SmartRes' downloads compared to Omen's* Right, so Omen's downloads dwarf mine, almost getting as many DAILY downloads as my addon has had in its LIFETIME. Strangely, however, I am still getting reward points. Definitely not as many as Xinhuan, but I am getting them.

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The underlying subtext:

Sure developers can put their addons on any sites they want, but since they get a kickback from curse, if they only put it on curse they'll get more of a kickback!

Everybody wins! Except the end user of course, because they have to either a) be forced to view ads (which make curse money) b) give curse money or c) try to use an alternative which curse might try to cripple (to get more money)

If authors only put their addons on Curse, then how is word about the addon supposed to spread? Curse is huge, popular, and easy to use, but most authors would agree that having their mod on more than one site is a good thing. I certainly do, and so both of my addons are on multiple sites. That gives people who like my addons more choices to find them. Maybe they like one site over another. I don't know. In the end, it really doesn't matter, even if Curse is giving rewards. They didn't for five years, and it is wonderful they are now, but I can tell you that 4.5 years ago no author expected such good news!

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

Silverel — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:21:23 GMT

Omg. You guys are in like, every thread.

You're not entitled to have free foot massages and back rubs for life.

Greedy users are greedy! They said it was a beta for the premium client long ago. Show me where they said beta users would keep the premium service for life, and you might have a valid point. In the meantime, if it was so helpful to YOU, hand over some cash already!

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

kaattakilla — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:14:31 GMT

every other website that started free and moved to pay services that ive been a member of, when they MAKE the transition, the existing userbase is automatically made premium for life. Ive always continued using those sites and giving word of mouth because i do feel appreciated. Lets face it curse, the people your trying to charge money from MADE YOU WHO YOU ARE. That just pisses me off. And lets NOT forget your trying to compete w/ a service that still remains free and easier to use. This is very large strike two... not bad, two reasons i should hate curse, both within the same week... cant wait for #3

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

DtGorkem — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:29:38 GMT

it isnt illegal yes but if i was an author of an addon i would protest and i wouldnt post my addons here, curse client should have remained free, what the heck do u guys think us cows to milk and get meat from =? this is really making me feel like im thought as idiot to pay 1/4 of wow's payment for just downloading addons... lol that client shouldnt even be charged 0.25$ nvm. im off for curse now... i was very in love with curse for a long time but that mentality they see us as money money money was a hit to it.

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

BigBuddyWill — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:26:03 GMT

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You sure should receive a percentage! 20% of all Curse Premium revenues go back to authors that enroll in the Author Reward Program.

No it doesn't only the popular addons will get 20% curse premium revenue...So you saying F-U good addon or new addon that no one use, just the same people will be getting money.

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

farlin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:16:15 GMT

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Very true, farlin.

We don't mind if you post your addon on another site, or two, or twenty. As long as you post on Curse, we'll be happy. ;-)

Touche..."All your base are belong to us!" :-P Just kidding, love you guys. :)

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

ckknight — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:00:57 GMT

Very true, farlin.

We don't mind if you post your addon on another site, or two, or twenty. As long as you post on Curse, we'll be happy. ;-)

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

zebra690 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:00:28 GMT

Oh ok. So they just have to sign up for that? Well then that seems fair, I was just wondering. I love curse, it makes life SOOO much easier I would hate if it got put down because they accidentally overlooked some legality thing.

Oh, and BTW, someone should make that addon, because I needs it.

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

farlin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:58:29 GMT

As a quick reply, they are selling a service, not the add-ons. Nothing precludes an author from posting his/her addon on another site. :)

Re: Wait, isn't this illegal?

ckknight — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:57:21 GMT

You sure should receive a percentage! 20% of all Curse Premium revenues go back to authors that enroll in the Author Reward Program.