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Old 08-29-2007, 03:07 PM   #242
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Re: What does "Free" Mean?

I want options that are factually accurate. That is why I fully support having 2 options that are based in fact:

[ ] Money accepted in some form (payment, donations, sale of merchandise).
[ ] No money accepted in any form.

There is no wiggle room there. It is fair. It is accurate. It gives players the ability to find muds where there are absolutely no financial trasactions that could or do affect the gameplay (well, aside from third party influence).

The reason I think it is a legitimate rider is because it allows us to see if the folks behind the first change are truly and honestly motivated by a desire to give players useful information.

If they don't support the professional vs. hobbyist information, then clearly their motivation is NOT to give players valuable information, but is instead something far more insidious.

I actually do support giving players valuable information, which is why I think both sets of options should be added (if anything is added at all).

[ ] Money accepted in some form (payment, donations, sale of merchandise).
[ ] No money accepted in any form.

and:

[ ] Professional Mud. Admins are paid and full time.
[ ] Hobbyist Mud. Admins are unpaid or not full time.
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