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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
"A violent and aggressive insult towards subscribers."

Kinda hard to commit a violent act in a forum!

Ouch! Hey you guys...that hurt! Anyone know a good lawyer?

"I am unsure as to why I should pay more just so you can have a fancy car"

Uh...you don't. See that little button that comes with your PC that turns it on? Push it and walk away...didn't cost you a thing...did it?

And if your a lawyer I'm sure your clients have asked you that same "I am unsure as to why I should pay more just so you can have a fancy car" question. Maybe you should lower your prices...ya think?

"Maybe I should post warez sites here.......... Let's see you laugh then."

Hmmm...sounds like your making threats to this company and conspiring to promote theft/piracy!

"I for one...expect an email from stardock... Apologizing for this piece of contempt."

Hold your breath....please!

"As a company you have shown a most unprofessional contempt for society."

Your a lawyer....so contempt for society is right up your alley!

But again...this was meant as a joke. Not contempt for society!

"Stardock should not allow little children to write such articles without experience in the consumer market."

Uh...They don't....but...they do allow them to read them! But only with parental supervision.

"I wonder how many others are as offended as I?"

Trying to drum up business? No ambulances or coffee spills to chase?

"Not one "official" representative has anything to say regarding their abusive PR? "

Because this was intended as a...J o k e....NOT PR! If you can't tell the difference your the worst almost a lawyer I've ever seen.

"Note ...... this transcript is a legal document."

Then maybe your threats of posting warez sites...promoting theft and piracy and denying this company of its income should be taken seriously?



on May 07, 2008
Bruce, since you are no longer posting, I can only assume that Jafo pushed the exile button. I'm glad he did. If he hadn't, I would be forced to demand an public apology from you for forcing me to read your drivel and not allowing me full access to the humourous replies about the OP.

And, when you think of it, if the owner can't afford a Porsche, we're a pretty pathetic company.


Ouch, guess I know where my company stands. I settled for a Nissan Titan. (I do have a nice boat though )
on May 07, 2008
Stardock will continue to have its sense of humor. If you are offended by obvious humor, this is not a place for you.


Hear hear!


on May 07, 2008

"Note ...... this transcript is a legal document."

Actually, it isn't.

It's what is known in the field of Internet communications as a 'forum thread'.  Spell checker

on May 07, 2008
You think you are angry?!? I didn't know until THIS MORNING........ that I had a Porche,.... Porsche?........Persh? How did we end up spelling that Karma?

Really though the responses were all at the midnight hour only minutes apart. Even if an apology or official response was warranted (though it is not because it is clearly a joke and we should hardly say we are sorry for trying to get people to laugh once in a while) we were all well asleep.

Now on a side note because I have nothing further to say on angry people, the angry geese did not want me in the building this morning. Five of them lined up to do battle with the Bass armed with ire and that odd cat like hissing noise they make.



Also once I got the Porsche I went out and Turismo...ed it. However I have further upgrades planned.....




Seabass doesn't get joo......(ellipsis)..........


on May 07, 2008
Did you guys see the geese?

I love geese.


on May 07, 2008
Oh I totally beat you Zubaz!


Edit/Add on:

Does this sound like a Master Card commercial?

Wincustomize: back rubs and catered lunches for Stardock......5 extra dollars.

Wincustomize: fleet of pretty cars that get 3 gallons to the mile but might move fast enough to travel back in time....10 extra dollars.

Wincustomize: killer satellite used to smite ones enemies.......15 extra dollars.

Smiting your enemies.... Priceless.

For all things mundane to world domination there is Wincustomize.

on May 07, 2008
What are the friggin' odds!

Dagnabit Seabass!    
on May 07, 2008

Yay....I got mine...

Er....Karma....why is mine different?

Looks like it shrank in the mail....

on May 07, 2008
ha!   
on May 07, 2008
Received one too....


i know i can't drive but are you kidding me?...          
on May 07, 2008
Yay....I got mine...
Er....Karma....why is mine different?
Looks like it shrank in the mail....


You know, Jafo, as long as you're asking for an Aston Martin, you should request the Goldfinger special, with the bulletproof screen, self-repairing tires, twin .50 machine guns, the works.
on May 07, 2008
Its contempt to call a customer..... "a sheep to be fooled". As for their pricing............ that is their business. it is not the point. I am insulted and I expect better service. If you guys, view yourselves as sheep, even in jest that is your privolage but............. to assume that it is acceptable business practise and edicate is foolish. Stardock has discrased itself and I am STILL waiting for an opology. As for my spelling.............. grow up.


Wow, I'd love to see a legal brief this bozo wrote, must keep the judge and jury in stitches.

on May 07, 2008
Wow, I'd love to see a legal brief this bozo wrote, must keep the judge and jury in stitches.
safe to assume brilliant legal aides 
on May 07, 2008
Yay....I got mine...
Er....Karma....why is mine different?
Looks like it shrank in the mail....


But You got spare engine in the boot......(trunk)
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