" @Mrnitropb said:

" @Semition said:

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

I Didn't. "

A lot of people means most, but not all. "

" @SethPhotopoulos said:

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

Give it Fifty years. "

This is the worst thread.

" @Landon said:

" @Mrnitropb said:

" @Semition said:

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

I Didn't. "

A lot of people means most, but not all. "

A Lot is also hyperbole. You could say A Lot of people voted for Ralph Nader. But by no means, did most people vote for him. "

  @pbhawks45 said:

" @SethPhotopoulos: You underestimate the popularity of this site. 1.5 million people globally visit this site on a monthly basis.  "

Let's end this bitch in style.

"   @pbhawks45 said:

" @SethPhotopoulos: You underestimate the popularity of this site. 1.5 million people globally visit this site on a monthly basis.  "

  1.5 million is small change. The top sites get that in a day without blinking.   GB is ranked 4321 on Alexa compared to Gamespot's 239. The site I work on is in the top 1000 and we get over 17 million hits a month and it needs major long-term ad sales to keep it running subscription-free. You have no idea of the cost to keep a site alive. "

if anything they've undercooked it, theres very little value in the proposed features so far. People who want to give them money now have the oppurtunity now thats all.

" Let's end this bitch in style.

This thread is now about wrenches. "

" @pbhawks45: Shove it "

lolwut OP

" @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. "

" @Landon said:

" @Mrnitropb said:

" @Semition said:

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

I Didn't. "

A lot of people means most, but not all. "

A Lot is also hyperbole. You could say A Lot of people voted for Ralph Nader. But by no means, did most people vote for him. "

wait, where do i pay? 
 
:D

" @Mrnitropb said:

" @Landon said:

" @Mrnitropb said:

" @Semition said:

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

I Didn't. "

A lot of people means most, but not all. "

A Lot is also hyperbole. You could say A Lot of people voted for Ralph Nader. But by no means, did most people vote for him. "

A lot of these same people would suck the staffs dick if given the chance too. "

Giantbomb should be free and provide all kinds of content I love for no cost to me at all because that's what I deserve! 
 
If they ever tried to put up an ad, I'd Ad-Block that shit so fast! Charging for a service is such hypocrisy! That's not how it's supposed to work! They're supposed to give me what I want for FREE! 
 
How dare they try and get paid for giving me something I enjoy! 
 
/sarcasm

I must be way out of the loop. Can someone link me to where they said there's a sub. thing now?

" Apples and Oranges "

" That's your problem with the site? Not the biased reviews, general insult flinging and the state of the forums? Well...at least it was mildly original, I'll give you that. "

i think that's too far apart. that DLC on the disc is content that's already there, there's no reason to pay for it. a T-shirt is merchandise, and a mobile version is a bonus, neither is already packed in with the site or required to get the full experience.

" @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. "

" Cry me a river. I heart Giant Bomb. The Bombcast alone is worth hundreds a year, and that's free. I am all for helping them with a revenue stream.   I just hope the t-shirts come in girl sizes.  "

so....your pissed that they are trying to actually make some money, and you dont feel they should.. like every one else on the internet should never ever make money since you use adblock plus and never allow ad's?
game trailers paid for by ad's other people view the ad's your getting a free ride dick.
 
they aren't being hypocritical, your being a dick that is basically saying no one should EVER make money ever and you should allways be allowed to get a free ride.
I use adblock plus and I allow every thing on giantbomb so they get ad dollars from me, If a site gives me useful stuff and its ad's aren't obtrusive then I allow ad's on the site.

