Himynameischris
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Wow you guys are insane lol every time I check in doubled in size, I'll keep sending out as many tweets as I can but with work and school I don't have too much time, still every little bit helps.
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#PS4NoDRM #XboxOneNoDRM || Now do you "Believe?"
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This complete BS if core games don't buy these at launch they will tank. Consumers have in the past used their wallets to get things done. I am glad people did not have this attitude when they tried to shove divx down peoples throats. Core gamer spoke with their wallets for the Wii:U launch seemed to work pretty damn well to me. The core gamers also spoke with wallet during the PS3 launch and it seemed to put Sony's ass back in gear. The casuals are not going to spend 400 dollars on these machines day 1. It will be core gamers who will carry them at first if we speak with wallets like we did Wii:U/PS3 I bet that DRM is stripped damn fast.
Baller. PhD
Banned
Not bad.
The point is to get the DRM off before we have to resort to that. There are other ways of protesting besides the wallet.
Orpheus Telos
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That's a good idea. Hopefully they'll hop on board.
IonicSnake
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Whatever happens I think gaffers can be proud of eachother for what we have accomplished so far. No one thought it would become this big when we started.
Mad respect to famous for starting all this.
Mad respect to famous for starting all this.
Yeah, I saw the tweets, good idea. The more communities the better. We have to show a united front (or as close to it as possible. A Majority front
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Angry Fork
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Lazy, judgmental assholes bring up the don't waste your time, not gonna work bs. They should be ignored all the time.
It's true that writing a bunch of actual letters would likely do more, but that hasn't been part of the campaign.
I just saw a bit on the local news about the UK culture secretary visiting a videogame company in Brighton where she talked about the industries value to the economy.
Maybe we should tweet her too? Of course we'd have to focus on the consumer rights issues or maybe the retail jobs that are reliant on second hand sales.
https://twitter.com/Maria_MillerMP
This news story mentions the visit.
http://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2013/05/28/culture-secretary-visits-brighton-and-hove/21612
Maybe we should tweet her too? Of course we'd have to focus on the consumer rights issues or maybe the retail jobs that are reliant on second hand sales.
https://twitter.com/Maria_MillerMP
This news story mentions the visit.
http://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2013/05/28/culture-secretary-visits-brighton-and-hove/21612
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
I'd say after E3 when talking to the press.
Not bad.
Pretty damn good, actually
Think GoFreak's page had about 10,000 hits as well.Baller. PhD
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Are there any high profile devs/journalists who HAVEN'T at least chimed in about #PS4NoDRM one way or another?
I have a doctors appointment right now but if someone wants to make a list, I'll make a new page for it on the website when I get back.
I have a doctors appointment right now but if someone wants to make a list, I'll make a new page for it on the website when I get back.
Looks fine to me. Most people don't know that the MS info has been rolled into this thread.
Baller. PhD
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Well, since the #PS4DRM tag has kinda taken off, maybe we could replace #PS4USEDGAMES with #XBoxOneNoDRM. It really is in the best interests of everyone for both consoles to change their minds.
Do it
Pegasos123
Member
I can finally post in non community threads
I made my tweet too ...
i have another site that reported about us. i hope it wasnt already posted
consolewars.de - http://www.consolewars.de/news/41103/drm_und_gebrauchtspiele_fans_starten_kampagne_auf_twitter/
I made my tweet too ...
i have another site that reported about us. i hope it wasnt already posted
consolewars.de - http://www.consolewars.de/news/41103/drm_und_gebrauchtspiele_fans_starten_kampagne_auf_twitter/
zomgbbqftw
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Modus, we discussed it earlier today. It's better to keep the focus on Sony because we have information that they are wavering. Targeting Sony, who seem much less remote than MS, will get the message through to them. If Sony change their policy and keep third party support then MS will have to fall in line.
Keeping the campaign focussed on a single company gives us a better chance of success.
However, it's up to you really.
Krusenstern
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If adding MS, don't forget to add the fitting hashtag too.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
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My only issue with that is that microsoft has made it pretty clear that they aren't changing for hell or high water. They have also made it clear that they value the users connected to live more than the users offline. Its also very hard to change a position once you have revealed you hand to the public.
I honestly thinking changing the title and including the microsoft stuff is watering down the message.
I honestly thinking changing the title and including the microsoft stuff is watering down the message.
Krusenstern
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Also this. We're doing this because Sony is possibly the decision maker at this point.
But the message should get across anyway.
RustyNails
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My take is, we accomplished our goal.
