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eh? Pay for Object Dock 2.0 Beta? Without even a new Feature list?

eh? Pay for Object Dock 2.0 Beta? Without even a new Feature list?

Ok, so being an old time object dock user, I got the pre-order email to get into the beta. And while $10 - $20 dollars isn't the end of the world,I think it is kinda lame to charge to help you test out and fix your software. Not only do you want us to lay out money to help you fix bugs, but you didn't even give us a feature list of the upcoming ObjectDock Plus 2.0.

Am I missing something here or is this just poor marketing.  Don't get me wrong. I love object dock plus, but not enough to pay for something that I have no idea what I'm paying for..

Stardock, you might want to rethink this...

 

 

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Reply #101 Top

OK.

  • Pre-orders are not being charged until the app is ready for download.  Any charges you might see are pre-authorization charges from your credit card company.  Some do it, some don't.

  • You are not purchasing a beta, you are pre-ordering ObjectDock 2.0 with the option to download the beta when available.  It is not required, and if you are not comfortable with a beta, I recommend either pre-ordering and waiting until final release, or waiting until the launch.

 

 

Reply #102 Top

What ID said....;)

Reply #103 Top

Can this 'option' also be purchased via PayPal when the beta is out ?

Reply #104 Top

-double post- *sigh*

Reply #105 Top

wrong or not, you still have the choice.  i think everyone complaining needs to recognize that.  also, stardock has a pretty good track record, i've been an obnt subscriber for i don't even know, 8-10 years or something?  sure, i've had my share of complaints and problems, but that doesn't keep me from continuing to buy their software, they earned my trust.

if blizzard charged for starcraft or WoW betas, u can rest assured millions would pre-order for the beta.  this has actually become quite common in the gaming scene now, lots of games advertise beta access with game preorders, and many people buy it.

it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?

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Reply #106 Top

Can this 'option' also be purchased via PayPal when the beta is out ?

Yes.  Paypal just can't be used now because it's not being charged right a way.

Reply #107 Top

it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?

Precisely.

Reply #108 Top

I think peps who own ODPLUS should have been given the beta for free, makes no sense to me paying for something without it being a finished product.

Reply #109 Top

it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?

One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing. :rolleyes:

Reply #110 Top

Quoting Mirsguy, reply 109

it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?


One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.

+1

Reply #111 Top

Quoting ALMonty, reply 110
Quoting Mirsguy, reply 109
it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?


One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.


+1

+1

Reply #112 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 111

Quoting ALMonty, reply 110Quoting Mirsguy, reply 109
it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?


One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.


+1

+1

 

Doc,

 

I don't think you can meta-+1 something; I'm pretty sure that tears the fabric of the space-time continuum and allows Those Who Wait and Watch access to our dimension. But, hey, you're a doctor, do what you think is best. . . .

:omg:

Reply #113 Top

Too much negativity in the forums these days...that pretty much sums up why I haven't been around much. 

 

Reply #114 Top

Quoting warreni, reply 112
Quoting DrJBHL, reply 111
Quoting ALMonty, reply 110Quoting Mirsguy, reply 109
it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?


One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.


+1

+1

 

Doc,

 

I don't think you can meta-+1 something; I'm pretty sure that tears the fabric of the space-time continuum and allows Those Who Wait and Watch access to our dimension. But, hey, you're a doctor, do what you think is best. . . .


+1

Reply #115 Top

The anticipation mounts as beta time is soon to arrive and I have already hired a group of :ninja: :ninja: to guard the door while I explore 2.0.

 

 

:grin:

Reply #116 Top

One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.

Yeah! For christ sake...I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade. I mean for christ sake! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade. I mean seriously! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.I mean for the love of some god! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.I mean really! Over 340 docks later! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.(Hey! Psssst! Is it working?) XD

Reply #117 Top

Quoting DisturbedComputer, reply 96

Supports Windows 7 (including x64 support on Vista)

Can't you read or think? On ObjectDock 2.0 specification you have write:

System Requirements
Minimum:
Windows 7/Vista/XP(32-bit)

that mean: Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows Xp 32-bit
 
I don't see how you get Windows 7 64bit out of that

 

but i see it easyly. information (including x64 support on Vista) is for that who are always asking on forum when OD+ will fully support 64 bit on vista. previous version wasn't officially available for vista 64. i see that requirements should be writen for non thinking people like this:

"requrements:

vista rtm 32, vista rtm 64, vista sp1 32, vista sp1 64, vista sp2 32, vista sp2 64,  etc. "

maybe also with language of system which is support :]

 

Reply #118 Top

Quoting Mirsguy, reply 109

it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?


One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.

 

Brian....I want your next blind...and I want it for free!!  :grin:

Reply #119 Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 116

One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.


Yeah! For christ sake...I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade. I mean for christ sake! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade. I mean seriously! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.I mean for the love of some god! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.I mean really! Over 340 docks later! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.(Hey! Psssst! Is it working?)

+10 (If that's possible)

Reply #120 Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 118
Quoting Mirsguy, reply 109
it just annoys the hell outta me that people complain about it when they have the choice not to participate, why complain, whats the point?


One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.


 

Brian....I want your next blind...and I want it for free!! 

I want it also Brian and please hurry up.

Reply #121 Top

Brian....I want your next blind...and I want it for free!!

I want it also Brian and please hurry up.

Stop yer whinin'! :grin:

Reply #122 Top

X(

Reply #124 Top

 

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 116
One reason I haven't been hanging around in the forums much anymore. Everybody whines about everything. Everybody expects something for nothing.

Yeah! For christ sake...I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade. I mean for christ sake! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade. I mean seriously! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.I mean for the love of some god! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.I mean really! Over 340 docks later! I've contributed more to ObjectDock than anyone..do you see me in here whinning about not getting a free copy of the upgrade.(Hey! Psssst! Is it working?)

Whinning? You mean whining? :typo:

G-d is capitalized.  :typo:

"christ sake"? You mean "Christ's sake"?  :typo:

No question marks, multiple sentence fragments, missing commas, missing spaces, parenthetical exclamatories and interrogatories: You have been demoted to seventh grade. Your English teachers have been rolling in their graves for hours. The grammar police are on their way, Mr. WebGizmos. You shall be incarcerated in the Jafo Grammar Reform School of Queensland, and you will be reduced to penmanship, grammar and spelling lessons for the remainder of your (how appropriate) sentence.

Due to the gravity of your offense, a really embarrassing time out with a mandatory pointy hat is also required, you bad boy.

:P

 *edit: The first update to ObjectDock Plus 2.0 will be OD+ 2.Whine   XD .

 

Reply #125 Top

No question marks, multiple sentence fragments, missing commas, missing spaces, parenthetical exclamatories and interrogatories: You have been demoted to seventh grade. Your English teachers have been rolling in their graves for hours. The grammar police are on their way, Mr. WebGizmos. You shall be incarcerated in the Jafo Grammar Reform School of Queensland, and you will be reduced to penmanship, grammar and spelling lessons for the remainder of your (how appropriate) sentence.

Due to the gravity of your offense, a really embarrassing time out with a mandatory pointy hat is also required, you bad boy.

Ehhhh....go shop something! Better yet...shop you! XD Clearly you've mistaken me for someone that gives a shop!  :grin: