Poll of the Day > Kid writes letter about spending over $10,000 on MicroTransactions...

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pionear 12/04/17 3:27:51 PM #1:	https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/310673/Teen_who_spent_10k_on_microtransactions_warns_devs_of_the_risk_they_pose.php Over a Six YEar period... <cite>pionear posted [p:891581386] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/310673/Teen_who_spent_10k_on_microtransactions_warns_devs_of_the_risk_they_pose.php Over a Six YEar period...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smarkil 12/04/17 3:31:13 PM #2:	lmao what a fuckin idiot --- "We're not even close" - Romans building Rome at the end of Day 1 <cite>Smarkil posted [p:891581643] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>lmao what a fuckin idiot</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 12/04/17 3:33:21 PM #3:	Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:891581780] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 12/04/17 3:35:00 PM #4:	Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play. --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:891581889] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cruddy_horse 12/04/17 3:35:56 PM #5:	Smarkil posted... lmao what a fuckin idiot This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry. At least he's trying to better himself now I suppose. I really don't get how hard it is to not buy Microtransactions like that though, I get addicted to things easily and can feel the lure of Microtransactions sometimes but seriously? --- equo ne credite! <cite>Cruddy_horse posted [p:891581963] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smarkil posted...</cite> <quote>lmao what a fuckin idiot</quote> This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry. At least he's trying to better himself now I suppose. I really don't get how hard it is to not buy Microtransactions like that though, I get addicted to things easily and can feel the lure of Microtransactions sometimes but seriously?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
funkyfritter 12/04/17 3:42:35 PM #6:	Gambling addiction is scary business. --- And with that...pow! I'm gone! <cite>funkyfritter posted [p:891582380] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>Gambling addiction is scary business.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 12/04/17 3:49:54 PM #7:	There was this guy that I used to work with.. decent friend, in my fantasy football league. Anyways, I was talking about Pokmon go when it first came out and was like you play that? And hes like nah I only play one game on the phone. Its like a clash of clans type game. Im like, I cant get into those because I would never spend money on things like that and hes like oh Im obsessed with it. Shows me his consecutive log ins and hes at about 450 days straight and Im like damn thats pretty impressive. Then hes like yeah Ive spent about nine grand on this game and Im like shut the fuck up youre lying. And hes like no seriously I grab a couple other dudes and am just in disbelief like THIS IDIOT HAS DROPPED 9 GRAND ON A CELL PHONE GAME and we all laugh at him. Later in the week I start to feel bad, I totally bullied him, I was just so shocked. I tell him Im sorry and hes like no youre right. Im done playing that game. Havent logged in the past two days, losing my consecutive login streak. He hasnt played the game since (to my knowledge) My bullying saved him <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:891582821] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>There was this guy that I used to work with.. decent friend, in my fantasy football league. Anyways, I was talking about Pokmon go when it first came out and was like you play that? And hes like nah I only play one game on the phone. Its like a clash of clans type game. Im like, I cant get into those because I would never spend money on things like that and hes like oh Im obsessed with it. Shows me his consecutive log ins and hes at about 450 days straight and Im like damn thats pretty impressive. Then hes like yeah Ive spent about nine grand on this game and Im like shut the fuck up youre lying. And hes like no seriously I grab a couple other dudes and am just in disbelief like THIS IDIOT HAS DROPPED 9 GRAND ON A CELL PHONE GAME and we all laugh at him. Later in the week I start to feel bad, I totally bullied him, I was just so shocked. I tell him Im sorry and hes like no youre right. Im done playing that game. Havent logged in the past two days, losing my consecutive login streak. He hasnt played the game since (to my knowledge) My bullying saved him</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kungfu Kenobi 12/04/17 3:51:10 PM #8:	Dikitain posted... if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away. That attitude breaks down when you have a fraction of a fraction putting ten grand into a single title. We've reached a point where games are platforms for reaching those people. It doesn't matter if most of us take a principled stance, because these systems are designed with the knowing intent that they will ruffle the feathers of most people. --- This album is not available to the public. Even if it were, you wouldn't wanna listen to it! <cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted [p:891582922] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away.