Prison Block Forums .:. Thread: Paypal and the PB Economy

15 years ago #21

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[quote=VicMackey][quote=HennyPenny][quote=VicMackey] I think taking action to end someone's gameplay is kind of harsh! [/quote]

I never said me or anyone else would end anyones game play.  And i never said I dislike people who use paypal.  My point is that I can see the paypal thing getting way out of control down the road.  If some people wanted to they could crime all day long and make about $8/hr or more worth of items that they could sell for paypal, then go to the marketplace post an ad and get 100s or 1000s of people to read the ad.  People using the game to pay bar tabs, bills, part time job. Game cash/items become worth less and less. It is a bit of an extreme example I know but how far do you think it would go if it was allowed to be unchecked?

analogy[/quote]

I totally agree, but how do we know who is telling the truth or who is lying?!?! My thoughts were if people  began sniping amens at there own discretion, it will lead to a bigger problem! Us players are not equipped with the capabilities to monitor that type of ativity w/o prejudice. There will be mistakes and I think this is something that Mu should handle. Put it in the suggestion box and let him make a decision. Everyone is not taking advantage of this game but some are and for the most part we know who they are...I think you guys should make a list of the people thats abusing the system and deal with them that way (just a suggestion).[/quote]

for the most part you know who actually plays the game and who doesnt..... if i snipe shit from someone thats ONLY in here to make a quick buck....... fuck em

Originally posted by VicMackey

Originally posted by HennyPenny

Originally posted by VicMackey I think taking action to end someone's gameplay is kind of harsh!

I never said me or anyone else would end anyones game play. And i never said I dislike people who use paypal. My point is that I can see the paypal thing getting way out of control down the road. If some people wanted to they could crime all day long and make about $8/hr or more worth of items that they could sell for paypal, then go to the marketplace post an ad and get 100s or 1000s of people to read the ad. People using the game to pay bar tabs, bills, part time job. Game cash/items become worth less and less. It is a bit of an extreme example I know but how far do you think it would go if it was allowed to be unchecked?

analogy

I totally agree, but how do we know who is telling the truth or who is lying?!?! My thoughts were if people began sniping amens at there own discretion, it will lead to a bigger problem! Us players are not equipped with the capabilities to monitor that type of ativity w/o prejudice. There will be mistakes and I think this is something that Mu should handle. Put it in the suggestion box and let him make a decision. Everyone is not taking advantage of this game but some are and for the most part we know who they are...I think you guys should make a list of the people thats abusing the system and deal with them that way (just a suggestion).

for the most part you know who actually plays the game and who doesnt..... if i snipe shit from someone thats ONLY in here to make a quick buck....... fuck em

15 years ago #23

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If people didnt buy people wouldnt sell. Supply n Demand...

Its not uncommon in gaming though look at other games like Warcraft and stuff, people make a living (like a proper living from selling accounts, weapons and whatever)

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Originally posted by HennyPenny If you use paypal to buy/sell thats all fine and good with me. What I dont agree with is people using the (public) marketplace forum to advertise for their own personal gain for real cash outside of the game economy unless you are selling everything and leaving.

selective hearing/listenin.. Whistle