Dot, Evi, Shakeshaft.... should I go on?

Jumping back a few posts...


But isn't the launcher the only EA-sanctioned means of sharing CC, or am I completely misinformed here? I don't have the game, so actually have no idea what's involved in getting creations off one computer and onto another, but this seems to indicate that they're not in favour of people messing with the program, even if it's just to find other ways of sharing CC (again, unless I'm completely misreading it):


In most legal documents I've seen, terms like "the Software" are defined at the beginning of the document to mean one specific thing, either in a glossary or the first time the phrase is used - in the case it presumably means "The Sims 3". The fact that "the Software" is used in Section A, before any mention of the Launcher (at least in the excerpts I've seen) indicates to me that further use of "the Software" is also in reference to TS3 as a whole. But I haven't actually seen the entire EULA, so this is basically all just conjecture.

It still seems to me that they're trying to stay out of the whole pay vs. free/copyright infringement debate while not giving away ownership of their product... and, in typical EA fashion, not doing a very good job of it. It would be easier if they, you know, make a stand or something, but I guess that's just not their style.

I don't know, I think they've been pretty clear about where they stand.

1) All our CC are belong to EA.
2) They're not going to stop CC creators from selling stuff because that would drive away fans.
3) They're not going to stop pirates from giving away pay CC because that would drive away fans.

If anything, their new EULA's just seem to make that clearer.

I would imagine that TSR'sr EULA is overruled by EA's:

(From a quote by rum nate. I don't have TS3, so I can't vouch for the accuracy of the quote.)

SoggyFox, I actually really like that as wallpaper. It looks like that flocked velvet stuff that I adore, even though I'd never actually put on my walls.

What are you talking about? That's perfect for my Emerald City 'hood!

Disclaimer: I do not have, nor will I ever have, an Emerald City neighbourhood. It is strangely tempting though.

For me, I pay attention or not depending on what sort of application it is. Regardless of what I sign off to, I imagine EA would have a hard time justifying, for example, sharing my credit card information which they found on my computer. On the other hand, things like Facebook's old (at least I think it's old) policy of basically owning anything and everything posted using their service scare the crap out of me. Basically, if it's something where I'm going to be relaying sensitive information, I make damn sure that it's going to be secure... and I don't use Facebook.

I think they look like wax figurines of celebrities. Case in point:

Chaz


Wax

Damn, I was gonna guess Eliza Dushku and Jennifer Aniston. (No idea why those two would be together, but then why does Chaz do anything.)

And sweetie, I think you need to spend a little less time at TSR. I'm worried that you're developing an immunity, and from there it's only a few short steps to thinking some of this stuff is actually good. Get out now while there's still time!!

I think it is, but it still looks wrong to me. Like 'drive-thru'.

Doughnut! Jesus Christ, is that what she's going on about?!? I'd been reading them as some strange spelling of "do not" (an appropriate warning) and only just realized what she's been trying to say.

Well, that sounds like a giant pain in the ass, especially given how often I purge my downloads. I'll definitely just stick to the default replacements which I can change without repercussions if I get bored with them.

Random question, since we're talking about eyes. I understand default replacements - that's easy. But what is meant by 'geneticized' and 'townified'? I've tried figuring it out, but I just get more confused.

Damn you all...

I'm not familiar with AnoeskaB's stuff, but is this close to what you're looking for?