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"Come on man, then we have to see you ranting about piracy, how is this different?"
Aside from the obvious reasons (nobody's illegally downloading or shoplifting products to get the codes), I never told people NOT to pirate. I just said own up to it.
If I had said piracy was unacceptable and anybody who does it is a scumbag, you'd have had 50% of a point.
But I did not. So you do not.
Aside from the obvious reasons (nobody's illegally downloading or shoplifting products to get the codes), I never told people NOT to pirate. I just said own up to it.
If I had said piracy was unacceptable and anybody who does it is a scumbag, you'd have had 50% of a point.
But I did not. So you do not.
Hmmmm.... I guess I could use some new razors myself... unless the newest fashion is braiding one's leg hair?
I'm embarrassed to say I actually bought a can of the shave gel. (Hey, I'll use it eventually, and two maps is a pretty cool deal.)
Still, I might as well use a couple more of these...
Still, I might as well use a couple more of these...
Some poor sap is probably stealing a can of shaving cream just to get his KZ3 map packs at this very moment.
@Jim
Lame excuse. If I posted a cblog with links to pirated game torrents, I'd get banned wouldn't I? Of course I would, because it's stealing and you guys NOT banning me could land you in hot water right along side me.
So why are you posting links instructing your readers how to commit theft? Double standard is double, Jimmy.
Lame excuse. If I posted a cblog with links to pirated game torrents, I'd get banned wouldn't I? Of course I would, because it's stealing and you guys NOT banning me could land you in hot water right along side me.
So why are you posting links instructing your readers how to commit theft? Double standard is double, Jimmy.
Tristrix:
You're right. If we didn't ban you for posting torrents, we could be legally culpable.
So ... let's see how much legal trouble we get in for posting this, and then we can see if it's exactly the same kind of situation, as you think it is.
You're right. If we didn't ban you for posting torrents, we could be legally culpable.
So ... let's see how much legal trouble we get in for posting this, and then we can see if it's exactly the same kind of situation, as you think it is.
For some weird reason, I do not think Sony or Edge are going to sue Destructoid for posting about the fact that their free promotion can be gamed.
I'll consult my crack legal team just in case, because obviously this is like hacking five PS3s or something, dude!
I'll consult my crack legal team just in case, because obviously this is like hacking five PS3s or something, dude!
serves them right. a japanesse based company that has said literaly nothing about the earthquake or the lives lost from it but continue on bussiness like nothings happened at all but then want to cry foul when people take advantange of an offer they fuckin posted, for people to take advantage of?
and lets not even get into linux or the whole sue every hacker aspect of their policy.
so i say, "FUCK EM", they deserve to be fisted up the ass with no vaseline.
and lets not even get into linux or the whole sue every hacker aspect of their policy.
so i say, "FUCK EM", they deserve to be fisted up the ass with no vaseline.
@Qraze
You should read more.
http://www.sony.com/SCA/philanthropy/earthquakerelief.shtml
Start with that.
You should read more.
http://www.sony.com/SCA/philanthropy/earthquakerelief.shtml
Start with that.
@Jim Stealing is stealing and stealing from a japan based company while their country is facing numerous problems is kinda bad timing.
Not trying to be rude here just pointing out it's bad timing is all and I think you would've not posted it had it occurred to you before posting.
Not trying to be rude here just pointing out it's bad timing is all and I think you would've not posted it had it occurred to you before posting.
Yea, thieving this stuff isn't worth the potential consequences...and nothings quite as refreshing as a freshly shorn scrotum. Off to the grocery store!
Jim wouldn't have bought the Sniper Blast anyway, so it's OK.
It's one thing to go ranting about terrible piracy is.
It's another thing to encourage the behavior you claim is so despicable.
It's one thing to go ranting about terrible piracy is.
It's another thing to encourage the behavior you claim is so despicable.
Er ..
This is the way this stuff always works. They don't really care. It's the same as all the Mass Effect 2 codes being the same. It's not worth the effort to create a unique code system. Most people won't find out the codes are non-unique and buy the products, anyway. This is pretty standard, really.
The KZ3 thing was just the pre-order bonus, anyway, which I already have. Time to pick up a new GT5 car, I guess.
This is the way this stuff always works. They don't really care. It's the same as all the Mass Effect 2 codes being the same. It's not worth the effort to create a unique code system. Most people won't find out the codes are non-unique and buy the products, anyway. This is pretty standard, really.
