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    #1

    Is anyone else here an Amazon Vine member?

    Thanks to my anti-DRM Spore review on Amazon.com (which got like 8000 positive votes) I am now a Top 500 amazon reviewer.
    Even though I only have like 22 reviews total.

    Anyway, Amazon invited me a few days ago to the Amazon Vine program which is accessible to "top reviewers only". While in the program Amazon sends you pre-release books, movies, and other items for free, and you are supposed to review them. Then the items are yours to keep.

    Sounds pretty awesome except that the list of items they have this month was pretty lame (mostly books from unknown authors). Not a single science fiction book either, which is my favorite genre. They did have some 24-packs of energy drinks, but those were all out of stock...

    So anyone else here a member of this program?
    Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
    Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




    - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

    - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

    - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.
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    Don't even know what it is but I am one of the last of the Luddites.
    Rude, crude and socially unacceptable

    There is no gray area. There is right and wrong and I will decide which side your on.

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      #3
      Originally posted by genci88 View Post
      Anyway, Amazon invited me a few days ago to the Amazon Vine program which is accessible to "top reviewers only". While in the program Amazon sends you pre-release books, movies, and other items for free, and you are supposed to review them. Then the items are yours to keep.
      I hope they will send you a game with DRM to review.
      Originally posted by John C Flett
      I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
      Originally posted by H001iGAN
      no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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        #4
        Originally posted by nomore View Post
        I hope they will send you a game with DRM to review.


        I see that Amazon has sent Vine members expensive electronics as well in the past. My anti-DRM involvement has finally paid off!!!

        For example look at this MS webcam. Under the reviewers name (all of them!) it mentions Amazon Vine (which basically means that the item was given to the reviewer for free):

        http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-RLA-...pr_product_top

        Damn, I hope they have something good next month.
        Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
        Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




        - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

        - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

        - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.

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          #5
          I hate you. I want in for free junk.

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            #6
            so let me get this straight, you are going to get something for free because you prevented people from buying a game with DRM from amazon and because you prevented amazon from making money in the process?

            congratulations on your help to the economy?



            What is Amazon Vine™?

            Amazon Vine™ is a program that enables a select group of Amazon customers to post opinions about new and pre-release items to help their fellow customers make educated purchase decisions. Customers are invited to become Amazon Vine™ Voices based on the trust they have earned in the Amazon community for writing accurate and insightful reviews. Amazon provides Amazon Vine™ members with free copies of products that have been submitted to the program by vendors. Amazon does not influence the opinions of Amazon Vine™ members, nor do we modify or edit their reviews.

            Originally posted by John C Flett
            I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
            Originally posted by H001iGAN
            no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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              #7
              Originally posted by nomore View Post
              so let me get this straight, you are going to get something for free because you prevented people from buying a game with DRM from amazon and because you prevented amazon from making money in the process?
              Again, !

              But seriously, Amazon will be losing much more money in the future (than these individual lost sales), if this DRM trend continues. Amazon makes a lot of money (though fees) from the third party second hand market, and DRM effectively kills that market.

              So, from a business perspective the anti-DRM reviews are a good thing for Amazon.
              Last edited by genci88; Apr 12, 2009, 06:53 PM.
              Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
              Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




              - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

              - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

              - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.

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                #8
                Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                Again, !
                you bastardo.
                I hope you are proud.
                Originally posted by John C Flett
                I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
                Originally posted by H001iGAN
                no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                  But seriously, Amazon will be losing much more money in the future (than these individual lost sales), if this DRM trend continues. Amazon makes a lot of money (though fees) from the third party second hand market, and DRM effectively kills that market.

                  So, from a business perspective the anti-DRM reviews are a good thing for Amazon.
                  in the short term, Amazon is losing money because of your review though.

                  people that I believe messed up the economy:
                  1-Bush
                  2-People that voted for Bush not once but twice.
                  3-Republicans
                  4-Genci88
                  Originally posted by John C Flett
                  I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
                  Originally posted by H001iGAN
                  no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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                    #10
                    Lmao nomore, anyway never heard of this. It sounds pretty neat and I should review my items better next time

                    Anyway congrats man, sounds like your in a sweet deal.
                    Now Playing: Rapellz, C&C Red Alert 3
                    Just Finished: ?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by nomore View Post
                      I hope they will send you a game with DRM to review.
                      I think you work for Amazon. They are sending me Corel Painter 11 (I'll stay on topic when I review it, but I WILL cut a star if it comes with DRM.).

                      I am also getting a brand new Creative Live! Cam Pro webcam. Everything totally free. Not a bad grab considering this is my first monthly offer.
                      Last edited by genci88; Apr 16, 2009, 12:14 PM.
                      Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
                      Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




                      - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

                      - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

                      - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                        I think you work for Amazon.

                        Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                        They are sending me Corel Painter 11 (I'll stay on topic when I review it, but I WILL cut a star if it comes with DRM.).

