Re: What does "Free" Mean?
"I'm a player, not an admin."
- It doesn't matter. It's not a survey and if it were, it'd be a completely useless one. Not being an admin doesn't suddenly suggest a lack of vested interest or bias. And yes, I'm a player too.
"You're only saying this because you stand to gain from it."
- It doesn't matter. Same goes for just about anyone posting here. The motivation is irrelevant, just discuss the validity of the posts' content.
I agree with you. The thing is, an alternative example going as:
MUD A offers restrings for 2$ a piece.
MUD B gives donators a personal profile on its website.
MUD C has a subscription fee.
Under the 4/5 system, MUDs A and C would be in one category, while B would be in another.
The system does as much to misrepresent as does the 2 option system, the difference is it misrepresents a different subset of MUDs, hence, I believe, the reluctance of numerous MUD admin to have it implemented.
If a system that properly categorizes these MUDs is suggested and agreed on, I believe there can be a compromise made. Until both sides agree on it, any implementation is going to be something inflicted from one side on the other.
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