dumb

" I love Giant Bomb. I've followed the current crew since that other website was called videogames.com. Since the full site launched in July of 2008, GB has provided awesome commentary on video games and other crazy stuff the gang is in to. From Endurance Runs, to Quick Looks, to the Bombcast, to freaking Mailbags; any time a new video is posted here, I have to stop what I'm doing and watch the whole thing. It's been really cool watching this little site grow into one of the most influential gaming sites on the internet.   That being said, I worry for the future.   The GB crew several times has harped on companies who overcharge for DLC and content that should be on the disc. Yet, at the same time, they are going to start charging people a monthly fee for a t-shirt and the ability to access the new and improved mobile website. If that's not hypocritical, I don't know what is. I can download movies and trailers by using a Firefox plugin. I can get HD videos from Gametrailers for free. No advertisements? Once again, there's Ad Block plus. Everything they're offering I can already receive, and for the amazing price of free. What exactly am I paying for here?  How is this any different from publishers charging for game modes that are already on the disc? For GB to get on their soapbox to decry the money-grabbing methods of game companies and come right back and do the exact same thing is off-putting and disgusting.  And what about for the people like me who paid for the iPhone App? Are they just going to stop supporting the paid membership  when it's not profitable anymore?   I don't get it. It seemed like the Whiskey Media group knew what it was doing. Sadly, I was wrong. "

" @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. "

giant bomb host a massive amount of video that is always funny and interesting to watch 
they have fucking tons of fan made content put up 
they have very, very,very few ads 
these peoples gotta eat too 
fuck you op you whiny shit if you dont like it dont use the site

About the Ad problem. Know what I like? Add-ons. That said, adblock is a beautiful thing. <3
I don't plan on paying anyway, it's not really that big of a deal. Even when I didn't have this add-on.

Its not as if they are now going to provide a minimal amount for non-paying customers (which is what certain developers do). They are just adding more stuff for people who want to pay.

 Yet, at the same time, they are going to start charging people a monthly fee for a t-shirt and the ability to access the new and improved mobile website.

" @Azteck:  I've read people complaining about biased reviews. That answer your question? Personally I think the Blazblue and Lost Planet 2 reviews are.....interesting, but a review is an opinion and everyone is entitled to their own. "

I for one, wondered how they made any money to keep going since I rarely saw any ads.  I'm not complaining or anything, just wondering how they were making any money at all.  I'm glad they have been, because this and all the other Whiskey sites are pretty damn awesome.
 
I'll be subscribing.

It's the equivalent of going to a music venue...ya buy merch because you know it's money going to support the band.
 
...and because yer not some dick hole walmart shopper what would walk into and independently owned shop of hand made items by the very person that owns said shop and then go, "well i can get basicly the same thing for $5 cheaper at walmart". 
 
If ya don't understand just keep walkin.

"Don't like it? Don't pay. No one is forcing you to. The fact of the matter is, if GB is going to continue to deliver content to us with minimal, relevant ads, this is what has to happen, and there are plenty of people aside from your bitter ass who are willing to shove out a little dough to help the guys out. It's not hypocrisy, it's business, and it's absolutely not the same thing as companies overcharging for DLC. The site as it is will not change, and the extras won't be necessary to enjoy the content you already have access to.  So quit fucking bitching, you entitled sack of shit. "

" @Milkman:  
You understand the concept of bias? A favouring of one thing over another due to a particular tendency or inclination? Thus someone, take Brad, reviewing Starcraft 2 over someone who doesn't like Starcraft 2 is going to have a more positive bias towards the game. You cannot separate bias from the opinion, which is essentially what a review is. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, just like Jeff and his love of Mortal Kombat would explain his MKvDC score. It's the reality of the situation. If they love a game, they will review it with a positive bias..if they hate it,  it will have a negative bias..whatever the quality of the underlying game. That was what I was getting at. 
 
However, if you actually read what i wrote, i intended it to relate to the usual complaints levied at the staff/site. I'm not complaining about the review scores, they are what they are.  
 
@PrivateIronTFU:  Dude, I don't know you. You believe what you like. Makes no difference to me.  "

Good lord, people use the word 'bias' way too much.

The paid option won't change anything. If you don't get it, you're not going to lose anything you don't have. You're complaining about the paid service, yet there are little to no ads and those are recent- previously the only way these guys made money was through the Dragon Age QOTW (they were paid for that) the Bioshock 2 ads, etc. If they don't roll this out, there's a good chance that they will fail to make money and shut down, and you will lose the site you claim to love so much. 
 
Also, I don't see how you can complain about any of this stuff when Dave has said that they're still working on what to include, and the things he listed were just what was definitely in there- there may be more awesome shit to come, so don't fucking complain till you know everything.

" @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. "

LOL "