Or maybe you should first check the dictionary what "atacking" means and then follow your own advice ? Here I'll help you with definition of atacking - "to criticize someone strongly" - cambridge online dictionary. Criticize - "to express disapproval of someone or something" - same source. Would you agree now atacking them fits perefctly since I also" understand facing criticism is not something easy" but that goes both ways you know. ?

If boycotting has nothing to do with the forums then why call them hypocritical if they decide to lock this thread. So when you use the forums to follow your own agenda it is perfectly fine but if they decide to take actions against it suddenly they are hypocritical even though you say they are both not connected so it shouldn't matter. We are talking about their own forums here that are made to support the store. Personally when I don't agree with Epic for example and how they do things I don't go on their reddit every day to tell them that. Why go there just to annoy all their users and start fights? It is common sense... I just do it everywhere else.

Clearly seeing how people in here try to "discuss" with people not in the same mind as they are.
Very funny claim.
I mean, some people here even said, that their only reason to be in this thread, writing against GoG is for their personal amusement.
While getting hostile against everybody who is not with you is very common in this place.

And it couldn't be low rated because people clearly see, that (differently then OP claimed) his post is not even close to be any kind of base for a discussion but a combination of many topics with some claims that that can't be fulfilled by GoG (removing the own game Gwent - what?) in any way.
So he posted an ultimatum the other side can't follow at all and now they shall see his revenge.
There is no base for talking to each other.
It was never intended, that GoG would be able to do enough to please him.
Should we talk about if this is hypocritical?

And the OP is already turning this thread into a political statement of his own, showing his own Cold War Red Dawn US-feelings very clearly.
In the first post.

Most people don't even care about this topic. In fact, just a small group of you is bumping it up.
And it does happend what usually will happend in this case. Untrue things are made up, it is getting more radical over time and the wall against the outside is getting bigger and bigger, while claiming to be in charge of a silent majority.

And while _every_ other store would have close this place down and maybe even kicked you out, GoG did not.
Still you call them hypocritical in advance if they would take any actions against this thread, regardless how far of the rails it would get?
Now that I call hypocritical.

He said, bumping the thread.

Very selective in your vocabulary I see. I'm not surprised. I suggest checking various sources. And trust me, you don't want to go into semantics with me.

Why did I say it would be a hypocritical move? Here, I'll explain it, maybe you will understand it - somehow I doubt it since you're looking in one direction only. First and foremost because GOG cannot handle their own CoC. They do not put up with political talk for one, but when it comes to spamming, trolling, rep abuse, childish behaviour or personal attacks there is barely any reaction. When asked difficult questions they'd rather ignore them, who knows for what reason.
Do you really think that's something acceptable?
They backtracked and removed a game due to complaints received from "gamers". But at the same time they hosted a giveaway for a game with political message on a day with political meaning. Should I also mention the situation across the world at that particular moment in time? I've said it before and I will say it again, it was something done in very poor taste. This was the first time GOG locked one of their own threads. The lack of foreknowledge in this situation was off the charts.

Let's not fool ourselves, the forums are an afterthought at this point. In numerous occasions GOG were called on this and there is still no improvement in sight. So to think they are here to support the store, I'd say that's very naïve.

In regards to Epic (since this is the second time you mention them): it's your own problem if you don't raise your concern when you're supposed to. Being passive will only encourage questionable behaviour in the future. Just don't be surprised when things will go south in a heartbeat. And this applies not only to gaming.
You have a complaint, you are not satisfied with a given situation or event? Voice it, don't just brush it aside. Or would you rather keep silent in fear you are going to bother certain individuals?

Now, I'd like to hear about this "agenda" you mentioned.



Yet here you are. Interesting.

As I said, I'm watching your downward spiral from the sideline for my own entertainment.
In the last days I was able to put my check mark behind the right wing claims against the "left" (with GoG being on the "wrong side" for sure.
Was funny to see how this place became something everyone seeks out when he wants to claim to be suppressed.

But sometimes I feel the urge to remind you how your self-perception does differ from the picture people see in reality. You know, a little crack in the wall.