The KZ3 thing was just the pre-order bonus, anyway, which I already have. Time to pick up a new GT5 car, I guess.
Pokota has the right of it. That's why so many contests for snacks and drinks often have "No Purchase Necessary" printed on the packaging. It's not a money thing, it's a promotion thing. They want the advertising -- gamers get to hear about razors, and shavers get to hear about games.
Of course, some people are so desperate to prove a point about piracy that they're trying to connect the dots. It's cute, really, but it doesn't quite work.
Of course, some people are so desperate to prove a point about piracy that they're trying to connect the dots. It's cute, really, but it doesn't quite work.
@qraze wow dude I feel sorry for you and your belief in things. Maybe its you who needs to get fisted up the ass you racist ignorant fuck.
I know I totally just reread what he said hah I take back what I said about racist but he still an ignorant fuck and deserves twice the fisting for having me make an error:p
Eurofag here and the codes don't work unfortunately. That was the same case with SPECACT-stuff in Bad Company 2.
Enjoy your free stuff, Americans. xD
Enjoy your free stuff, Americans. xD
@Jim
It says "No Purchase Necessary" because the law says it has to. That's why you have to actually go buy a stamp and envelope and write in to them via snail mail to enter a contest without making a purchase. That's part of the so-called "lottery law" that only applies to broadcast media. I'm not sure if there are televised commercials about this promotion or not. If they aren't, then it doesn't apply.
However, it doesn't apply anyway, because there's no chance involved in the prize giveaway. Everyone gets one. Therefore, it doesn't fall under the "lottery law" and a purchase CAN be required. You can look all this up yourself if you're so inclined.
Point being, no. You're wrong. They absolutely can require you to make a purchase in this case. If you didn't make a purchase, and you got the reward, you stole from someone. That's cool, I'm not judging, but you stole from someone. Enjoy your sniper blast.
It says "No Purchase Necessary" because the law says it has to. That's why you have to actually go buy a stamp and envelope and write in to them via snail mail to enter a contest without making a purchase. That's part of the so-called "lottery law" that only applies to broadcast media. I'm not sure if there are televised commercials about this promotion or not. If they aren't, then it doesn't apply.
However, it doesn't apply anyway, because there's no chance involved in the prize giveaway. Everyone gets one. Therefore, it doesn't fall under the "lottery law" and a purchase CAN be required. You can look all this up yourself if you're so inclined.
Point being, no. You're wrong. They absolutely can require you to make a purchase in this case. If you didn't make a purchase, and you got the reward, you stole from someone. That's cool, I'm not judging, but you stole from someone. Enjoy your sniper blast.
well i feel like sony stole my money, some psn games just cost too much for just one game i could use some free stuff
You can justify things all you like but All those codes = loss of money for Sony and schick.
This is why most promotions are subpar because both sides have to be so careful so they don't get raped.
Japan based companies have given me years of enjoyment the least I could do is support them and the industry there.
I really can't support this and I hope that people reading this take the time to reflect on just how much the Japanese gaming industry has given to them over the years and pass on stealing from them in their time of need.
This is why most promotions are subpar because both sides have to be so careful so they don't get raped.
Japan based companies have given me years of enjoyment the least I could do is support them and the industry there.
I really can't support this and I hope that people reading this take the time to reflect on just how much the Japanese gaming industry has given to them over the years and pass on stealing from them in their time of need.
Didn't Microsoft take action and ban the people who did that Microsoft Points website scam thing, just a couple a weeks ago? So who's to say that Sony won't do the same acact thing over this? Just something to think about!
@Jim Sterling,
What you did was lead others towards sin, whether they choose to steal the content is up to the end user, but you are even more guilty, in the eyes of the Lord, for leading people towards sin. And thats real ish. Theres prolly blood running down your brow, but you could never tell.
1 Corinthians 10:32
Don't cause others to stumble, whether they are Jewish, Greek, or members of God's church
What you did was lead others towards sin, whether they choose to steal the content is up to the end user, but you are even more guilty, in the eyes of the Lord, for leading people towards sin. And thats real ish. Theres prolly blood running down your brow, but you could never tell.
