Dalthnock: That is a possibility, yes. A very scary one, I will admit.
But it's a risk that has to be taken, sooner or later. And which store would you prefer taking this risk? GOG, the only store that has stood up to most - or at least some - of its principles for 7 years, or a new one, which, if all the other current business are anything to go by, will dump all its principles in less than 2 years?
Geralt_of_Rivia: No, it isn't. I'd rather have GOG as a game only store (or game/indie-movie store) than a GOG with Hollywood movies and DRM.
And they didn't stick to their principles. As we have already mentioned in this very thread GOG already gave up three of its four core values. The only thing they are still sticking to is DRM-free. Admittedly, that was the most important one, but still, giving up 3 of 4 values is not a good track record.
I did write
some of its principles.
And honestly, it's a better track record than anything else out there. How long do you think the ride will last, anyway? I have absolutely no illusions that one of the two will happen:
- If GOG stagnates, or even worse, declines, it'll close a deal with the DRM devil.
- If GOG grows enough to seriously compete with Steam, it'll shed its old customer base, possibly most of the current personnel, including management, that fought to keep it the way it is to this day & will conform to the corporate mandates of the business world, including DRM.
It's a lose-lose situation. The most we, as customers, can hope is that it keeps growing steadily, but not enough. But for that to happen, you have to give it space. Otherwise you'll kill it by being over-protective. It happens.
