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From: hoffmann@ssd.kodak.com (marty hoffmann)
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Subject: Re: Psygnosis Missed the Point!
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Date: 8 Jun 91 12:46:11 GMT
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In article <16827@darkstar.ucsc.edu> Richard McGowen writes:

>...  Floppies are also a bit more durable, at least in my living
>environment, than docs.  I could destroy a code wheel or a piece of paper much
>easier.

That must be some environment :^)

I can honestly say that I have never destroyed a code wheel.  I can also 
honestly say that I have had a number of copy protected disks fail.  I guess 
it really does depend on your environment.

>In short, I am tired of people bitching because psygnosis made a step in the
>right direction just because it was not exactly what the want.  Let's see
>all these people who like to complain so much write a game.  Then they
>can have it any way they da*n well please.  Also be interesting to see if
>they were against copy protection then.

If I am buying a computer game, then I am a CONSUMER of that product.  Why
do I have to be a PRODUCER of that same product before I obtain the right 
to comment on a product someone expects me to consume.  

I don't like copy protection, but I accept that fact that there are dishonest
scum bags out there against which producers of software must protect their
investment.  In my opinion, manual based copy protection is better, because
it allows me to protect my investment as a consumer, better than on-disk
copy protection.

Obviously you don't agree, because of your environment.  But please don't 
try to argue that I don't have a right to my opinion or a right to express
my opinion, just because I don't write computer games.  That's stupid.

I'd also like to point out that Psygnosis is taking these steps in response
to customer demands.  They're not doing this because they like you or me. 
They are doing it because they think they can make more money this way.  

In a business relationship, the customer is not obliged to thank the buisness 
for doing something to satisfy the customer.  No, the customer has a right to
demand that the business do certain things in order to keep that customer.
Most of the people who are still bitching have purchased Psygnosis games in
the past, and they have a right to complain.

It can probably be argued that Psygnosis took this step in response to just 
the sort of bitching you are complaining about.  If Psygnosis is still 
listening (reading?), they will see that many are of the opinion  that they
need to do more.  Whether they choose to take the next step is up to them.

							Marty Hoffmann


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