The underlying sentiment behind most of the Xbox One reactions is what's most disturbing: a belief that these electronic devices are in some way owed to us, and therefore any terms, prices or features that we don't want are considered tantamount to attempted theft. That mindset is self-defeating and inevitably encourages an attitude of perpetual victimhood, and so it's little wonder why people react with unhealthy rage when an entertainment device might not live up to their expectations.
If the devices are owned by us, then we have a right to bitch if something is not to our liking. I don't care about buying used games nor do I sell games. What I do do (ha!) is take games over to my buddies house sometimes and let them borrow games. The hoops that these rumors seem to suggest you will have to jump through just to be able to do this are ridiculous; there must be a better solution.
You certainly have a right to Free Speech, and I would never tell you not to complain. Voice your desires and expectations, absolutely. But if the Xbox One doesn't meet your standards, then you probably shouldn't buy one. Why buy something you don't want? There's a distinction here, and it's important. It isn't the opinions about Microsoft's poorly explained business model at issue; it's the premise behind many of the complaints that I wanted to address. I don't like any of these used-game limitations either, and it's likely why I won't buy and Xbox One. But I never had a right to own an Xbox One, just as Microsoft didn't have a right to my money. They don't offer what I want, I don't buy. It's incredibly liberating, really.
I can't stress this enough: if you don't like the features of Xbox One, VOICE YOUR OPINION! By all means! Tell'em that you won't buy an Xbox One unless they change the policy.
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