What did I miss?  
 
Link?

"What exactly am I paying for here? "

" What did I miss?   Link? "

" @NekuSakuraba said:

" What did I miss?   Link? "

Look at the top of the forums? "

It's pretty fucking arrogant to suggest that you are entitled to free content. You aren't entitled to shit, buddy-boy, and the fine folks at whiskey can charge for whatever they want. If the bill is too tall then feel free to shop elsewhere. 
 
 It's not really hypocritical in relation to overpriced DLC until you know what it's going to cost. I have been here since the site launched as well and one thing I have noticed is they are pretty fucking receptive and generally awesome guys working here. They aren't going to screw you over, and if you have a problem they will listen to your concerns. Considering they haven't even announced a price plan yet I think it's a little early to be getting all indignant about having to pay for stuff. Please remember all the shit that already exists will remain free.
 
Running a website ain't cheap and these guys have families to support. It's a business and it always has been and that means they have to make money somehow. To suggest that they should only work for free is just fucking naive - and no, not hypocritical of whatever Horse Armour Microsoft is currently pumping out. You don't have to buy anything, so stop complaining.

I think the OP's logic is entirely flawed. He has no legitimate reason to complain about features which are OPTIONAL and not necessary. They're a bonus, for paying for premium service. 
 
There's just so much wrong that I can't even begin listing them.

" I think the OP's logic is entirely flawed. He has no legitimate reason to complain about features which are OPTIONAL and not necessary. They're a bonus, for paying for premium service.  There's just so much wrong that I can't even begin listing them. "

" @punkxblaze:  Why do they need supporting? It's quite pathetic that they're taking money from hard-working people like some sort of panhandler. If they can't make money on their own, then come up with a better business plan. "

" @MiniPato: It's not available yet.  When it comes out in September (I think that's what Snide said), it'll let users watch 720p footage and have no ads across all Whiskey sites and each site will have their own special subscriber-only features, but no site is TAKING AWAY features. "

" Considering they haven't even announced a price plan yet I think it's a little early to be getting all indignant about having to pay for stuff."

" @Meteora said:

" I think the OP's logic is entirely flawed. He has no legitimate reason to complain about features which are OPTIONAL and not necessary. They're a bonus, for paying for premium service.  There's just so much wrong that I can't even begin listing them. "

I'm pretty sure he's just trolling. "

" @punkxblaze:  Why do they need supporting? It's quite pathetic that they're taking money from hard-working people like some sort of panhandler. If they can't make money on their own, then come up with a better business plan. "

" @pbhawks45 said:

" @punkxblaze:  Why do they need supporting? It's quite pathetic that they're taking money from hard-working people like some sort of panhandler. If they can't make money on their own, then come up with a better business plan. "

Yes they are suckering people out of money to support their lavish lifestyles of caviar and foot massages and not to support the site. They can't make money on their own and they did come up with a  better business plan and that plan is the subscription service that you are bitching about. 
 

" @Sweep: I don't expect everything to remain free. I expect to get my money's worth. Which I didn't get with the iPhone app. "

" @Dysnomia said:

" @Meteora said:

" I think the OP's logic is entirely flawed. He has no legitimate reason to complain about features which are OPTIONAL and not necessary. They're a bonus, for paying for premium service.  There's just so much wrong that I can't even begin listing them. "

I'm pretty sure he's just trolling. "

At this point I have no option but to agree that this is very likely. That or the OP has some serious logic issues or is a spoiled brat.  I'm sorry OP, but I just cannot comprehend you, and apparently no one else does. If you try to think the same way in the real world, it doesn't work that way. "

" @Sweep: I don't expect everything to remain free. I expect to get my money's worth. Which I didn't get with the iPhone app. "

" @punkxblaze:  Why do they need supporting? It's quite pathetic that they're taking money from hard-working people like some sort of panhandler. If they can't make money on their own, then come up with a better business plan. "

The end is nigh!

" @Fish_Face_McGee: I think that's something they should do on the Bombcast. I wouldn't mind having an ad at the beginning of the Bombcast. It's not intrusive at all. Look at TWiT. He takes natural breaks to advertises, it takes 45 seconds, and the products he advertises are all good products. I have no problem with ads. "

the difference is they're providing you with the convenience of not using all those plug ins, also its just a way for people to support the site and feel special, I wont be signing up however

" @MiniPato: It's more of a fear of the unknown. How long until a quicklook is only available to subscribers? I know they say they won't do it, but what if business dictates them to hide a new feature behind this subscription? That's the worry from me. Businesses say way what the customer wants to hear, but when it gets down to business, they'll often flip-flop on their positions. I'm not saying GB will do that, though. Subscriptions worry me. It can be a slippery slope. "

" @pbhawks45: How long until gay marriage leads to beastiality marriage.  It's a slippery slope. "  

" @pbhawks45: How long until gay marriage leads to beastiality marriage.  It's a slippery slope. "

I agree, everything should be free because that's how I like it! 
  
The ads aren't relevant!  I demand they be removed! 
  
Fuck t-shirts!  I hate them! 
 
Improved mobile support?  God DAMN it! 

HD videos?  The NERVE!

Didn't they claim that most of the current features will remain free? The subscription option is, in my eyes, just for users who feel the need to support a website that they enjoy. I think it's fair that that group of supporters is given a few extra features in exchange for their financial support. 
  
They claimed that the iPhone App is still going to be supported, too.

Who the fuck says "thy"?

I think you're a little bit off on what they are actually trying to do here. I don't want to rehash what others have said better than I, but, people have wanted to support this site for a LONG time in some way. They haven't ever taken donations, and only offered a minimal amount of tees for a year. Why would you want to support this site? Because they have done a fabulous job.
 
So by introducing a payment option that includes that t-shirt, along with HD videos on the mobile with no ads, its a way to offer those who want to pay a little extra without *NOT* giving something to those who don't wish to pay for it. Its a win win in my book, as its not the usual pay system that is like "oh here's a free version, but it blows so you really have to upgrade." I think GB and Whiskey have done it right in this case.

Oh come on. The iPhone app was what, 2 bucks? Get over it. They made it back when the site didnt work in Safari, but now it does. And it still will, whether you buy the subscription or not. 
 
Your comparison to DLC is BS, as Jimbo pointed out earlier. You pay 60 bucks for the game before you get any DLC. You havent paid a dime for anything on Giant Bomb except the iPhone app. The subscription wont take away features that you have now, but will add new perks for the subscribers, who want to help out this site. 
 
Quit your whining. 
 
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" @punkxblaze:  Why do they need supporting? It's quite pathetic that they're taking money from hard-working people like some sort of panhandler. If they can't make money on their own, then come up with a better business plan. "

You don't have to pay, so why are you getting your panties all bunched up? I had a problem with the subscription, but then I realized that there are bigger things in life to worry about.

u r stupid head giant bomb is best site in worlds i kill u and ur fat mother haha noob

" They added the payment option because a lot of people wanted it. "

I see this more as a way for them to take donations without them totally feeling like shit and unprofessional, Dave pretty much said this in his post.

" @Semition said:

" They added the payment option because a lot of people wanted it. "

I Didn't. "

" @pbhawks45: How long until gay marriage leads to beastiality marriage.  It's a slippery slope. "