</quote> That attitude breaks down when you have a fraction of a fraction putting ten grand into a single title. We've reached a point where games are platforms for reaching those people. It doesn't matter if most of us take a principled stance, because these systems are designed with the knowing intent that they will ruffle the feathers of most people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkKirby2500 12/04/17 3:51:36 PM #9:	Gaming publishers basically want to run casinos without any gambling regulation. --- The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. They're all complacent sheeple. Passion fights, but reason wins. <cite>DarkKirby2500 posted [p:891582965] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>Gaming publishers basically want to run casinos without any gambling regulation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veedrock- 12/04/17 3:53:46 PM #10:	"Kid." Dude's 19. --- My friends call me Vee. I'm not your friend, buddy. <cite>Veedrock- posted [p:891583136] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>"Kid." Dude's 19.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrimCyclone 12/04/17 3:56:03 PM #11:	Please help me stop doing things that are bad for me. To do this youll have to hurt everyone elses freedom to govern their own lives. Sorry. #TooWeakToBeFree --- "When he raises himself up, the mighty fear; Because of the crashing they are bewildered." http://i.imgur.com/EmR62Z5.jpg <cite>GrimCyclone posted [p:891583295] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>Please help me stop doing things that are bad for me. To do this youll have to hurt everyone elses freedom to govern their own lives. Sorry. #TooWeakToBeFree</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dedbus 12/04/17 3:57:24 PM #12:	Cruddy_horse posted... Smarkil posted... lmao what a fuckin idiot This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry. At least he's trying to better himself now I suppose. I really don't get how hard it is to not buy Microtransactions like that though, I get addicted to things easily and can feel the lure of Microtransactions sometimes but seriously? Some people are just more prone to that. On one hand I have no desire to spend a penny on crates, while you can see, or feel the coercion. That's just two shades of the spectrum right there and while I think we're doing alright, some don't have any inhibition and don't understand the damage their doing until it's catastrophic and they are completely destroyed. And there is no real help right now for them, like you'd get with gambling addiction. The politics are still being worked out but right now there's really nothing stopping the onslaught against these people, where as bud Weiser would be heavily frowned upon for bringing a case of bud lite to an aa meeting. <cite>dedbus posted [p:891583396] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Cruddy_horse posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Smarkil posted...</cite> <quote>lmao what a fuckin idiot</quote> This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry. At least he's trying to better himself now I suppose. I really don't get how hard it is to not buy Microtransactions like that though, I get addicted to things easily and can feel the lure of Microtransactions sometimes but seriously?</quote> Some people are just more prone to that. On one hand I have no desire to spend a penny on crates, while you can see, or feel the coercion. That's just two shades of the spectrum right there and while I think we're doing alright, some don't have any inhibition and don't understand the damage their doing until it's catastrophic and they are completely destroyed. And there is no real help right now for them, like you'd get with gambling addiction. The politics are still being worked out but right now there's really nothing stopping the onslaught against these people, where as bud Weiser would be heavily frowned upon for bringing a case of bud lite to an aa meeting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 12/04/17 3:59:31 PM #13:	Kungfu Kenobi posted... Dikitain posted... if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away. That attitude breaks down when you have a fraction of a fraction putting ten grand into a single title. We've reached a point where games are platforms for reaching those people. It doesn't matter if most of us take a principled stance, because these systems are designed with the knowing intent that they will ruffle the feathers of most people. That is like saying because a fraction of a fraction of men can't control themselves when they see a woman in a mini skirt that women should never wear mini skirts. Hell, even the "ruffle the feathers" stance fits in as well given most of the social media stance on dress codes nowadays. They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it. This is literally the fault of the kid and/or his parents, not the company that is implementing micro-transactions. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:891583535] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away.</quote> That attitude breaks down when you have a fraction of a fraction putting ten grand into a single title. We've reached a point where games are platforms for reaching those people. It doesn't matter if most of us take a principled stance, because these systems are designed with the knowing intent that they will ruffle the feathers of most people.