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Originally Posted by HeartBreakKid2k
This whole concept baffles me. Should your internet be free because your computer is capable of running it? Should Cable be free because your house already has all the jacks to hook it up to your tv?
No, because it's a service that the companies are providing you. It cost them some money to run and operate XBOX live, they have every right to charge and should make a profit.
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The thing is, that's actually a disingenuous comparison. For example, XBL is kind of like paying to use the internet on top of paying for a computer and internet access, because that's what you're doing. Or paying for individual channels after paying for cable and a TV.
The other thing that I find puzzling is the notion that it's their right. Well yeah, but it's the consumer's right ot demand quality product and more bang for their buck.
Beyond that, I would assert that the right to do something does not always make it a prudent measure. In hopes that I will be able to avoid another Kalyx hissyfit, I'll qualify that by pointing out nobody is arguing they have no right, but rather questioning the wisdom of doing it.
Again, I find it a little baffling that consumers are so quick to piss away their own rights and priveleges in defense of companies that would gladly fleece you blind.