They actually did it and the sites are coming down which feels totally surreal after all this time spent arguing in forums about what the EULA really meant. It is honestly such a relief to see them finally enforce the rules because I definitely did not think we would get …
EA Games should take action against paysites.
Very recently, after years of discussion and uncertainty, an EA official has confirmed that Sims 2 Paysites, sites who sell Sims 2 content made with EA tools, are against their EULA.
Quote:
"Thank you for contacting Electronic Arts.
To answer your question: Yes, running a paysite featuring content for the Sims 2 is considered to be a violation of both the Electronic Arts Terms of Service and copyright law. This includes both content that is sold directly and content that is offered as part of a subscription service. Additionally, the intent behind providing these tools to the Sims 2 community was to promote the sharing of content, not commercial activity."
EA now recognizes paysites as a problem, but we want them to actually take action against them.
Paysites have broken so many rules, bullied so many people, profited off of other people\'s hard work, even broken laws. They were always protected, and they always covered themselves by saying \'EA is okay with it, so we can do what we want\'.
Well, EA is NOT okay with it. And it\'s time for them to do something about it.
If you agree that EA should take action against (and/or disallow the existence of) paysites, please sign this petition. Maybe we can make a difference if EA see what their community (and part of their livelihood) thinks.
Thank you!
I just refreshed the page and saw one thousand signatures which feels absolutely surreal because I started this while sitting on my floor at two in the morning just really fed up with the entitlement of these sites. It is wild to think that many people actually agree that it is wrong for them to profit off tools they do not own and honestly I might need a second to just process this before I start looking into what our next move should be.
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 25, 2007
May 24, 2007
We are getting so near that one thousand mark and I keep checking the counter while drinking way too much coffee because it honestly feels like things might actually happen now. Just send the link to a few people who play so we can finally show them that this is not just a handful of annoyed fans but a real crowd that wants rules followed.
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2007
8 Comments
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Mike Olsen
19 years ago
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Screw paysites. Glad EA finally spoke up.
C
Chloe Haddad
19 years ago
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The bullying has gone on way to long. End it.
J
Jessica Reyes
19 years ago
Featured
They act like they own the game assets its ridiculous.
K
Kevin Newman
19 years ago
Featured
About time. EA needs to shut them down for good.
J
Jason Chavez
19 years ago
Featured
Stop the stealing!
S
Sarah Rogers
19 years ago
Featured
Finally someone is doing something about this. So sick of these sites charging for CC.
A
Anonymous
12 years ago
PeggyZone. 'Nuff said.
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Namea
12 years ago
Let's hope that Peggy goes first.
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They actually did it and the sites are coming down which feels totally surreal after all this time spent arguing in forums about what the EULA really meant. It is honestly such a relief to see them finally enforce the rules because I definitely did not think we would get …
EA Games should take action against paysites.
Very recently, after years of discussion and uncertainty, an EA official has confirmed that Sims 2 Paysites, sites who sell Sims 2 content made with EA tools, are against their EULA.
Quote:
"Thank you for contacting Electronic Arts.
To answer your question: Yes, running a paysite featuring content for the Sims 2 is considered to be a violation of both the Electronic Arts Terms of Service and copyright law. This includes both content that is sold directly and content that is offered as part of a subscription service. Additionally, the intent behind providing these tools to the Sims 2 community was to promote the sharing of content, not commercial activity."
EA now recognizes paysites as a problem, but we want them to actually take action against them.
Paysites have broken so many rules, bullied so many people, profited off of other people\'s hard work, even broken laws. They were always protected, and they always covered themselves by saying \'EA is okay with it, so we can do what we want\'.
Well, EA is NOT okay with it. And it\'s time for them to do something about it.
If you agree that EA should take action against (and/or disallow the existence of) paysites, please sign this petition. Maybe we can make a difference if EA see what their community (and part of their livelihood) thinks.
Thank you!
I just refreshed the page and saw one thousand signatures which feels absolutely surreal because I started this while sitting on my floor at two in the morning just really fed up with the entitlement of these sites. It is wild to think that many people actually agree that it is wrong for them to profit off tools they do not own and honestly I might need a second to just process this before I start looking into what our next move should be.
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 25, 2007
May 24, 2007
We are getting so near that one thousand mark and I keep checking the counter while drinking way too much coffee because it honestly feels like things might actually happen now. Just send the link to a few people who play so we can finally show them that this is not just a handful of annoyed fans but a real crowd that wants rules followed.
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2007
8 Comments
M
Mike Olsen
19 years ago
Featured
Screw paysites. Glad EA finally spoke up.
C
Chloe Haddad
19 years ago
Featured
The bullying has gone on way to long. End it.
J
Jessica Reyes
19 years ago
Featured
They act like they own the game assets its ridiculous.
K
Kevin Newman
19 years ago
Featured
About time. EA needs to shut them down for good.
J
Jason Chavez
19 years ago
Featured
Stop the stealing!
S
Sarah Rogers
19 years ago
Featured
Finally someone is doing something about this. So sick of these sites charging for CC.
Screw paysites. Glad EA finally spoke up.