It gives a deep insight how you try to react.
I was writing that sentence to see if you would jump the shark - and to my entertainment you did.

At the risk of saying it again, keep on.
I know quite a few people who find reading here more entertaining then seeing all those "forum games" on the main page.

People who come to this platform without having ANY, even the smallest, kind of strategy of backing up their DRM free games, and then complain when there may be a potential endgame type of issue on the horizon, are some exceptional bunch of misguided hypocrites.

And since when does GOG care about their public picture?
If they would care how they are perceived they would take actions on evidently large amount of complaints citing multiple unaddressed issues.

There is also the choice of doing neither.

How DARE you put everybody from this thread in the same bag?!
You CLEARLY have not read all posts here. I am quite positive you haven't read even 80%.
As if you would then you would surely encouter many people not fitting your behavioral analysis profile.

So called "normal humans" have far more common sense than "moody mass downvoters".
Normal people have enough common sense to reason first and foremost.
So yes, NORMAL people would provide counterargumentation before resorting to barbaric misdesigned rep system.

Well excuse me, this forum isn't solely for PLATFORM PRAISE.

I think it is about the fact that majority worldwide takes pointing out mistakes as a personal attack.
Which in itself is crazily hypocritical but that's an issue for another talk.
In any case, that specific behaviour fuels internal fire in those specific people and in turn it manifests itself in their online social interactions.

You bring up pretty major point.
It's amusing that SO MANY people seemingly don't understand that boycott comes actually from people who CARE about the platform.
Whereas the people who DON'T care or care barely will just watch the platform burn, they will say NOTHING, and when things go too far they will just bail and jump into another flower (platform).
Coincidentially many of those people also have the biggest mouth when it comes to accusing people who GENUINELY CARE of "destroying the platform by voicing criticism".
This drips with irony so much...

Yes, "CDPR Group" instead of doing ANYTHING simply decides to turn their head to not see the ramping up fire in the room.
They fit the "this is fine" meme so well imo.

Says the guy who keeps misspelling the word while CLAIMING to have researched it's meaning in ONE dictionary while applying SELECTIVE comprehension on the matter.
It's one thing to simply mistype or misspell.
But misspelling while boasting about "research" of said word is just taking it to a whole another level.
It's pretty high level of hypocrisy imo.

I was under the impression that this forum was made for users to be able to discuss things primarily between themselves first and foremost.

Is it tho?
I wouldn't exactly call "why stand out if you have an issue, it's better to suffer in silence just to not anger those who don't agree with me" attitude the "common sense".

How ironic of you to say so.
You're a funny guy... /s

As majority of users participating in this thread do NOT actually violate CoC or ToS within this thread GOG has NO jurisdiction nor basis to BAN those users based on THIS thread alone.
(I understood your "kick" as ban. Tell me if I am wrong)

1.You aren't the OP so you cannot police this thread. Also the OP post is sooooo vaguely broad it gives A LOT of room for "not strictly on topic but ACTUALLY still related therefore SOMEWHAT on topic" (*cough* SteamCMD / DepotDownloader *cough*) conversations.
2.They (GOG) are hypocrites for selectively applying their own rules. It's specificly about this.

It's a mainstream agenda that is unfortunatelly spreading like a disease.

Don't be suprised if one day somebody will gift YOU "behavioral mirror" (in ANY form) for THEIR own "entertainment".

Oh look, mass downvoting started up again, what a coinkidink...

I thought I'd keep a record of GOG games I would definitely have bought, were it not for my boycott.

GAMES NOT BOUGHT ON GOG IN 2021
(1) 18/1/21: Dread Nautical - $10
(2) 18/1/21: Operencia: The Stolen Sun - $15
(3) 29/1/21: Way of the Samurai 3 Deluxe - $2.5
(4) 29/1/21: Way of the Samurai 4 + DLC - $3.5
(5) 10/2/21: Drakensang - $3
(6) 10/2/21: Commander Keen Complete Pack - $1.5
(7) 10/2/21: XCOM 2 - $4.5
(8) 26/2/21: Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four - $9
(9) 22/3/21: Raji: An Ancient Epic - $12.5
(10) 30/3/21: Worms World Party Remastered - $2
(11) 2/4/21: Steel Rats Original Soundtrack - $1
(12) 29/4/21: Hob - $4
(13) 30/4/21: The 7th Circle - Endless Nightmare - $5

Total not spent on GOG so far: $73.5

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Additionally, after 12 years of buying nothing but GOG, I have finally decided to buy video games elsewhere.

