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Posted December 21, 2010
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TheEnigmaticT: As a side note, the lack of a good second person plural pronoun in English vexes me again. (Y'all? Youse guys?) For a language with so many words, it's silly English doesn't have that one.
Don't know where y'all are from but . . .round here the plural for "Y'all "is "All Y'all" . . .=)
Posted December 21, 2010
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Smannesman: Well, I can understand immediately taking down the game if it's a legal/license battle.
Waiting a day might tick them off, but posting a message when taking it down (or just after) would be very nice.
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TheEnigmaticT: Yeah, we usually have to take down an item from our catalog fairly promptly when asked. So a quick notice that we're *going* to do so is not practicable. That said, I'll be sure to mention y'all's comments to the team--if we ever have to take down a game again.
Please take this in the constructive sense in which it's meant. A quick notice that you are going to take down a game may not be practicable. A notice that you *have* taken down a game (assuming legal issues do not prevent it) is. Letting folks know that a game has indeed been removed and the circumstances surrounding the removal (again, insofar as legality will permit discussion) is a good idea. Don't leave your customers to speculate. They will most likely assume the worst.

Also, be sure to mention the community's comments to the team now. Not if you have to take down a game again. Share the feedback while it's fresh. It's most effective that way.

Again, this is all meant constructively, because I sincerely want to see GOG succeed.
Post edited December 21, 2010 by HomerSimpson
Posted December 21, 2010
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HomerSimpson: A quick notice that you are going to take down a game may not be practicable. A notice that you *have* taken down a game (assuming legal issues do not prevent it) is. Letting folks know that a game has indeed been removed and the circumstances surrounding the removal (again, insofar as legality will permit discussion) is a good idea. Don't leave your customers to speculate. They will most likely assume the worst.
I couldn't agree more.
(And I should know, I've tried)
Posted December 21, 2010
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TheEnigmaticT: If we delisted one of those games without forenotice, we'd already be heartless. :P
Hey, what about Operation Flashpoint GotY edition, which also got removed?

There's people wanting it back here:
http://www.gog.com/en/forum/general/the_return_of_operation_flashpoint_cold_war_crisis_to_gog

http://www.gog.com/en/forum/operation_flashpoint/where_is_the_game
Posted December 21, 2010
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TheEnigmaticT: My new arrival here as marketing and PR guy is for many purposes. Fostering continued and improved community relations are part of that.
Could you add stickying stuff (especially in game forums) and updating stickies as part of that? Please? Or hopefully some volunteers can be appointed sooner than later for this purpose. It's sorely needed.
Posted December 22, 2010
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Stuff: Don't know where y'all are from but . . .round here the plural for "Y'all "is "All Y'all" . . .=)
But if "y'all" is short for "you all" (which seems plural to me), then "all y'all" is a plural plural. Does that make it wrap back around to a singular? :P

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HomerSimpson: Again, this is all meant constructively, because I sincerely want to see GOG succeed.
We're always happy to hear suggestions from you guys. I saw someone wondering in the suggestion box thread a while back if anyone actually reads and cares about your thoughts. Yes, we do--and yes, we do. But GOG has grown tremendously in the last year, and we're feeling some growing pains. We're doing what we can to keep all of our users delighted with the service, and we hope you'll continue to be a part of the community in 2011--and beyond!

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taczillabr: Hey, what about Operation Flashpoint GotY edition, which also got removed?
That was waaaayyy before my time, but I'll ask around about it. It looks like it's been gone for over a year, so I wouldn't get my hopes up that it's going to make a speedy return soon.

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chautemoc: Could you add stickying stuff (especially in game forums) and updating stickies as part of that? Please? Or hopefully some volunteers can be appointed sooner than later for this purpose. It's sorely needed.
I believe we're finishing up planning for 2011's changes to the community's user experience right now. I don't know if that's on the list (UX isn't marketing's bailiwick), but I'll bring it up.
Posted December 22, 2010
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Stuff: Don't know where y'all are from but . . .round here the plural for "Y'all "is "All Y'all" . . .=)
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TheEnigmaticT: But if "y'all" is short for "you all" (which seems plural to me), then "all y'all" is a plural plural. Does that make it wrap back around to a singular? :P
Wikipedia tries to answer.
Posted December 22, 2010
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Stuff: Don't know where y'all are from but . . .round here the plural for "Y'all "is "All Y'all" . . .=)
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TheEnigmaticT: But if "y'all" is short for "you all" (which seems plural to me), then "all y'all" is a plural plural. Does that make it wrap back around to a singular? :P
I regard "you all" as a singular entity (or a referral to such) that happens to be comprised of multiple sub-entities.

We are the GOG community, resistance is futile.
Post edited December 22, 2010 by xyem
Posted December 22, 2010
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Miaghstir: Wikipedia tries to answer.
So Wikipedia's answer is that some people think it's singular and some think it's plural? Wikipedia, I am disappoint.
Posted December 22, 2010
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TheEnigmaticT: I believe we're finishing up planning for 2011's changes to the community's user experience right now. I don't know if that's on the list (UX isn't marketing's bailiwick), but I'll bring it up.
Great, thanks.
Stickies are integral for a proper community!
Posted December 22, 2010
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TheEnigmaticT: So Wikipedia's answer is that some people think it's singular and some think it's plural? Wikipedia, I am disappoint.
hehe . . . Pretty much, it's very versatile as it can be either. Tone determines whether it is being used as a singular / plural . . . = D
Posted December 22, 2010
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TheEnigmaticT: That was waaaayyy before my time, but I'll ask around about it. It looks like it's been gone for over a year, so I wouldn't get my hopes up that it's going to make a speedy return soon.
OK, thanks for asking around.

Doesn't need to be the GotY, just having the base game OFP:CWC plus the expansion Resistance is enough. The trouble with Codemasters was because of their own developed expansion, Red Hammer.
So if you could get a deal directly with Bohemia Int. to offer the base+exp, then it's fine. No other store sells it in digital form. ;)
Posted February 21, 2011
Time for a small thread revival I'd say!

I still haven't bought an expensive version of Hostile Waters on eBay because I'm still waiting for the game to return to the storefront here...

So, any updates on the situation? It would be a darn shame if such a forgotten classic would not be granted a place here on GOG.
Posted February 21, 2011
AHHHH NECRO TOPIC, KILL IT...KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!!!
Posted February 21, 2011
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reaver894: AHHHH NECRO TOPIC, KILL IT...KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!!!
No, it's still relevant. I too would like to know what's going on. Sadly, we probably won't get an answer, as GOG is likely under legal obligation not to comment on it while the issue is unresolved. Thankfully, I already own the game from here, but I would hate to see that all future GOGers should be deprived of this wonderful game.
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