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[–] 75 points 1 month ago (3 children)

"They say that existing EU consumer law "already provides for important safeguards protecting the economic interests of consumers", and note that video game publishers have to inform about "the duration and the conditions for terminating the contract before the consumers signs up for the video game"."

Well that would be cool, but anything about the duration and conditions for terminating the contract i've ever read on boxes or terms of service is: " We can do whatever we like, whenever we like, just so we're clear' (im slightly paraphrasing). So it sound to me like the EC says: " Well these sellers said fuck you up front so they're immune to any responsibility". Cool, cool. I saw a digital fairness act, but maybe we can hang something up in the mandated warranty tree? So if a game shuts down in 6 months barring you from playing, you would be entitled to some form of restitution instead of hoping the dev has morals.

Still doesn't solve that corpo's have their fingers over the killbuttons on our cultural heritage existence, so, you know, there's a lot of work to do still.

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  • [–] 16 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    o it sound to me like the EC says: " Well these sellers said fuck you up front so they’re immune to any responsibility"

    Upfront? As in the UELA you get to read after opening the box, at which point you can't return the game anymore?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    It's a basic premise of European and EU legal systems that you cannot use a contract to subvert national or international law. I guess the difficulty is who exactly enforces the existing laws that are supposed to guard against consumers getting ripped off.

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  • [+] -90 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Its not the eu's job to protect cultural heritage. What kind of nut job comes to conclusions like this?

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  • [–] 90 points 1 month ago* (2 children)

    here is a quote from the european commision:

    the EU is committed to safeguarding and enhancing Europe's cultural heritage.

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  • [+] -90 points 1 month ago (6 children)

    Well that's a broad interpretation of a translation into a language no EU country officially speaks. So...

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  • [–] 31 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    L’Union européenne a pour mission de soutenir et de compléter les actions menées par les États membres pour préserver et promouvoir le patrimoine culturel de l’Europe.

    Better ?

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  • [–] 27 points 1 month ago

    Dude, it's ok to be wrong sometimes, no one would judge you :) In fact, it's a sign of strength to be able to admit you're wrong, and people will like you more for it. It'll also be good for you personally as you will be more effective in more things :)

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