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What's depressing to me is that in 2021 there are still people who look down on others for not placing privacy over functionality. That's the mentality that en
by BoorishBears 5y ago
What's depressing to me is that in 2021 there are still people who look down on others for not placing privacy over functionality.
That's the mentality that ensures casual use of open platforms by every day people will remain a fringe occurrence.
It's almost like people think being open/free/privacy-conscious should somehow make up for an otherwise inferior product, and that's just not the case.
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I have a CV1, *DK2, Quest 2. I've used the Vive, I've used the Index. The Quest is just an insane value.
Features the most approachable VR controller by far, works with PCs and standalone so it scales with the user's interest. UI is very very well thought out.
It's just a really damn good piece of hardware for a seriously competitive price. That's why it sells.
- breakfastduck 5y agoIt's not about privacy really. They can stop you using a piece of hardware you purchased. With no warning. With no repercussions. And essentially no way to appeal. Would I be okay if Sony could remote disable my PlayStation? Obviously not. So why is it acceptable with VR hardware? It's not 'good value' if you can be blocked from using it.
- BoorishBears 5y agoLol uh... Sony can. In the same way FB can. Break TOS => Cancel account => Gimped hardware. And if you think I'm exaggerating, just try setting up a Playstation without a PS account and signing their TOS. It's ironic that the Quest gets this laser focus when it's only doing exactly what every other console is doing...
- breakfastduck 5y agoIt is not doing the same thing at all. I can use a PS4/5 totally offline if I want to. Occulus does not work without a facebook account signed in full stop. Not comparable.