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The KISS version of regulation would be that stores are not allowed to use the word "buy" when you don't get full ownership and must use the word "license" inst
by silvestrov 3mo ago
The KISS version of regulation would be that stores are not allowed to use the word "buy" when you don't get full ownership and must use the word "license" instead.
Also it should be marked clearly that the company can rescind the license at any moment without giving any reason why.
- Cthulhu_ 3mo agoI'm sure in the various services' Ts&Cs they explain that what you buy is a license to the game, not the game itself.
- gosub100 3mo agoThat's not relevant though. What is being demanded is that a new term that means "less than purchase" be used, making it overtly clear that you are only renting. A pointer indirection to the real word doesn't count.
- throw10920 3mo agoI would love to see something like the Nutrition Facts label that states IN BLACK AND WHITE ALL CAPS THAT THE COMPANY CAN (NOT) RESCIND THE LICENSE AT ANY TIME. If the fact is very blatantly shown on the marketing/packaging instead of being relegated to tiny fine print, buyers will pay a lot more attention.
- CodesInChaos 3mo agoThat would be pointless, since a consumer always buys a license, not the software itself.