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    Quote Originally Posted by TheRealSpiders View Post
    You're dreaming too small.
    What? I'll win the hooker lottery? And get 10 million hookers who'll each pay me $10 after being used?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ragnar View Post
    What? I'll win the hooker lottery? And get 10 million hookers who'll each pay me $10 after being used?
    Much better, I still think there is severe lack of laser beams and ODing on experimental drugs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ragnar View Post
    What? I'll win the hooker lottery? And get 10 million hookers who'll each pay me $10 after being used?
    wouldn't that make you the hooker?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ragnar View Post
    What? I'll win the hooker lottery? And get 10 million hookers who'll each pay me $10 after being used?

    how about 11$?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Spicer View Post
    wouldn't that make you the hooker?
    No, maybe a serial-rapist who keeps stealing $10 from chicks though
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    Don't any of you understand what this is for? It's not entirely about boycotting their goods, it's about showing them what we are capable of. Even if we do dent their wallets for this one month only, and everybody goes on to buy in April, The point will have been made clear. We are capable of doing just as much as they can and not afraid to put our foot down against their unjust Laws. If any of you can't understand the big idea after this month, then don't even bother trying to. All I ask is that you kindly pass it along and maybe it will fall upon thoughtful minds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HunterKiotori View Post
    Don't any of you understand what this is for? It's not entirely about boycotting their goods, it's about showing them what we are capable of. Even if we do dent their wallets for this one month only, and everybody goes on to buy in April, The point will have been made clear. We are capable of doing just as much as they can and not afraid to put our foot down against their unjust Laws. If any of you can't understand the big idea after this month, then don't even bother trying to. All I ask is that you kindly pass it along and maybe it will fall upon thoughtful minds.
    I speak for myself only in saying my mind is open I think it is you who is being closed minded. If enough people do this it will make a small one month dent point taken I have seen this same thing on several other sites think about this do you really believe these companies that know their movies/games whatever is being pirated and are fighting to stop it are to dumb to research what their opponents are doing how they are going to fight back chances are they have already seen the black march notice themselves and know it's going to be a one month only thing they also know that the people who didn't buy in March will in April so they lose some sells in March and nearly double sells in April.
    with your close mindedness you are failing to realize this has no impact on the company all this does is gets the companies to laughing at people like you that think you can
    send a message
    when most of these companies already know what is being planned and probably either don't care or have counter measures in place.

    There is a difference between ignorance and stupidity ignorant people can be taught
    stupid people need to be shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HunterKiotori View Post
    Don't any of you understand what this is for? It's not entirely about boycotting their goods, it's about showing them what we are capable of. Even if we do dent their wallets for this one month only, and everybody goes on to buy in April, The point will have been made clear. We are capable of doing just as much as they can and not afraid to put our foot down against their unjust Laws. If any of you can't understand the big idea after this month, then don't even bother trying to. All I ask is that you kindly pass it along and maybe it will fall upon thoughtful minds.
    This forum is crowded with thoughtful minds, just because some of us don't share the same optimistic view of things than you doesn't mean the contrary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie Monster View Post
    some of us don't share the same optimistic view of things
    I'm not really optimistic about this either, but I don't see why it should stop you from at least spreading the word. Just post it in some other forum you know. Maybe one that's not game related. Post it in your facebook/tweeter/social network. It would probably take you 5 minutes, and it might have some effect. If it didn't, you have just lost about 5 minutes of your life.

    @Knightshade: I'm gonna have to disagree. If enough people do it, it WILL have effect. Those companies think their customers are mindless people who will buy anything that they throw at them. If this succeeds, it will show them otherwise.

    Unfortunately, most customers ARE mindless people. That however, can change if you spread the word. The chances of this particular stunt in March having any effect is extremely low, but if you keep informing people about this, it would probably make some difference in the long run. Changing the way multi billion dollar companies operate is no easy task, it will take time.

