You could reduce the amount of game-bashing on the forums. It would greatly increase the number of new players in game, increase MA's income and allow them to improve their programming and testing. It would do a lot more than any $10 depo.
Translation:
Give up our right to an "opinion" about the product that MindArk delivers to us because it's considered by some to be whining, or complaining, or "game bashing" and MindArk doesn't deserve to have legitimate feedback or suggestions on how to make their product potentially better.
Post more positive content and don't bring up the issues, because then potential new players will think we have a good thing going and they'll deposit and give MindArk more income and an opportunity to figure out what they need to do to improve our universe.
Really?
Before the MS9 bashers come out of the virtual closet (and they normally do), I'll say first that I have written a LOT of positive things about this universe, and about the good things that I have experienced across many EU-related websites, in EU magazines, and at my own EU media website for 8-1/2 years, so ...
I feel that I have made my contributions in very positive and genuine ways, beginning at this very site when it was originally the first Entropia Forum, and I have a lot of experience in our universe and what many of us have been through during its growing pains, and it hasn't been all bad, however ...
I also feel there's an obligation to tell the truth about our experiences and not give a false impression. There used to be a lot more of us in this universe, and throughout the years we have given suggestions and ideas ad nauseum about what would make our game-play better, and while some have been implemented, MA seems to continue making poor management decisions that have both short-term and long-term negative effects - the evidence is clearly out there.
You would think that after 10 years, they would have learned not to repeat mistakes, but they do, and while we understand there will always be bugs, I think it's safe to say that we shouldn't expect old (supposedly fixed) bugs to come back, nor the level of bugs that we're experiencing most of the time.
This community has always asked what we can do to help, and I applaud Menace for putting it out there again and presenting it with truth, instead of sugar-coating the obvious. MA has issues, and we have some brilliant people in our community who have reached out in one way or another to offer assistance without MA having to give away the big secrets, but they give the impression that they know what's best, yet that's not the result we get - or is it - meaning, their best.
I really don't understand why some choose to think we're whining or game bashing when we're telling the truth. I'll be the first to say there's definitely good about the game, but I'll also be vocal when I feel the need to be. This recent VU is yet another perfect example (maybe more so) of just how much quality control is NOT in place.
My suggestion to MindArk ...
prioritize ... one of these days there will be an RCE competitor, and it'll be too late - you also won't be feeling so secure anymore, and more people will be leaving who want not only more bang for their buck, but demand game stability in order for you to get their business.
There's a social psychology to game play ... it's time to wake up.
To Neil ... nothing personal at all, because you're a good guy, but sometimes I think you (as well as others) either have blinders on, or consciously choose to look the other way, and I'm not sure why that is.
All in good fun. Nothing personal intended. I dont usually even look at names when I make a reply. Could be a friend. Could be a foe. Doesnt really matter to me.
