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Zeraph · 03-01-2006, 07:53 PM

He makes a good point of the developers using the terms of service as soft rules for enforcing play in their way only. Its one of those things that limits creativity and experimentation. Not something we want to encourage. And sure, we can see these things for what they are now, but what about 5-10 years from now when the next generation comes up? what if all MMOGs start following WoWs insanely popular (not an altogether unlikely possibility) way and this becomes the norm? I fear and pity that society (or sub section of society).

PS And I realize the article may sound a little melodramatic but every serious problem starts as something not so serious seeming.

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Zeraph Banned Location: The Cosmos	He makes a good point of the developers using the terms of service as soft rules for enforcing play in their way only. Its one of those things that limits creativity and experimentation. Not something we want to encourage. And sure, we can see these things for what they are now, but what about 5-10 years from now when the next generation comes up? what if all MMOGs start following WoWs insanely popular (not an altogether unlikely possibility) way and this becomes the norm? I fear and pity that society (or sub section of society). PS And I realize the article may sound a little melodramatic but every serious problem starts as something not so serious seeming. Last edited by Zeraph; 03-01-2006 at 07:58 PM..