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Published on May 6, 2008 By Zoomba In Internet

Today we announced that the subscription price for WinCustomize was going to go up $10/year from $20 to $30.  Now, of course we had to come up with a good justification for this, something that would fool the sheep of the forums into believing we did this for their own good and that they're getting the better end of the deal.

But, just between you and me?  Complete BS. 

As some of you may know, today's Angie's birthday, so as a gift the company bought her a new car...

angie_car_lg

So that would have probably accounted for a $2.50 increase per subscription, but some of us were looking at that car and asked "What about us?"  After some haggling and stomping of feet and numerous rude gestures, we sold upper management on the idea of the Stardock Porsche Fleet...

 

zoomba seabass milksama

Each, of course, added $2.50 to the unit cost of a WinCustomize subscription. 

That's why the subscription is now $10 more per year.  Gotta pay for the fancy cars!

Now, I know some of you are probably getting worked up about this turn of events, especially considering how we told you it was really about the free skins, and not the Porsche fleet.  To calm your nerves, here's a serene picture of some geese...

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That's right, here at Stardock HQ we have a fleet of Porsches AND cute little baby geese!

No kidding.


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on May 07, 2008
The Frog's a pig?

RibbOinkit!    
on May 07, 2008
It's like Animal Farm in here...
on May 07, 2008
Instead of free geese, the Aussie demand free sheep...
on May 07, 2008
moo

on May 07, 2008
Instead of free geese, the Aussie demand free sheep...


Did you forget? We are the free sheep here for their amusement.
on May 07, 2008
Jafo runs out to the letter box.....



....damn....still no Porsche.....



on May 07, 2008
not sure how $10 is going to buy a porsce.. but I wont refuse one in black.. *hint* hint*
on May 07, 2008
WoW don't lock this thread!
I've been totally entertained by Brad and he fantastic comments!
The GEESE !!!
Who is to get what car - somehow or other - maybe in the mail?
Plus it has been one of the most interesting threads I've ever read anywhere...
Oh and of course The Animals too!

I just love this place - it makes my day!


SGT
on May 07, 2008
This cross-species experimentation's gotta stop...


Next thing you know our mascot will be a pig in a beekeepers outfit with a nasty stinger!
on May 07, 2008
baaaa
on May 07, 2008
A joke
on May 07, 2008
The amazing thing is that Stardock won't acknowledge that some customers are offended by their coments.
I know Stardock has decided its funny, its a joke its humerous and that's that but........... the fact that this company refuses to accept that some of it's customers were and are offended is difficult to grasp. It proves the point.
Stardock HAS insulted some of it's customers by this article and it has also proven that it is not big enought to ademit thatyy.
At the end of the day this is a very child like and imature respose. Even children have to say sorry to some people, some of the time.
But of coarse Stardock will maintain its stance that no one was offended.... right.
Veryu , very poor Public relations guys.
on May 07, 2008
Stardock will refrain from senting email to my personnal address. I consider your efforts spam and a continuation of your abuse.
on May 07, 2008

4 a lawyer u shure gots sum gud spelin' skilz.

Maybe if you'd quit being such a pansy, a satirical article wouldn't set you off in a poorly written rage.

Everyone else got the joke, why not you?

~Zoo

on May 07, 2008
The amazing thing is that Stardock won't acknowledge that some customers are offended by their coments. I know Stardock has decided its funny, its a joke its humerous and that's that but........... the fact that this company refuses to accept that some of it's customers were and are offended is difficult to grasp. It proves the point.Stardock HAS insulted some of it's customers by this article and it has also proven that it is not big enought to ademit thatyy.At the end of the day this is a very child like and imature respose. Even children have to say sorry to some people, some of the time.But of coarse Stardock will maintain its stance that no one was offended.... right.Veryu , very poor Public relations guys.


One person, who is the only one around here acting childishly about this, does not amount to "some people".

My advice: grow up, get a sense of humor, and let it go because the only thing you are accomplishing is making yourself look like more of an ass with every post you make.
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