                        I am also getting a brand new Creative Live! Cam Pro webcam. Everything totally free. Not a bad grab considering this is my first monthly offer.
                        congratulations though.
                        that Corel program looks very expensive, so if you don't use it you can probably sell it and make some money.
                        Originally posted by John C Flett
                        I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
                        Originally posted by H001iGAN
                        no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by nomore View Post


                          congratulations though.
                          that Corel program looks very expensive, so if you don't use it you can probably sell it and make some money.
                          I'll probably use it, since Photoshop sucks at painting. Plus it's against the rules to sell (or even donate) the stuff they send you.
                          Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
                          Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




                          - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

                          - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

                          - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.

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                            #14
                            Hmm, I just installed Painter 11, and wasn't required to activate (I disabled my NIC to make sure). Interesting. I could swear that Corel's latest stuff came with DRM. Guess I was wrong. However, there was a "Dear Reviewer..." letter from Corel in the package, so maybe they sent me a DRM-free special copy?

                            Oh well. At least now I won't be removing any points due to DRM.
                            Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
                            Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




                            - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

                            - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

                            - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                              Plus it's against the rules to sell (or even donate) the stuff they send you.
                              that sucks, sorry to hear that.
                              but I wonder whether they can track it or not.

                              Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                              Hmm, I just installed Painter 11, and wasn't required to activate (I disabled my NIC to make sure). Interesting. I could swear that Corel's latest stuff came with DRM. Guess I was wrong. However, there was a "Dear Reviewer..." letter from Corel in the package, so maybe they sent me a DRM-free special copy?

                              Oh well. At least now I won't be removing any points due to DRM.
                              they were probably afraid of you, so they removed the DRM specially for you.
                              Originally posted by John C Flett
                              I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
                              Originally posted by H001iGAN
                              no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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                                #16
                                Originally posted by nomore View Post
                                that sucks, sorry to hear that.
                                but I wonder whether they can track it or not.


                                they were probably afraid of you, so they removed the DRM specially for you.


                                According to users on Vine's official forum, all other reviewers got special DRM-free copies too. Meh, whatever. That's perfect for me anyway, since the software itself is pretty good.

                                As for selling, I don't think I wanna take any chances. I am greedy, but not THAT greedy.
                                Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
                                Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




                                - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

                                - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

                                - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.

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                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                                  According to users on Vine's official forum, all other reviewers got special DRM-free copies too.
                                  thats what they want you to believe.

                                  Originally posted by genci88 View Post
                                  I am greedy, but not THAT greedy.
                                  now that is hard to believe.
                                  Originally posted by John C Flett
                                  I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
                                  Originally posted by H001iGAN
                                  no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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                                    #18
                                    Lucky. I only got 23 upvotes on my anti-DRM review for the Riddick PC game and I was one of the first people that posted a review for that game. It's very easy to get upvotes when your reviews are anti-DRM. Gotta work on my anger better for my next anti-DRM review to get more upvotes.
                                    Last edited by neight; Apr 27, 2009, 06:49 PM.

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                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by neight View Post
                                      Lucky. I only got 23 upvotes on my anti-DRM review for the Riddick PC game and I was one of the first people that posted a review for that game. It's very easy to get upvotes when your reviews are anti-DRM. Gotta work on my anger better for my next anti-DRM review to get more upvotes.
                                      Yeah, I wrote a negative review on Riddick too, and likewise it didn't get many votes.

                                      My Spore review became that popular, simply because it was featured on major tech publications for some reason ( ). Additionally, Spore had over 3000 anti-DRM reviews (extremely popular), while Riddick only 100.
                                      Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race.
                                      Reasons why it’s worth to be a PC gamer in 2012.




                                      - The hardest thing about getting a Mac is telling your parents that you're gay.

                                      - If I had the choice between being gay and owning a Mac, I would rather be gay, because if I owned a Mac I would be both gay and own a horrible computer.

                                      - Imagine a giant cock flying towards your mouth, and there's nothing you can do about it. And you're like "Oh man, I'm gonna have to suck this thing", and you brace yourself to suck this giant cock. But then, at the last moment, it changes trajectory and hits you in the eye. You think to yourself "Well, at least I got that out of the way", but then the giant cock rears back and stabs your eye again, and again, and again. Eventually, this giant cock is penetrating your gray matter, and you begin to lose control of your motor skills. That's when the giant cock slaps you across the cheek, causing you to fall out of your chair. Unable to move and at your most vulnerable, the giant cock finally lodges itself in your anus, where it rests comfortably for 4, maybe 5 hours. That's what using Mac OSX is like.

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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by neight View Post
                                        Lucky. I only got 23 upvotes on my anti-DRM review for the Riddick PC game and I was one of the first people that posted a review for that game. It's very easy to get upvotes when your reviews are anti-DRM. Gotta work on my anger better for my next anti-DRM review to get more upvotes.
                                        better luck next time but you just can't be angry like Genci about DRM period.
                                        Originally posted by John C Flett
                                        I'd swear the PC is the Dracula of gaming. Old and powerful, somebody is always trying to kill it, but it always comes back from the dead, strong as ever.
                                        Originally posted by H001iGAN
                                        no matter how you look at it, it's still better on PC

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