What Are We Doing With the Extra $10?
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 by Zoomba | Discussion: Internet
Today we announced that the subscription price for WinCustomize was going to go up $10/year from $20 to $30. Now, of course we had to come up with a good justification for this, something that would fool the sheep of the forums into believing we did this for their own good and that they're getting the better end of the deal.
But, just between you and me? Complete BS.
As some of you may know, today's Angie's birthday, so as a gift the company bought her a new car...
So that would have probably accounted for a $2.50 increase per subscription, but some of us were looking at that car and asked "What about us?" After some haggling and stomping of feet and numerous rude gestures, we sold upper management on the idea of the Stardock Porsche Fleet...
Each, of course, added $2.50 to the unit cost of a WinCustomize subscription.
That's why the subscription is now $10 more per year. Gotta pay for the fancy cars!
Now, I know some of you are probably getting worked up about this turn of events, especially considering how we told you it was really about the free skins, and not the Porsche fleet. To calm your nerves, here's a serene picture of some geese...
That's right, here at Stardock HQ we have a fleet of Porsches AND cute little baby geese!
No kidding.
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Reply #142 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:00 PM
I find them a bit too crunchy.
Reply #143 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:02 PM
Old Crab - we will both be around a lot longer than that I hope!
SGT
Reply #144 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:16 PM
Your the best there is!
I'd love to have lunch with you anytime there Brad.
We can order a double...!
SGT
Reply #145 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:22 PM
I didn't know being called out was a big issue.
I like to say what I want to say. If that makes me a pig, so be it. I can live with that.
Reply #146 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:25 PM
#1. The burden would be on you, to prove SD's intent of inflicting harm or undue hardship upon your person. The post is purely satire, your claim of mental anguish and libel would be negated, as any lucid reader can "and has come to the conclusion" that the post was meant in jest. It in no way "singly" pointed you out nor was derived of any racial,religious or other actionable form of harassment or prejudice. Even a lower civil court would have a hard time seeing the basis for your anguish/suffering.
#2. Any replies to your posts by others here be they site related personnel or members are not actionable, as they have the ability to freely express their opinions on the given matter, as you have chosen to open it within a public medium by posting a reply instead here instead of offering said objections in private by IM or Email. ( You on the other hand are on record threatening to post links to Illegally Pirated Materials which IS actionable. I would well rethink your position before seeking legal recourse)
#3. It is a known fact that people will invariably find things that may offend them on the internet, as such it is your choosing to further look at them as they are not forced upon you. (you can easily choose not to revisit any site that offends you).
It's the nature of the beast we call the internet, either grow a thicker skin or press the off button...
Look not one spelling error
As for the Porsche? I want mine Black,
Reply #147 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:40 PM
but there is an extra word
Reply #148 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:47 PM
The Frog's a pig?
This cross-species experimentation's gotta stop...
Reply #149 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:53 PM
hides the SD basement keys from Jafo.. ** you dont wana see this**
Reply #150 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:56 PM
Zoomba provided the fun....but it was while he was in the 'land of nod' that it all went 'silly'...so 'twas I who took 'the fun away'.
As is our wont, the 'issue' was moved to private communication/s....with this thread temporarily locked to stop the spam.
All this was through the course of a Wednesday afternoon, 'recovering' from a trip to the dentist [injection wearing off, etc] and poking what supposedly passes for MY new car with a stick....OK, guys...I know my horse-flesh when it comes to cars....and a Goggomobil is not a sub-compact Porsche, m'kay?....
Reply #153 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:10 PM
Reply #155 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:21 PM
Did you forget? We are the free sheep here for their amusement.
Reply #156 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:22 PM
....damn....still no Porsche.....
Reply #157 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:25 PM
Reply #158 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:29 PM
I've been totally entertained by Brad and he fantastic comments!
The GEESE !!!
Who is to get what car - somehow or other - maybe in the mail?
Plus it has been one of the most interesting threads I've ever read anywhere...
Oh and of course The Animals too!
I just love this place - it makes my day!
SGT
Reply #159 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:51 PM
Next thing you know our mascot will be a pig in a beekeepers outfit with a nasty stinger!
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Reply #141 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 6:37 PM
Zoomba.
Post.
Ever.