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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / Adult-Sims is dead?
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on: 2008 January 04, 02:13:43
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I played flute in band in elementary school, but had to give it up in middle school because band and chorus was at the same time (I was in chorus from 1st through 12th). I still play keyboards from time to time and hubby plays guitar. Can I be in, too?
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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / TSR IS A SUCK-ASS SUCKY WEBSITE
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on: 2007 November 09, 17:10:55
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I've been playing some sort of Sims since SimCity2000 and TS1. I've been skeptical of TS3, but I've been really looking forward to SimCity Societies. But, I seriously doubt I'll be getting it since it is likely FuckuRom will be on it (unless I wait 24 hours after release and figure out how to do the torrent thing). EA would be completely stupid to get in bed with TSR. The only way I see that happening is if EA gets into a financial agreement with TSR to be the sole distributor of CC for TS3 (hence making other fansites illegal), paying TSR to maintain the site. Do I see that happening? No, based solely on the fact that it would cost EA to do that and we all know that EA hates to spend any money they don't have to spend. 22gb, calalily? I've got some serious catching up to do!  |
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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / Maxoid Sam
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on: 2007 November 02, 15:45:35
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Personally, I think it's time for all of us to make some noise with any media that will listen. Sony did the same thing EA is doing now when they had the MediaMax issue. They first denied that it was a problem and couldn't understand why people were upset, all the while claiming that privacy wasn't being compromised. Then they issued a patch, but that only made the problem worse. And then, only after some media (mainstream, bloggers, etc.) started talking about it, they did something about it. A good site to contact, which was instrumental in the Sony case, was the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The Senior Staff Attorney there is Fred von Lohmann. |
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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / Maxoid Sam
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on: 2007 October 19, 15:41:30
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I think he's blowing smoke because I don't remember anything like that. If SecuROM is exactly the same as SafeDisk, why did they stop using SafeDisk? And if there was issues with SafeDisk in the past, why did he just post about this now, over a month after the shit hit the fan?
Even if programs I've uninstalled in the past left garbage in the registry, I've never, ever had to download a separate program to remove the crap. Now, for a trojan, virus or a worm, yes, and that's exactly what you have to do get Sony's shit off the computer. And never, ever have I had a registry folder that I couldn't open and see the contents. Never.
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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / Maxoid Sam
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on: 2007 October 16, 16:41:28
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Hey, all we have right now is hope since EA isn't doing the right thing and trying to fix this.
I mentioned the FTC settlement, copied my complaint to the FTC and mentioned the names Electronic Arts/EA, Sony DRM, SecuRom, plus sent them a few links to the Wiki entry and the BBS.
I'm hoping everyone who's pissed off does something because the more that complain and say Hell No!, the more action will come from it.
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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / Maxoid Sam
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on: 2007 October 16, 15:41:29
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Please be informed that SecuROM has no influence in your burner in any way. Technically, they're correct because it didn't do jack-shit to my burner but it screws with my burning software. SecuROM does not install any malware, including any viruses, spyware or Trojans, nor does it enable any third-party to gain access to your computer. As far as I'm concerned, SecuROM/Sony is the third party since my agreement was with EA and not them. Since I didn't agree to have their crap on my machine, I consider it malware. So there, they're wrong. SecuROM simply downloads and stores SecuROM license data and information to assist with disc authentication and activation. This data and information does not affect your computer system in any way. 'Scuse me, downloads license data and information onto my computer without my permission? Whenever Windows Media, ZoneAlarm or any other program I have on my computer wants to update, it asks me, whether in the initial setup (Would you like automatic updates?) or whenever there is an update ready to download. But, they think it's alright to just use my computer to store their shit at their pleasure and I'm supposed to be OK with that? I think not. Requip, I'm writing to that law firm you posted. |
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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / Maxoid Sam
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on: 2007 October 12, 02:56:15
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I'm one of those that went to EA's site and emailed tech support. I asked them how can I back up my computer files to CD since SecuRom has disabled my burning software. Their answer? Uninstall BV (like that would get rid of SecuRom).
Is EA so stupid to think that we're going to forget all about this and keep buying their products? Are they trying to get out of the PC side of their business? Sure does seem that way, especially since they've phased out a lot of their sports games, making them only available to console players. First we had that gawd-awful "Bustin' Out" and now "MySims". At this point, it wouldn't surprise me.
*adjusts tinfoil cap
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The Pirate Ship / ARR! / Maxoid Sam
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on: 2007 October 12, 00:16:22
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I just got a response back from the FTC: Dear (my name):
Thank you for recent correspondence. The Federal Trade Commission acts in the public interest to stop business practices that violate the laws it enforces. Letters from consumers and businesses are very important to the work of the Commission. They are often the first indication of a problem in the marketplace and may provide the initial evidence to begin an investigation. The Commission does not resolve individual complaints. The Commission can, however, act when it sees a pattern of possible violations developing.
The information you have provided will be recorded in our complaint retention system. This computerized system enables us to identify questionable business practices that are generating numerous complaints and may be in violation of the law.
Thank you for providing information that may be used to develop or support Commission enforcement initiatives.
Sincerely yours,
Consumer Response Center So, if you haven't filed a complaint, please do. The more people that bitch, the faster the FTC will act. |
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PMBD
