Lost respect for Blizzard? RMAH

[Chockolate]

so i guess for me a good analogy is: the government sells drugs because it stops dealers selling. it is still not good for the community and they are getting a 15% cut.

[Gnowo]

I'm sorry we aren't all as informed as you.

Most people who are not as informed... Don't make complaining threads

[Chockolate]

Most people who are not as informed... Don't make complaining threads

wow the arrogance. lol. sorry I can't have an opinon unless I am as informed and smart as someone like you.

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my guess is, people who like the rmah are profiting from it.

[Lillpapps]

In the real-money auction-house, for equipment such as weapons and armor, a fixed transaction fee(~$1) will be deducted from the seller for each piece of equipment successfully sold. This fee is assessed only if the item is sold. For commodities such as crafting materials, gems, gold, and other “stackable” items, a 15% transaction fee will be deducted from the total sale price.

Note that sending proceeds to PayPal will be subject to an additional 15% transfer fee if the auction succeeds, calculated based on the amount being transferred. Note that additional fees from PayPal may apply.

That's from the FAQ.

[Avrantia]

so i guess for me a good analogy is: the government sells drugs because it stops dealers selling. it is still not good for the community and they are getting a 15% cut.

Apple are taking 30% cut on app revenue.
Facebook are taking 30% cut on credits revenue.

OH THOSE EVIL COMPANIES.

[08nolanni]

Anyone who played Diablo 2 knows why the RMAH in Diablo 3 doesn't change anything

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I feel the same way. People keep jumping on Blizzard, claiming they're evil, just because they want to make money. It's been Blizzard's prime directive to make money, from day 1. That's every company's goal

This Ladies and Gentleman is why i simply don't care about Blizzards Safe alternative to those dodgy 3rd party sites i used to sell / buy items off in D2.

Can't people grasp this simple idea,

back in D2 days these websites used to cheat, steal and exploit money from players looking to buy and sell gear.

I now can safely sell my gold, spend some monies on weapons (don't bitch about people buying on the RMAH, my time is more important IRL than farming). Plus if you say why bother: PVP = Domination time =D

[Chockolate]

Apple are taking 30% cut on app revenue.
Facebook are taking 30% cut on credits revenue.

OH THOSE EVIL COMPANIES.

someone gets it.

[Tekkommo]

Couldn't care less, but I do worry for the mental state of people who would pay over £5-10 for an item.

[MasterHamster]

Wait, won't Blizzard themselves put up gold for money? At a fixed rate?
Or is it just players selling gold to others for real cash?

[holz]

Don't like it? Don't use it.

[JimmyHellfire]

If anything, I lost respect for the player base. Things like RMAH are only there because there's obviously a willingness to invest real money for a couple of shiny pixels. Any company would be foolish not to react to that. But if you're concerned about what is happening to gaming and turned off by the mentality it's being plagued by, you shouldn't blame Blizzard, but the players.

I've also lost a lot of respect for gaming communities since it has become so popular to have these ridiculous "company XXX is greedy and EVIL " mindsets.

[Erto]

wow the arrogance. lol. sorry I can't have an opinon unless I am as informed and smart as someone like you.

---------- Post added 2012-06-14 at 07:24 PM ----------

my guess is, people who like the rmah are profiting from it.

Of course you can. But you can't make threads preaching to others about how 'Blizzard is evil' when you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about.

I wouldn't go to a car forum and talk about how I don't like the engine systems Ferrari have just changed to or whatever, when I know sod all about cars.

[Lillpapps]

Wait, won't Blizzard themselves put up gold for money? At a fixed rate?
Or is it just players selling gold to others for real cash?

Will Blizzard sell anything directly through the gold- or real-money auction house?
All items in the gold- and real-money auction house are placed up for sale by other players. We don't have any plans at this time to post items for sale in the gold- or real-money auction house directly.

Only players selling gold. For now...

[Taenathal]

I lost my respect for Blizzard a few years ago, back when the early stages of rot and corruption began to reveal themselves. I'm not one who jumps on the bandwagon to hate something, either - I am genuinely passionate about gaming and worry for what the future will bring to impact upon the enjoyment of my hobby. Corporate greed is to blame to a large extent, but many companies - Blizzard included - no longer have the same drive or passion to cater to the needs of the original target audience.

[Liara]

my guess is, people who like the rmah are profiting from it.

Or, they realize it's a completely legitimate feature, that has no impact on anyone but those who use it.

[Chockolate]

Of course you can. But you can't make threads preaching to others about how 'Blizzard is evil' when you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about.

I wouldn't go to a car forum and talk about how I don't like the engine systems Ferrari have just changed to or whatever, when I know sod all about cars.

Well i've been playing blizzard games for over 10 years, but i guess you are have a better understanding on how i feel than i do. if you read my posts i always say it it just my opinion. you sound very arrogant.

i can have an opinion on a car even if i dont understand the engine btw

[Taenathal]

Or, they realize it's a completely legitimate feature, that has no impact on anyone but those who use it.

I really wish people would stop spouting this. Just because you don't personally use an 'optional' feature, it doesn't mean that it has no impact upon the game for those who don't.

[Liara]

I really wish people would stop spouting this. Just because you don't personally use an 'optional' feature, it doesn't mean that it has no impact upon the game for those who don't.

You're absolutely right.

However, in this case, it doesn't.

[JimmyHellfire]

I lost my respect for Blizzard a few years ago, back when the early stages of rot and corruption began to reveal themselves. I'm not one who jumps on the bandwagon to hate something, either - I am genuinely passionate about gaming and worry for what the future will bring to impact upon the enjoyment of my hobby. Corporate greed is to blame to a large extent, but many companies - Blizzard included - no longer have the same drive or passion to cater to the needs of the original target audience.

Special snowflake syndrome much?

[Sarithus]

I'm just going to say the obvious line here, 'You're just now loosing respect for them? Where've you been?'