</quote> That is like saying because a fraction of a fraction of men can't control themselves when they see a woman in a mini skirt that women should never wear mini skirts. Hell, even the "ruffle the feathers" stance fits in as well given most of the social media stance on dress codes nowadays. They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it. This is literally the fault of the kid and/or his parents, not the company that is implementing micro-transactions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeetCheet 12/04/17 4:04:27 PM #14:	You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez. --- https://i.imgur.com/eQrRxik.jpg <cite>LeetCheet posted [p:891583879] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 12/04/17 4:21:39 PM #15:	LeetCheet posted... You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez. what kind of car can you buy brand new for 10k? --- http://i.imgur.com/4ihiyS2.jpg "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:891584879] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>LeetCheet posted...</cite> <quote>You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez.</quote> what kind of car can you buy brand new for 10k?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 12/04/17 4:24:42 PM #16:	Jen0125 posted... LeetCheet posted... You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez. what kind of car can you buy brand new for 10k? A Nissan Micra maybe? --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:891585076] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Jen0125 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LeetCheet posted...</cite> <quote>You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez.</quote> what kind of car can you buy brand new for 10k?</quote> A Nissan Micra maybe?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JOExHIGASHI 12/04/17 4:30:04 PM #17:	if he has a part time job he could have payed for it all himself. 10,000 in 6 years isn't that much if you're a teenager living with your parents --- Puzzle and Dragons: 338 705 421 <cite>JOExHIGASHI posted [p:891585423] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>if he has a part time job he could have payed for it all himself. 10,000 in 6 years isn't that much if you're a teenager living with your parents</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kimbos_Egg 12/04/17 4:39:48 PM #18:	Dikitain posted... Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away. The "system" is made to exploit people like him. Same with drugs. Or gambling. --- You think you've Got problems? http://i.imgur.com/vgckRUN.jpg <cite>Kimbos_Egg posted [p:891586031] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away.</quote> The "system" is made to exploit people like him. Same with drugs. Or gambling.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 12/04/17 4:44:25 PM #19:	Dikitain posted... Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away. yep. remember that online pass bullshit? it lasted, what, two months? --- "Dogs smell like they've had too much fun and need a bath Cats smell like espionage" - Mead <cite>helIy posted [p:891586301] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away.</quote> yep. remember that online pass bullshit? it lasted, what, two months?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Amuseum 12/04/17 4:53:27 PM #20:	the trend now is for game publishers to continue with theses exploitative models. but you guys just love them locking progress behind pay2win, right? like people just loved how BF2 basically halted your progress until you shell out exorbitant of money. but you're also fine with this kind of extortion in your games, i guess. --- Ergonomic keyboard layouts for Android https://goo.gl/KR1vK6 5-suited Draw Poker for Android http://goo.gl/KhmXi <cite>Amuseum posted [p:891586797] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>the trend now is for game publishers to continue with theses exploitative models. but you guys just love them locking progress behind pay2win, right? like people just loved how BF2 basically halted your progress until you shell out exorbitant of money. but you're also fine with this kind of extortion in your games, i guess.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/04/17 4:55:00 PM #21:	How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:891586903] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veedrock- 12/04/17 4:55:28 PM #22:	Amuseum posted... Who are you talking to --- My friends call me Vee. I'm not your friend, buddy. <cite>Veedrock- posted [p:891586922] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Amuseum posted...</cite> Who are you talking to</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZiggiStardust 12/04/17 4:55:58 PM #23:	Questionmarktarius posted... How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card? --- http://www.twitch.tv/agenttrav <cite>ZiggiStardust posted [p:891586951] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kimbos_Egg 12/04/17 6:19:04 PM #24:	helIy posted... Dikitain posted... Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away. yep. remember that online pass bullshit? it lasted, what, two months? 