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Old 09-06-2007, 02:01 PM   #363
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Re: What does "Free" Mean?

That's a tough one, I think Kavir touched on that earlier - transferrable perks vs non-transferrable. Maybe this will lead to another 12 pages, but the last 12 were productive.

One possible answer is that if, for the thing to exist at all, someone had to buy it at some point in time, it is not "available without paying".

If I have to buy a "Sword of Chaosprime" in order for you to get it free of charge it's not "available without paying". If I can collect in-game gold and acquire a "Sword of Chaosprime" (now SoC) it is available without paying, regardless of whether or not I can also buy one with real money.

I highlighted possible because I didn't want to present it as a solution or lean the discussion towards it, it's just one potential definition.

In the idea I had for #5 a donator title would not be considered content as it has no affect on gameplay. We could argue that it does via perception of other players and game staff, but a listing site can't police that.
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