Well this should get some attention! EA

KiwiRack · Apr 3, 2004, 12:35 AM

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...ames~mode=flat

Opinions are like, well...you know! But it's NOT cool to kill customers.....

So I guess this game will ride a Harley to Hell...Soon

Cheers

EcPercy · Apr 4, 2004, 12:36 PM

This guy is an idiot. He doesn't have a leg to stand on and yet he still thinks that he can take evenbalance (makers of punkbuster) to court and win. His reason is because someone was using his cd key and they were both online at the same time and got banned. He thinks that since he never gave out the key and was never cheating it it the responsibility of EB to prove to him he was a. cheating or b. show who was using his key.

I think that the punkbuster EULA sucks though especially this part:

Quoted from the Punkbuster™ EULA
Licensee understands and agrees that the information that may be inspected and reported by PunkBuster software includes, but is not limited to, devices and any files residing on the hard-drive and in the memory of the computer on which PunkBuster software is installed. Further, Licensee consents to allow PunkBuster software to transfer actual screenshots taken of Licensee’s computer during the operation of PunkBuster software for possible publication.

I do not like that they can just scan any files on your harddrive. Their EULA appears to give them too much power. I did look at their privacy policy though and it appears they are not just scanning the drive.. maybe this should be added to the EULA.

Punkbuster's Privacy Policy

In short, Electronic Arts™ has offered to give this guy a new cd key since he has shown that he has a legit copy. This would right things in my mind, but the guy appears to have declined the offer of a new cd key and wants to spend his money defending what can only appear as a frivolous lawsuit. I hope he enjoys paying his lawyer and EB's attorney fees.

This is not EA's fault. He should cheat or give out his cd key. It could also be that someone generated the key with a keygen.. whatever the case EA has done the right thing by offering a new key. I would take the key and enjoy playing.

KiwiRack · Apr 4, 2004, 03:21 PM

I agree, with all your points. It is stupid to turn down a new key (Which solves the problem).

Though, it would also be smart to avoid punkbuster!

Sounds like he is going to be very broke, he was offered a solution.

GutterPunk · Apr 4, 2004, 03:26 PM

i would have taken the key and been happy lol

fireball · Apr 4, 2004, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by disastropy
i would have taken the key and been happy lol

me too, bit stupid taking them to court

GutterPunk · Apr 4, 2004, 04:06 PM

I hope he loses and he loses lots of mnoies... then EB takes him back for slander or defamation

Markius · Apr 6, 2004, 09:05 PM

did you guys even read all the posts in that thread?

EcPercy · Apr 7, 2004, 05:40 PM

Well I am not reading the 20 pages of people saying that he is a dumbass... Look at my comments. I posted exactly what was/is going on in there. The guy does not stand a chance...

I read about 8 pages into it... the rest is a waste of time

RDoggy · Apr 11, 2004, 08:45 AM

Dumbest lawsuits n the land but thay are real.
http://www.stellaawards.com/

~~tenndevil~~ · Apr 14, 2004, 02:45 AM

You should have read the last page at least, he said April Fools.

~~Luck~~ · Apr 14, 2004, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tenndevil
You should have read the last page at least, he said April Fools.

I tried going to the last page, and I got this:

broadbandreports.com is offline from 05:00:00 to 05:04:00 US/Eastern time.
Please shift-reload your browser on or after 05:04:00

The time is now 5:03 ...

~~Luck~~ · Apr 14, 2004, 05:07 AM

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Apr 3, 2004, 12:35 AM	#1
KiwiRack DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: USA~Import Posts: 97 Rep Power: 0	Well this should get some attention! EA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...ames~mode=flat Opinions are like, well...you know! But it's NOT cool to kill customers..... So I guess this game will ride a Harley to Hell...Soon Cheers __________________ Older fart, than you may think... Last project ~a screwed up mobo that now runs 2.66g@4.13g. ATI 9500 Pro@ 9700 Pro, Win2k Pro.

Apr 4, 2004, 12:36 PM	#2
EcPercy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,529 Rep Power: 49	This guy is an idiot. He doesn't have a leg to stand on and yet he still thinks that he can take evenbalance (makers of punkbuster) to court and win. His reason is because someone was using his cd key and they were both online at the same time and got banned. He thinks that since he never gave out the key and was never cheating it it the responsibility of EB to prove to him he was a. cheating or b. show who was using his key. I think that the punkbuster EULA sucks though especially this part: Quoted from the Punkbuster™ EULA Licensee understands and agrees that the information that may be inspected and reported by PunkBuster software includes, but is not limited to, devices and any files residing on the hard-drive and in the memory of the computer on which PunkBuster software is installed. Further, Licensee consents to allow PunkBuster software to transfer actual screenshots taken of Licensee’s computer during the operation of PunkBuster software for possible publication. I do not like that they can just scan any files on your harddrive. Their EULA appears to give them too much power. I did look at their privacy policy though and it appears they are not just scanning the drive.. maybe this should be added to the EULA. Punkbuster's Privacy Policy In short, Electronic Arts™ has offered to give this guy a new cd key since he has shown that he has a legit copy. This would right things in my mind, but the guy appears to have declined the offer of a new cd key and wants to spend his money defending what can only appear as a frivolous lawsuit. I hope he enjoys paying his lawyer and EB's attorney fees. This is not EA's fault. He should cheat or give out his cd key. It could also be that someone generated the key with a keygen.. whatever the case EA has done the right thing by offering a new key. I would take the key and enjoy playing. Last edited by EcPercy; Apr 4, 2004 at 01:21 PM.

Apr 4, 2004, 03:21 PM	#3
KiwiRack DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: USA~Import Posts: 97 Rep Power: 0	Really I agree, with all your points. It is stupid to turn down a new key (Which solves the problem). Though, it would also be smart to avoid punkbuster! Sounds like he is going to be very broke, he was offered a solution. __________________ Older fart, than you may think... Last project ~a screwed up mobo that now runs 2.66g@4.13g. ATI 9500 Pro@ 9700 Pro, Win2k Pro.

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Apr 4, 2004, 04:06 PM	#6
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 54	I hope he loses and he loses lots of mnoies... then EB takes him back for slander or defamation __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

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Apr 7, 2004, 05:40 PM	#8
EcPercy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,529 Rep Power: 49	Well I am not reading the 20 pages of people saying that he is a dumbass... Look at my comments. I posted exactly what was/is going on in there. The guy does not stand a chance... I read about 8 pages into it... the rest is a waste of time

Apr 11, 2004, 08:45 AM	#9
RDoggy DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 107 Rep Power: 0	Check this out. Dumbest lawsuits n the land but thay are real. http://www.stellaawards.com/

Apr 14, 2004, 02:45 AM	#10
~~tenndevil~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 129 Rep Power: 0	You should have read the last page at least, he said April Fools.

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