4-5 years more like --- You think you've Got problems? http://i.imgur.com/vgckRUN.jpg <cite>Kimbos_Egg posted [p:891591852] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>helIy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with him then with the system. I have said and remain by the statement that if you don't like it, don't support it. If companies don't make money off of it, then it will go away.</quote> yep. remember that online pass bullshit? it lasted, what, two months?</quote> 4-5 years more like</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kungfu Kenobi 12/04/17 6:19:57 PM #25:	Dikitain posted... They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it. Yes, and? How does a majority of people taking a principled stance against this business model help with the small number of people willing to put five-figures into a single title? I don't think you've thought through the economic scale. --- This album is not available to the public. Even if it were, you wouldn't wanna listen to it! <cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted [p:891591902] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it.</quote> Yes, and? How does a majority of people taking a principled stance against this business model help with the small number of people willing to put five-figures into a single title? I don't think you've thought through the economic scale.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirtBasedSoap 12/04/17 6:21:25 PM #26:	i dont think people that stupid should be allowed to have money --- http://i.imgur.com/anU2AWL.png <cite>DirtBasedSoap posted [p:891591969] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>i dont think people that stupid should be allowed to have money</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 12/04/17 6:53:14 PM #27:	A fool and his money are soon parted. --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:891593797] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>A fool and his money are soon parted.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thedeerzord 12/04/17 7:35:26 PM #28:	Veedrock- posted... "Kid." Dude's 19. Hes been doing since he was 14 --- Proof that Republicans hate the environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb3zipb9Bu0 <cite>thedeerzord posted [p:891596061] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Veedrock- posted...</cite> <quote>"Kid." Dude's 19.</quote> Hes been doing since he was 14</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 12/04/17 7:53:30 PM #29:	Kungfu Kenobi posted... Dikitain posted... They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it. Yes, and? How does a majority of people taking a principled stance against this business model help with the small number of people willing to put five-figures into a single title? I don't think you've thought through the economic scale. It doesn't, and it doesn't need to because those people are insignificant to the bigger picture. GTA Online makes more money in a day then most games make in their lifetimes. And the reason they do it is because they have this business model. It isn't because they are exploiting a few gambling addicts, it is because it works for them. A handful of people aren't spending millions of dollars a day on one game, it is literally millions of people spending a few dollars here and there. That is what makes this model work, not a few people who don't know how to spend money properly. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:891597061] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it.</quote> Yes, and? How does a majority of people taking a principled stance against this business model help with the small number of people willing to put five-figures into a single title? I don't think you've thought through the economic scale.</quote> It doesn't, and it doesn't need to because those people are insignificant to the bigger picture. GTA Online makes more money in a day then most games make in their lifetimes. And the reason they do it is because they have this business model. It isn't because they are exploiting a few gambling addicts, it is because it works for them. A handful of people aren't spending millions of dollars a day on one game, it is literally millions of people spending a few dollars here and there. That is what makes this model work, not a few people who don't know how to spend money properly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rockies 12/04/17 7:54:19 PM #30:	I don't think I've ever spent much more than $100 on a single game. I probably haven't even spent $10,000 lifetime on gaming, including consoles and accessories <cite>Rockies posted [p:891597120] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>I don't think I've ever spent much more than $100 on a single game. I probably haven't even spent $10,000 lifetime on gaming, including consoles and accessories</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SusanGreenEyes 12/04/17 10:50:34 PM #31:	ZiggiStardust posted... Questionmarktarius posted... How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card? He didn't. I'm assuming that his parents didn't put a password on their account. --- Been a murder, over in Riften. Some old lady who runs an orphanage. Those poor children must be heartbroken. <cite>SusanGreenEyes posted [p:891607877] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>ZiggiStardust posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card?</quote></quote> He didn't. I'm assuming that his parents didn't put a password on their account.