    Most of you have admitted that the situation is not good and that this companies are abusing the lack of knowledge of their customers at least to some extent. Yet, you're not willing to even spend 5 minutes of your life to do something about it? I don't know if it's being extremely lazy, extremely ignorant, or a megajerk.
    Last edited by gezegond; 27th-January-2012 at 13:39.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gezegond View Post
    Most of you have admitted that the situation is not good and that this companies are abusing the lack of knowledge of their customers at least to some extent. Yet, you're not willing to even spend 5 minutes of your life to do something about it? I don't know if it's being extremely lazy, extremely ignorant, or a megajerk.
    This quote:

    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie Monster View Post
    It's pointless to stop purchasing things in March when you are going to get them in April..
    Remember? I do.

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    @foggy_han: Oh come on! I have already said this three times! This is not about harming the companies, it's about telling them we're not idiots. Read my post(s) another time.

    The problem here is that some people believe that even if this succeeds, it would be pointless. I'm saying spreading the word would not be pointless, because it educates people. That's all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gezegond View Post
    @foggy_han: Oh come on! I have already said this three times! This is not about harming the companies, it's about telling them we're not idiots. Read my post(s) another time.
    But we are not idiots... are we?

    And I read your posts, mister. In fact, I read the thread since
    the beginning, which is recommended before we post, right?

    That does not mean I have to agree or not, or comment every aspect
    of your posts. Afterall, this is about each one's opinion in the end.

    Quote Originally Posted by gezegond View Post
    The problem here is that some people believe that even if this succeeds, it would be pointless. I'm saying spreading the word would not be pointless, because it educates people. That's all.
    Yes. It is a matter of belief in the end. Logic is not really absolute.
    There can be opposing arguments and both of them being "logical".

    Anyway, there is more life beyond this. You know, I am more worried at the
    moment about the health of my quite old dog who has been sick lately.

    But if it makes you happier, know that I will not buy anything in March because
    I have no money to. Nor March nor any other months. So in the end, despite
    of my wishes, I will be indirectly supporting the cause.

    (If you read the whole thread you will notice that... )

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    Quote Originally Posted by gezegond View Post
    I'm not really optimistic about this either, but I don't see why it should stop you from at least spreading the word. Just post it in some other forum you know. Maybe one that's not game related. Post it in your facebook/tweeter/social network. It would probably take you 5 minutes, and it might have some effect. If it didn't, you have just lost about 5 minutes of your life.

    @Knightshade: I'm gonna have to disagree. If enough people do it, it WILL have effect. Those companies think their customers are mindless people who will buy anything that they throw at them. If this succeeds, it will show them otherwise.

    Unfortunately, most customers ARE mindless people. That however, can change if you spread the word. The chances of this particular stunt in March having any effect is extremely low, but if you keep informing people about this, it would probably make some difference in the long run. Changing the way multi billion dollar companies operate is no easy task, it will take time.

    Most of you have admitted that the situation is not good and that this companies are abusing the lack of knowledge of their customers at least to some extent. Yet, you're not willing to even spend 5 minutes of your life to do something about it? I don't know if it's being extremely lazy, extremely ignorant, or a megajerk.
    I don't think I ever said I discourage people from doing it, you are assuming it and using negative adjectives to qualify those who don't agree with you. I won't do that but I'll insist that I consider it pointless, the message is futile and meaningless if this only means postponing any eventual purchase to April.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie Monster View Post
    but I'll insist that I consider it pointless, the message is futile and meaningless if this only means postponing any eventual purchase to April.
    i too consider this a futile attempt of the inevitable,and people wont listen anyway so no sense in wasting your time and breath.
    Last edited by Majinkura; 27th-January-2012 at 17:51.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Majinkura View Post
    i too consider this a futile attempt of the inevitable,and people wont listen anyway so no sense in wasting your time and breath.
    Right?

    (Which makes me think: I already wasted too much time in this thread...
    Since I gave my opinion previously, I will retire from this one... now. )

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