18-08-2005, 11:16 AM
Very well said SaVas... may I add something as well...
As you mentioned in this post.. to develop a product like this takes alot of hard work (time) as well as dedication. Now what many people forget is that by cracking software like this OR by using a cracked version of the software there is also another thing other that it can be regarded as
theft... the fact that people like Dan needs the income... the more people that buys the product the more income and in return the better the product will become. Now remember this isnt FS2004... meaning the user base is smaller and when one has a smaller user-base the amount of potential income is of course less (not saying it isnt good income) BUT the more people that uses cracked versions will in effect result in that user base getting even smaller... as you cant count pirates into a user-base... and the less income the greater the financial strain might be on people like Dan to build in all the features he would love to... therefore resulting in products being less what they can be due to restricted funding.. not due to lack of dedication, skill or knowledge but due to lack of funding... unless the author/developer has unlimited funds to tap from... which is usually not the case.
Therefore if you are someone that are using a pirated version... think for a second of the ripple effect... think about it that your contribution (if
you buy the program) will result in a growing product... a product that will ensure countless hours of fun into the future. Think about it... that
without funds, people like Dan can not deliver their best and can not build in all those fresh ideas improving the program every day the way they
would like to... think that if everyone pirated products like these that we wont have these kind of program to enjoy ourselfes with. Think of a world without addons like this for your favourite game... then think of how you might even enjoy the program more, knowing you are helping the author to improve it with the purchase of the program... that is even a bigger satisfaction as you then can also truly feel part of the products cimmunity as well. If you are pirating and all this above doesnt make sense to you, then i think you probably live a very empty life.
Also those using the free version... i know its not required but think about buying it IF you really enjoy it... as it will ensure an even better
product. Im using the free version and feel guilty that I havent bought it yet BUT I have to wait for the end of the month for my finances to enable
me to buy it (so wife dont kill me).... as I already made the decision that this program is worth every penny and more... it will be my next payed for
addon. To those that have bought it... thats for your contributions as your contributions are making this addon available to us the community. This is a great product and we have a very very dedicated developer (Dan) and community... something very rare in a product like this... and dont we want to keep it that way... all it takes is helping with your contribution.
Sorry about rambling about above mentioned but I felt I had to mention why I feel strongly that people should contribute with purchasing the product if they enjoy it.
Thanks Dan for a wonderful product. I also would like to thank people like SWAFO etc... for their dedication and contributions. I dont know how many of you actually realize how much effort some people are putting in. They dont have to do it, but they are... not for themselfes but for you and me to make our FS experience even a more enjoyable one. I enjoy logging in and reading the forums... maybe answering a question or 2 IF i can help with my limited knowledge... but I can honestly say these are the most enjoyable Add-On and Forums... the community is great..
Post Edited ( 08-18-05 12:18 )
As you mentioned in this post.. to develop a product like this takes alot of hard work (time) as well as dedication. Now what many people forget is that by cracking software like this OR by using a cracked version of the software there is also another thing other that it can be regarded as
theft... the fact that people like Dan needs the income... the more people that buys the product the more income and in return the better the product will become. Now remember this isnt FS2004... meaning the user base is smaller and when one has a smaller user-base the amount of potential income is of course less (not saying it isnt good income) BUT the more people that uses cracked versions will in effect result in that user base getting even smaller... as you cant count pirates into a user-base... and the less income the greater the financial strain might be on people like Dan to build in all the features he would love to... therefore resulting in products being less what they can be due to restricted funding.. not due to lack of dedication, skill or knowledge but due to lack of funding... unless the author/developer has unlimited funds to tap from... which is usually not the case.
Therefore if you are someone that are using a pirated version... think for a second of the ripple effect... think about it that your contribution (if
you buy the program) will result in a growing product... a product that will ensure countless hours of fun into the future. Think about it... that
without funds, people like Dan can not deliver their best and can not build in all those fresh ideas improving the program every day the way they
would like to... think that if everyone pirated products like these that we wont have these kind of program to enjoy ourselfes with. Think of a world without addons like this for your favourite game... then think of how you might even enjoy the program more, knowing you are helping the author to improve it with the purchase of the program... that is even a bigger satisfaction as you then can also truly feel part of the products cimmunity as well. If you are pirating and all this above doesnt make sense to you, then i think you probably live a very empty life.
Also those using the free version... i know its not required but think about buying it IF you really enjoy it... as it will ensure an even better
product. Im using the free version and feel guilty that I havent bought it yet BUT I have to wait for the end of the month for my finances to enable
me to buy it (so wife dont kill me).... as I already made the decision that this program is worth every penny and more... it will be my next payed for
addon. To those that have bought it... thats for your contributions as your contributions are making this addon available to us the community. This is a great product and we have a very very dedicated developer (Dan) and community... something very rare in a product like this... and dont we want to keep it that way... all it takes is helping with your contribution.
Sorry about rambling about above mentioned but I felt I had to mention why I feel strongly that people should contribute with purchasing the product if they enjoy it.
Thanks Dan for a wonderful product. I also would like to thank people like SWAFO etc... for their dedication and contributions. I dont know how many of you actually realize how much effort some people are putting in. They dont have to do it, but they are... not for themselfes but for you and me to make our FS experience even a more enjoyable one. I enjoy logging in and reading the forums... maybe answering a question or 2 IF i can help with my limited knowledge... but I can honestly say these are the most enjoyable Add-On and Forums... the community is great..
Post Edited ( 08-18-05 12:18 )
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