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 12/04/17 10:53:38 PM #32:	Well EA just started the movement to make them illegal. Should have happened a long time ago, the loot box bull shit is online gambling with real money, which is illegal double illegal for minors. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:891608074] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>Well EA just started the movement to make them illegal. Should have happened a long time ago, the loot box bull shit is online gambling with real money, which is illegal double illegal for minors.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kungfu Kenobi 12/04/17 10:59:28 PM #33:	Dikitain posted... Kungfu Kenobi posted... Dikitain posted... They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it. Yes, and? How does a majority of people taking a principled stance against this business model help with the small number of people willing to put five-figures into a single title? I don't think you've thought through the economic scale. It doesn't, and it doesn't need to because those people are insignificant to the bigger picture. Where are you getting this shit? --- This album is not available to the public. Even if it were, you wouldn't wanna listen to it! <cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted [p:891608420] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>They are doing it to make money, and if they stop making money then they will stop doing it.</quote> Yes, and? How does a majority of people taking a principled stance against this business model help with the small number of people willing to put five-figures into a single title? I don't think you've thought through the economic scale.</quote> It doesn't, and it doesn't need to because those people are insignificant to the bigger picture. </quote> Where are you getting this shit?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeetCheet 12/04/17 11:57:53 PM #34:	Doctor Foxx posted... Jen0125 posted... LeetCheet posted... You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez. what kind of car can you buy brand new for 10k? A Nissan Micra maybe? Ok maybe not a brand new car but you could at least buy a decent one with that money. --- https://i.imgur.com/eQrRxik.jpg <cite>LeetCheet posted [p:891611647] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Jen0125 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>LeetCheet posted...</cite> <quote> You could buy a brand new car for that money. Geez. </quote> what kind of car can you buy brand new for 10k?</quote> A Nissan Micra maybe?</quote> Ok maybe not a brand new car but you could at least buy a decent one with that money.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Conner4REAL 12/05/17 12:07:37 AM #35:	Doctor Foxx posted... Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play. Can't make a purchase without a credit card.... --- "dai-No-MITE" - Donald trump. <cite>Conner4REAL posted [p:891612091] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play.</quote> Can't make a purchase without a credit card....</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 12/05/17 12:12:03 AM #36:	Conner4REAL posted... Doctor Foxx posted... Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play. Can't make a purchase without a credit card.... Yeah you can. Have you been into a convenience store like 711? Or a big box store like Walmart? There are racks of cards for in game purchases. I always wondered who would need a game card to steam or league of legends and yeah it's children. And those cards are very easily accessible. --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:891612286] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Conner4REAL posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play.</quote> Can't make a purchase without a credit card....</quote> Yeah you can. Have you been into a convenience store like 711? Or a big box store like Walmart? There are racks of cards for in game purchases. I always wondered who would need a game card to steam or league of legends and yeah it's children. And those cards are very easily accessible.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kungfu Kenobi 12/05/17 12:37:03 AM #37:	Doctor Foxx posted... Conner4REAL posted... Doctor Foxx posted... Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play. Can't make a purchase without a credit card.... Yeah you can. Have you been into a convenience store like 711? Or a big box store like Walmart? There are racks of cards for in game purchases. I always wondered who would need a game card to steam or league of legends and yeah it's children. And those cards are very easily accessible. Or for that matter Visa/Mastercard gift-cards that function almost identically to regular credit cards. Including being accepted by age verification systems. --- This album is not available to the public. Even if it were, you wouldn't wanna listen to it! <cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted [p:891613255] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Conner4REAL posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Gambling with cash transactions shouldn't be in games for children or in the games that children are allowed to play.</quote> Can't make a purchase without a credit card....</quote> Yeah you can. Have you been into a convenience store like 711? Or a big box store like Walmart? There are racks of cards for in game purchases. I always wondered who would need a game card to steam or league of legends and yeah it's children. And those cards are very easily accessible.</quote> Or for that matter Visa/Mastercard gift-cards that function almost identically to regular credit cards. Including being accepted by age verification systems.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
