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The problem is we've given up long-term benefits in exchange for short-term ones, and it's not clear where that's going to lead us. Steam makes my life super c
by Splines 15y ago
The problem is we've given up long-term benefits in exchange for short-term ones, and it's not clear where that's going to lead us.
Steam makes my life super convenient, but what happens if I move to a country with super-aggressive bandwidth caps? For that matter, I don't even know if Steam would let me access my US-bought materials from another country.
As hackers, we're used to working around the problem. The problem is that that attitude lacks foresight, and "death by a thousand cuts" can become a reality.
- FeepingCreature 15y ago> For that matter, I don't even know if Steam would let me access my US-bought materials from another country. Yes.
- whatusername 15y agoBut don't come to Australia or you'll have to pay a fortune for your games. Dawn of war 2: Complete Pack (Australian Steam) $99.99 http://store.steampowered.com/app/56437/?cc=au http://store.steampowered.com/app/56437/?cc=au Dawn of war 2: Complete Pack (United States Steam) $59.99 http://store.steampowered.com/app/56437/?cc=us http://store.steampowered.com/app/56437/?cc=us Please note: The currency in both of these “products” is identical.