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If you think I am lying to myself, well you just don't know me at all.
First of all, I've spent well over $200 on custom content alone. I never said I needed any of it. When I said that content was "being held hostage," I meant that creators with overinflated egos have determined that their shit is worth well over what Maxis/EA has determined their own stuff to be worth.
Do you really think it's fair for some shite creator to detemine that 8 lousy skins is worth $5 which is a quarter of what EA charges for an entire add-on stuff pack?
Give me a fucking break.
Also, I don't have any of this shit in my game. I have very specific creators that I love and I've happily donated to them where I could. Most of what I have are from free sites. The only reason I donate to paysites is because I either love it, or I got it specifically to share with others.
My mother and my kindergarten teacher both told me it's polite to share your toys, and who am I to argue with that kind of wisdom?
First of all, I've spent well over $200 on custom content alone. I never said I needed any of it. When I said that content was "being held hostage," I meant that creators with overinflated egos have determined that their shit is worth well over what Maxis/EA has determined their own stuff to be worth.
Do you really think it's fair for some shite creator to detemine that 8 lousy skins is worth $5 which is a quarter of what EA charges for an entire add-on stuff pack?
Give me a fucking break.
Also, I don't have any of this shit in my game. I have very specific creators that I love and I've happily donated to them where I could. Most of what I have are from free sites. The only reason I donate to paysites is because I either love it, or I got it specifically to share with others.
My mother and my kindergarten teacher both told me it's polite to share your toys, and who am I to argue with that kind of wisdom?
Nope, I don't think it's a fair market value to pay $5 for a PoS skin. So I don't pay said $5, nor do I have said skins in my game. And while I'll agree with that, I don't agree that the correct course of action is to take said work and post it for anyone who wants it.
Answer this question. Paysites tell us everywhere that they own the copyright. When I go to the site though they tell me this
This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with Electronic Arts, or its licensors. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Game content and materials copyright Electronic Arts Inc. and its licensors. All Rights Reserved
They know I paid them money for access to GAME CONTENT. and they also tell me that on their site (meaning their specific files) Game content and materials copyright Electronic Arts Inc So tell me where exactly am I going against a copyright and STEALING anything. I did pay for the access(I am not sharing the access) and EA has made it plan and clear that we can share GAME CONTENT. They actually have set up the EXCHANGE so people can share GAME CONTENT, so you really need to come up with a better argument. Hey, I have an idea, why dont you people use your secret forum to come up with a better argument instead of sharing personal info because quite frankly a lot of people have come to our side because of that sharing of personal information. I think even EA may step in and make their point a little clearer now that there is a danger aspect from going to a paysite.