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Nevyn Auscent
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Posted - 2013.11.28 01:08:00 -
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Hasikan Miallok wrote:What an odd thread.
Corps wardec to extort ISK on a regular basis (often far more than a PLEX costs) and that is OK by the rules.
However a wardec that says instead of giving us the 600 mill ISK ... this time give it to charity is somehow unethical????
Presumably the real issue is not having a choice of charity, some people possibly feeling the Philippines charity is unworthy ... so what if you said "you are wardecced, to remove it you can either give a plex to this specified charity OR pay us the normal ransom of one plex worth of ISK" ... would that keep people happy ????
The difference is one is in game, the other is blackmailing for a real life action. In game is only meant to affect in game, not actual life. This sounds like it's an EULA violation to me in that area.
Marmite could of course simply try extorting 600 Mil isk with no mention of what it is for. And then choose to use it for the PLEX.
But that is then their choice to partake in a donation, not extortion for a donation. Quite different things. |
Nevyn Auscent
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Posted - 2013.11.28 02:59:00 -
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CCP Falcon wrote:
I've spoken with the GM Team regarding this, and the decision is quite simple.
Corporate extortion via demand for payment to cease hostilities is a valid game mechanic.
If this valid game mechanic is being used as a method of raising ISK for a good cause, then CCP will not intervene.
This is however not being charged with Isk Falcon.
Which changes it.
They are being demanded to pay a plex for good, not simply a random ISK ransom.
So is it now allowed to demand payment to a real life organisation? I didn't think such real world transactions were permitted.
I get that it's not much different from charging isk, then choosing to spend the isk on plex, and choosing to donate those plex.
But it is different and it is cutting very very close to the RMT line, even if a charity is the RMT beneficiary. |
Nevyn Auscent
Broke Sauce
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Posted - 2013.12.03 01:48:00 -
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Kaarous Aldurald wrote:Hey, Marmite guys!
Would it be possible for you to post how many donations you all have rustled up thus far?
None, because extortion is not donation. And extortion forcing people to take an out of game action even worse. |
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