Xaxaxe wrote:The rolling eyes and calling someone's main product line a piece of shit? It just seems unnecessary to me ... but, hey, what the hell do I know?+++++** in the freaking CLASSIFIEDS section, no less.
dathon wrote:bclarkie hit it squarely as the PDF effect issue comes down to supply and demand. If the only way to buy the classic modules is to get the original printed items then the supply will be lower, and hence the price will be higher. PDFs and photocopies increase supply and hence push the price downward. And one more thing I forgot to mention, I have met quite a few wealthy people who have bought well-done fakes of Rolexs, Gucci, diamond jewelry, etc. even though they could afford the real thing. Their reasoning is simple, "Why waste all that money for the real thing when I can buy a fake and nobody can tell the difference anyway?" It's smarter financially to buy the well-made fake, and prevents one from taking a big financial hit if one is the victim of a mugging, robbery, burglary, etc. Interestingly many of those people are "old money" and not nouveau riche.
killjoy32 wrote:but i do have a problem, when they do not join in any discussions at all [clipped]
Xaxaxe wrote:killjoy32 wrote:but i do have a problem, when they do not join in any discussions at all [clipped] This is a really good point. I'm not going to re-read the whole thread, but I think some of the attacks on Titan were probably generated from frustration over this issue.I can't speak for anyone at RPGnow, but I hope they (he? she? it?) do eventually join in on some discussions that have nothing to do with running their business or with PDFs in general.
killjoy32 wrote:that said tho - i DO like the titan classified postings now. they are short - "acaeum" related and thats also fine, as they are a quick scan over to read now - well done that man.
deimos3428 wrote:I wouldn't buy software that way, or music, and I certainly won't pay good money for what is essentially a poor-quality photocopy.
Xaxaxe wrote: And, Brian ... come on, man ... I'm not trying to change (nor do I really expect to change) anyone's opinion on the PDF issue. In fact, forget the stupid PDFs, I have a more important question: why do some newcomers here — Titan and RPGnow are two that come to mind — introduce themselves with perfectly friendly, totally harmless posts** ... and then get the torches-and-pitchforks treatment?The rolling eyes and calling someone's main product line a piece of shit? It just seems unnecessary to me ... but, hey, what the hell do I know?+++++** in the freaking CLASSIFIEDS section, no less.
Xaxaxe wrote:Okay, at the risk of getting totally off-topic ... I'm trying to wrap my head around the concept of a tech-savvy guy who has never downloaded an MP3. I'm not judging one way or the other ... it just seems odd. Or is it a Canadian thing?
dathon wrote:And one more thing I forgot to mention, I have met quite a few wealthy people who have bought well-done fakes of Rolexs, Gucci, diamond jewelry, etc. even though they could afford the real thing. Their reasoning is simple, "Why waste all that money for the real thing when I can buy a fake and nobody can tell the difference anyway?" It's smarter financially to buy the well-made fake, and prevents one from taking a big financial hit if one is the victim of a mugging, robbery, burglary, etc. Interestingly many of those people are "old money" and not nouveau riche.
deimos3428 wrote:Type II -- This type never, ever throws out existing technology, at any cost. They typically have several ancient computers.
Daimajin wrote:deimos3428 wrote:Type II -- This type never, ever throws out existing technology, at any cost. They typically have several ancient computers. Had to chuckle when I saw this. among a host of old comps I have my original 20-inch monitor from 1991, sitting just begging to be used. When I think what that freaking thing cost me........ 8O
Achizar wrote:*snicker* RPGNow is the 666th member of the Acaeum.I tell ya, you can't make this stuff up.
Daimajin wrote:dathon wrote:And one more thing I forgot to mention, I have met quite a few wealthy people who have bought well-done fakes of Rolexs, Gucci, diamond jewelry, etc. even though they could afford the real thing. Their reasoning is simple, "Why waste all that money for the real thing when I can buy a fake and nobody can tell the difference anyway?" It's smarter financially to buy the well-made fake, and prevents one from taking a big financial hit if one is the victim of a mugging, robbery, burglary, etc. Interestingly many of those people are "old money" and not nouveau riche.I'm sorry but this statement ( IMHO ) makes little/no sense if your a "true" collector/appreciator of something.
Daimajin wrote:Reproduction parts ( like copies ) have been out for almost 20 years ( For Firebirds anyways...we always got second best to the Camaro ) and they have in no way, shape, or form negatively effected the price of OEM stuff . The reason being...because anyone who is "truely" a collector will always seek the original form of what they collect, no matter what that item is.
zhowar1 wrote:However, Paizo.com is now selling the same AD&D 1E/2E, OD&D, etc pdfs (under license):http://paizo.com/store/downloads/wizardsOfTheCoast ... [clipped] ... The pdfs are apparently watermarked with the purchaser's name to reduce aftersale distribution.