Is Sony listening? Hell yes. We made sure gaming media across the globe heard us too, along with publishers and other hustlers with higher up connections. So we accomplished our goal AND more. The question is, what's the next step after creating awareness? I think we should focus on that. To keep this train going we need a new campaign. I'm not suggesting anything stupid like camping infront of EA headquarters or holding public rallies. I'm just not well versed in online campaigns.
lightlamp4
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Sounds good. I have already tweeted everyone on both sides
SlowRevolution
Member
Definitely agree with this. Respect the decision to change the title, though.
I did my part, even tweeted it to Nolan North. He may only be a voice actor but he's in so many games and even though he has absolutely no say in the matter and perhaps doesn't even care, everyone knows him and he knows nearly everyone in the games industry.
Certainly doesn't hurt is what I'm trying to say.
Certainly doesn't hurt is what I'm trying to say.
Eliciel
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This is the first step and I totally agree with your suggestion. Maybe better Microsoft rather than MS?
Maybe also something more "catchy" and quite provocative...'cause it keeps the people going like: "Are Sony/Microsoft listening? We decide. Let them know...#PS4NoDRM #PS4USEDGAMES "
Baller said:
I agree 100%. Here is a quick and dirty + provocative first try.
I am NOT talented and I'm not pretending to be talented. Please someone takes this serious and do us a favour: We need a symbol ..we need a logo.
Krusenstern
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Got a second BBC Tech guy to have a look!
Good!
I'd say go for it. Spreading it wider would be better for gamers everywhere if it works.
But at the same time part of me wants to satisfy my own curiosity. I would like to see the end result if Xbox One and PS4 went with different strategies. If the former had DRM, and the latter didn't, what would be the end result? Will consumers actually care? Where would publishers make more money? It would end the used game debate once and for all, and I kind of want confirmation one way or the other how used games affect the industry.
But ultimately I'd rather neither had this DRM
Orpheus Telos
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Got a second BBC Tech guy to have a look!
Nice.
Baller. PhD
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Don't change the hashtags. You guys are going to fragment this shit worse than Android OEM's! Keep the focus on Sony.
Good!
I have been thinking on and off through the day about possibly re-working the open letter i wrote to pitch MS also, but it's fairly honed in on Sony's circumstances and tries to tickle their competitive instincts a bit. I also worry a bit about possibly having another one or two calls to action, and also now that it's been copied to other places and it might be weird if people see changing versions. But I might figure something out. Or if someone does something similar aimed at Xbox I'd be happy to link it too.
MMaRsu
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Yup, dont change them!
Canis lupus
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I tweeted this To @Playstation, an open letter: ps4nodrm.com @philrosenberg @amboyes @yosp @nikoro #PS4NoDRM #PS4UsedGames
and this
Dear Publishers: ps4nodrm.com @erichirshberg @petermooreEA @EA @Kristian66 @Ubisoft #PS4NoDRM #PS4UsedGames
My twitter acount got blocked for spamming?
and this
Dear Publishers: ps4nodrm.com @erichirshberg @petermooreEA @EA @Kristian66 @Ubisoft #PS4NoDRM #PS4UsedGames
My twitter acount got blocked for spamming?
Eliciel
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As consumer you need to make a threat and then keep the promise you made. Otherwise things won't change. They think we are stupid and that we don't have enough willpower not buying their console. We have to prove otherwise and show them that we are NOT idiots.
Yeah, I would be worried about that too. But if new folks start stuff, and it can be promoted, i think it would be additive rather than cannibalise things.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
I think it would be better for all of us to shift away from Sony/MS and focus tweeting efforts and other means towards big wigs at 3rd parties.
I know it's been said earlier in the thread but they are major stakeholders in this. If we can get a rallied effort to reach a few board members at EA/Ubi/Capcom/ect.. Our message will be even stronger.
I know it's been said earlier in the thread but they are major stakeholders in this. If we can get a rallied effort to reach a few board members at EA/Ubi/Capcom/ect.. Our message will be even stronger.
zomgbbqftw
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Baller. PhD
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How old or active is your twitter account? Were these your first tweets about it?
I was referring to the title change for the thread not mattering too much so long as we keep the focus and pressure on Sony, not that keeping pressure on Sony doesn't matter.
Krusenstern
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Now I'm torn. On one side we want as much support and involvement from people as possible. On the other side this was mainly targeted at Sony, because they're on the leveler now. The whole move is now centered at Sony and the whole media coverage is about Sony. MS' position was more or less clear on this stuff.
Canis lupus
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I did, but why can't I send 2 tweets in quick succession, its bullshit.
This - keep it focused!
It's not like Microsoft won't notice the whole endeavor anyways...
Eliciel
Member
I see my bad. Agreed.
Krusenstern
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Why removed the Xbox hashtag now?
Nevermind, just keep rolling.
Nevermind, just keep rolling.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
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