maizemaize 12/05/17 1:10:04 AM #38:	pionear posted... https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/310673/Teen_who_spent_10k_on_microtransactions_warns_devs_of_the_risk_they_pose.php Over a Six YEar period... This kid needs some strokes of cane. Set aside children rights. Go to an oak tree, pull a thin twig. Expose the kids palm, and flog the kid 10 times for wasting parents' money --- REAL MEN DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THEIR CONSOLE, GAMES OR CONTROLLER. THEY ADAPT. <cite>maizemaize posted [p:891614550] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>pionear posted...</cite> <quote>https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/310673/Teen_who_spent_10k_on_microtransactions_warns_devs_of_the_risk_they_pose.php Over a Six YEar period...</quote> This kid needs some strokes of cane. Set aside children rights. Go to an oak tree, pull a thin twig. Expose the kids palm, and flog the kid 10 times for wasting parents' money</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 12/05/17 1:16:16 AM #39:	Cruddy_horse posted... This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry Because he buys mtx? --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:891614767] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Cruddy_horse posted...</cite> <quote>This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry</quote> Because he buys mtx?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
zhangliao1 12/05/17 1:59:21 AM #40:	Zeus posted... Cruddy_horse posted... This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry Because he buys mtx? yes because if he didn't then the games wouldn't be cut up for mtx in the first place --- "There are many children's books that teach morals, but I don't go around worshipping mother goose." - Dynalo <cite>zhangliao1 posted [p:891616305] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Cruddy_horse posted...</cite> <quote>This, it's people like this who are partly responsible for ruining the industry</quote> Because he buys mtx?</quote> yes because if he didn't then the games wouldn't be cut up for mtx in the first place</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lil69Leo 12/05/17 3:09:07 AM #41:	Veedrock- posted... "Kid." Dude's 19. Was 14 at the time. <cite>Lil69Leo posted [p:891618182] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Veedrock- posted...</cite> <quote>"Kid." Dude's 19.</quote> Was 14 at the time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 12/05/17 5:20:02 AM #42:	I blame the Canadian Devil. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:891620649] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>I blame the Canadian Devil.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 12/05/17 8:03:51 AM #43:	Doctor Foxx posted... I always wondered who would need a game card to steam or league of legends and yeah it's children. Or people who don't want to use their credit card online. I don't use them for Steam specifically, but for things like PSN or Nintendo Store (basically anything that doesn't allow you to use PayPal) then I use them. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:891623855] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>I always wondered who would need a game card to steam or league of legends and yeah it's children. </quote> Or people who don't want to use their credit card online. I don't use them for Steam specifically, but for things like PSN or Nintendo Store (basically anything that doesn't allow you to use PayPal) then I use them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fam_Fam 12/05/17 8:07:28 AM #44:	there are peopel who spend much more on much worse things. not a big deal, if he can reasonably afford it (he/his family, really) <cite>Fam_Fam posted [p:891623952] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote>there are peopel who spend much more on much worse things. not a big deal, if he can reasonably afford it (he/his family, really)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veedrock- 12/05/17 8:42:31 AM #45:	SusanGreenEyes posted... ZiggiStardust posted... Questionmarktarius posted... How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card? He didn't. I'm assuming that his parents didn't put a password on their account. Why don't you read the article instead of assuming. --- My friends call me Vee. I'm not your friend, buddy. <cite>Veedrock- posted [p:891624970] in Kid writes... [t:76061678]...</cite> <quote><cite>SusanGreenEyes posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ZiggiStardust posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>How does a 13-year-old even get a credit card?</quote></quote> He didn't. I'm assuming that his parents didn't put a password on their account.</quote> Why don't you read the article instead of assuming.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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