GAMES BOUGHT ELSEWHERE IN 2021
(1) Hexcells Complete Pack (Humble) - $3

Total spent elsewhere so far: $3

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Due to bad forum rules (etc) here I dont want to give a proper response.
Also: Obviously the context I responded to implied that it wasnt meant in a simple geographical manner. Which my 'forum' part also recognized.

(And I should have mentioned that I dont agree with a demand to start at home anyway.)

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Note that I am unsure here whether you meant somebody in particular or whether this was meant as a general statement describing boycotters or critics posting in this thread. If this was meant as a general statement about boycotters and other critics posting in this thread:
I have looked up several definitions of 'hypocritical' (I usually dont use the word except maybe in response to someone else using it) and I dont see it. Hypocritical has different meanings and far as I can see none fit.

You're a bit out of date. Tbh, not by far... but is has changed. For now.

And I think it's a sign of confidence and actually also trust by GOG to let a thread like this stand. Confidence as in "we accept the criticism", and trust as in "we trust the people to not let this get out of hand".

What would you'd rather have? To organise "resistance" on some third-party forum or reddit and have GOG blindsided? As long as people keep it civil and simply voice their issues - this is the perfect place. People can voice their opinions, and GOG can demonstrate that they're not above criticism. This way it's a fair deal - like a truce - GOG is tolerant of open calls to "not buy until...", but the initiators are responsible of not letting this degrade into poo-flinging.

I find the idea of the OP of this or any other thread being somehow responsible for actions of others when he has absolutely no power to do anything and any troll can show up here to say whatever they want to be rather ludicrous to tell the truth.

There is no need for any "truce" with GOG. The OP isn't violating any rules, this subject does not violate any rules, no special truce or permission or blessing is necessary for this thread to exist. Letting it go on is not some act of benevolence on GOGs part. If anyone thinks it is it only shows how pervasive the mentality of acquiescence to corporate overreaching has become.

Well I do think if some troll(s) should show up and started throwing feces most people here would distance themselves from those.
And it has happened. When that guy came up with those fantastic accusations of me being paid be CDP their posts were red rather quickly.
Of course the OP, or the supporters can't delete posts, but they can make clear (and so far I think they've done) that trolls or zealots are not wanted here.

A company XY deleting posts about boycotting XY on their own website would be "corporate overreaching"? If you'd do that IRL in some store or restaurant, you'd find yourself on the pavement in front of the entrance rather quickly - and nobody would bat an eye.
And I'm pretty sure most companies would delete threads like this one and possibly ban the users involved rather quickly.
Possibly even try to remove threads like this on other platforms (like ie. Reddit) too - which I would indeed see as "corporate overreaching".

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This is a corporate website. Rules of free speech don't apply here.

They accept the criticism. They let it stand. Doesn't mean they will or have to change anything.

They tolerate an organised boycott. This is not just "I had enough of this shit", this is "Who's with me?". There's even a long list in the OP. If you can't see the difference, I can't help you.

In general I find your language very loaded, accusatory and impolite. Unless you stop with your ad hominem and putting words into my mouth I didn't say, I won't bother to answer you any further.

This ain't 'Nam. There are rules. GOG's own rules. And "11. Thou shalt not criticise your GOG" is not among them. So yeah, deleting a thread that does not violate the forum rules because it's nto to their liking would be overreaching (at least in my opinion).

Also, this isn't about hurting GOG. This isn't about some circlejerk of GOG haters. It's about reaching GOG. Communicating something to them. Communicating with them would be even better. If this isn'e the place to do that... then where? And if they delete this thread all they would be communicating is "we do not care about your opinion or satisfaction, now continue spending". Throwing clients trying to raise legitimate complaints "onto the pavement" would also seem something of an overreach for me.