1 Corinthians 10:32
Don't cause others to stumble, whether they are Jewish, Greek, or members of God's church
Wait, what? I'm supposed to feel bad about this? You guys are fucking stupid.
I'll take my free GT5 car and say good day to you.
...I'll take those KZ3 points and map pack too for when I get around to getting that game. :)
I'll take my free GT5 car and say good day to you.
...I'll take those KZ3 points and map pack too for when I get around to getting that game. :)
@jawshoeuh
I don't think anyone cares what you feel bad about. Knock yourself out. You didn't claim moral high ground on a similar issue recently, as far as I know, so you're golden. Also, KZ3 is worth picking up if you get the chance. Enjoy the map pack.
I don't think anyone cares what you feel bad about. Knock yourself out. You didn't claim moral high ground on a similar issue recently, as far as I know, so you're golden. Also, KZ3 is worth picking up if you get the chance. Enjoy the map pack.
Tristrix: Yeah, cool, and I'm not hiding that. Totally stole me a freebie bit of DLC without having to pay for shaving cream. Of course, it's still not like illegally downloading anything. In fact, I'm not sure one COULD be charged with using a code that somebody else gave them and putting it into a website for DLC, so it's not like piracy. But yeah, if you wanna say it's stealing, I stole me a Sniper Blast, son!
Of course, I've only ever asked pirates to say that too, and to not dress themselves up like noble heroes, so I don't quite get what you're attempting to prove. If you're trying to dress this up as a double standard, you fail.
Of course, I've only ever asked pirates to say that too, and to not dress themselves up like noble heroes, so I don't quite get what you're attempting to prove. If you're trying to dress this up as a double standard, you fail.
that Retro Map Pack should be free anyway - they want 60$ for a game that barelly exceeds what you can get for 15$ on xbla and yet they are willing to resell Killzone 2 maps that already should have been on the disc due to lack of content on Killzone 3 disc.
"This is something Sony provided, didn't the MS thing involve some algorithm?"
This. You had to generate unauthorized codes to get the MS Points on a third party site that wasn't approved by MS.
With this, you simply put in a code that already exists onto an official website that didn't think its promotion out well enough.
This. You had to generate unauthorized codes to get the MS Points on a third party site that wasn't approved by MS.
With this, you simply put in a code that already exists onto an official website that didn't think its promotion out well enough.
@Jim
Look at some of the justifications people are coming up with for why this is ok. Like this sofik88 guy above me here. This doesn't at all remind you of the endless bullshit justifications you were complaining about regarding piracy?
Granted you didn't use any of those bullshit justifications yourself, and I respect that. But you did lead these deluded pricks to water, even if you didn't make them drink. Do you share no responsibility there?
Look at some of the justifications people are coming up with for why this is ok. Like this sofik88 guy above me here. This doesn't at all remind you of the endless bullshit justifications you were complaining about regarding piracy?
Granted you didn't use any of those bullshit justifications yourself, and I respect that. But you did lead these deluded pricks to water, even if you didn't make them drink. Do you share no responsibility there?
Breaking the rules for throwaway DLC is pretty pathetic, if you ask me.
What a sad world we live in where people can't even crap out 4 bucks for something they need, or god forbid just pay for the map pack and not be a jackass. This is why we can't have nice things.
Of all the shit happening in the world, to think people are putting more effort into scamming a free piece of shit DLC instead of paying attention to things that matter kind of makes you wonder where the future is headed.
What a sad world we live in where people can't even crap out 4 bucks for something they need, or god forbid just pay for the map pack and not be a jackass. This is why we can't have nice things.
Of all the shit happening in the world, to think people are putting more effort into scamming a free piece of shit DLC instead of paying attention to things that matter kind of makes you wonder where the future is headed.
um, this is just like the dr.pepper codes, i really don't see what the big deal is...
thanks for the heads up jim, i'm going to grab one of each.
thanks for the heads up jim, i'm going to grab one of each.
Pfft it's all about Gillette Fusion. I never like Schick razors for some reason.
But in truth it doesn't matter to me. My Toronto Maple Leafs are going to make the playoffs (oh god! PLEASE!) and I'm gonna grow a kickass playoff beard so I won't need any shaving supplies.
But in truth it doesn't matter to me. My Toronto Maple Leafs are going to make the playoffs (oh god! PLEASE!) and I'm gonna grow a kickass playoff beard so I won't need any shaving supplies.
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