|
Post by Nord Ronnoc on Jun 6, 2013 0:00:55 GMT 1
As thee title of this thread says, the popular gaming forum website, NeoGaf, has created a Twitter campaign designed to tell the execs and the marketing teams at Sony and MicroSoft to discourage them from implementing the used-game and DRM policies onto their next-gen consoles. Recently, both companies have said that they're listening to the complaints and concerns from their customers. As of this writing, Phase II has begun.
When you clicked on either of the two links, follow the instructions at the top as intended.
Xbox One: www.xboxonenodrm.com/ PS4: www.ps4nodrm.com/ NeoGaf thread: www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=568033 Additional Links: www.xboxonenodrm.com/links.html Press Coverage: www.xboxonenodrm.com/press-coverage.html
Remember: spread the word. Oh, and be excellent to each other!
|
|
|
Post by Cali on Jun 6, 2013 0:22:36 GMT 1
I've pretty much flown the coop on console gaming apart from some things by Nintendo, so I don't think I'm going to be too affected by it. Here's to hoping it all works out, though. Microsoft and Sony need to get with the times and embrace the used games market.
|
|
|
Post by jklinders on Jun 6, 2013 1:23:32 GMT 1
Non Twitter user here.
I can't even say I'll boycott them. Well I'm already boycotting Sony so saying I'll boycott them again is meaningless and I don't use consoles. No lost sale there.
The only way they will get the message for real is if on launch day there are empty stores where the product is sold. Then they will get the picture. I guarantee that won't happen though.
|
|
|
Post by Mister Buch on Jun 6, 2013 2:05:28 GMT 1
Eh, I don't think this is boycott-worthy, but that said I probably won't buy it anyway, partly because of that - so it probably counts anyway.
|
|
|
Post by Nord Ronnoc on Jun 6, 2013 2:39:25 GMT 1
Eh, I don't think this is boycott-worthy, but that said I probably won't buy it anyway, partly because of that - so it probably counts anyway. I don't think it's about boycotting. It's more about influencing a company's decisions on a product. Maybe I'll ask them if there is a way for people that don't use Twitter to act. But I appreciate the responses so far, though it could've been a bit more supportive from my perspective.
|
|
|
Post by jklinders on Jun 6, 2013 3:28:22 GMT 1
Hitting them in the wallet is the only language these suits understand. That means a boycott, and having the guts to stick with it.
|
|
|
Post by Nord Ronnoc on Jun 6, 2013 4:13:18 GMT 1
Would that be enough with something as big as this? Just doing that sounds like next to nothing. Making a voice, talking to the marketing people, etc., is much more effective than doing nothing.
|
|
|
Post by Nord Ronnoc on Jun 6, 2013 4:39:57 GMT 1
Update from the NeoGaf thread:
|
|
|
Post by jklinders on Jun 6, 2013 10:27:30 GMT 1
Would that be enough with something as big as this? Just doing that sounds like next to nothing. Making a voice, talking to the marketing people, etc., is much more effective than doing nothing. People actually need to do both. Tell the companies that what they are doing is wrong and then deny them money if they continue to do wrong. Right now only one of these things is happening. I see a bunch of guys getting their dander up over things and then when the companies keep doing those things they turn around, bend over and take it. The message being sent is it doesn't matter what you don't like as long as you are willing to shell out money they will still keep doing it. I haven't bought a console since my old Sega Saturn. That was the second to last generation that actually acted like they should. Simply plug and play. My involvement in this is mostly a fascination with the idea that people will pay money to do on a console what I can do for free on a PC. PS Network and xbox live are subscription services that do nothing that a PC gaming system doesn't only I can get the PC network access for the cost of my internet and nothing more. I find it fascinating that this was allowed to go on as long as it did. History shows that the console gamers in the past will take what is dished out to them and until you all start voting with your wallets nothing will change.
|
|
|
Post by Nord Ronnoc on Jun 6, 2013 19:58:34 GMT 1
Believe it or not, the marketing people listen to complaints. It's a large part of their job. They take the number of complaints on a particular issue and run it through with the company. Most companies start with 1-800 when it comes to customer support. If they don't listen to the complaints, then they're the fools.
Is that you wanted to hear?
|
|
|
Post by jklinders on Jun 6, 2013 20:23:59 GMT 1
Somehow I am reminded of "your call is important to us, please wait until the next representative is available."
I have seen little evidence that anything other than how to fleece us of more money has entered their minds or policies.
|
|
MEdiscovery
Gunnery Chief
The discovery of a life time.
Posts: 93
|
Post by MEdiscovery on Jun 6, 2013 21:41:30 GMT 1
Believe it or not, the marketing people listen to complaints. It's a large part of their job. They take the number of complaints on a particular issue and run it through with the company. Most companies start with 1-800 when it comes to customer support. If they don't listen to the complaints, then they're the fools. Is that you wanted to hear? Well, they don't listen to complaints and they are still multi-billion dollar corporations. So I doubt they are fools.
|
|
|
Post by jklinders on Jun 6, 2013 22:24:21 GMT 1
All the more reason to vote with our wallets when it matters.
I agree completely MEDiscovery.
|
|
Shaider03
Gunnery Chief
My love for Tokusatsu will never die.
Posts: 80
|
Post by Shaider03 on Jun 7, 2013 1:32:23 GMT 1
Bad press is something a company doesn't want especially from paying costumers. If such tactics didn't work then the Mass Effect Extended Cut would have never been made. Project Rainfall would not have succeeded. Hell their already back stepping on the always online issue already. Either they try to hide it or try to say it's not that bad. These statements are a direct result of the wave of negative responses to what a former Microsoft employee said regarding the matter. Emphasis on the word former.
I’ll see if I mess around with my twitter account later since that accursed site confuses me. I’ve put my name in a few hats over the years for a cause or two and seen some results. The most significant being the derailment of SOPA and CISPA which actually went well.
|
|
|
Post by Clint Johnston on Jun 7, 2013 2:17:32 GMT 1
That derailment only happened because they let it happen. They weren't prepared going in and there were enough holes in their plan that they went back to the drawing board. Hell, if they were half an inch smarter, THAT would be their plan. Let the internet have it's little victory, and tomorrow pass the real bill with a bare minimum of attention.
|
|