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Rob P wrote:
> "Darin Johnson" <darin@usa.net> wrote in message
> news:72088a8a-e226-438e-b997-f558430020e0@c65g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>> On Sep 9, 11:56 am, Tim Smith <reply_in_gr...@mouse-potato.com>
>> wrote:
>>> Most of the reviewers haven't ran into anything yet. They are
>>> posting their reviews *before* trying the game. That rules out most
>>> of your explanations.
>>
>> But I want my reviews before I buy a game.  If the only
>> people doing reviews are professional gaming magazines and
>> web sites, then you can't trust the reviews.  That's why I
>> don't buy games until months or years after they come out :-)
>>
>> --
>> Darin Johnson
>
> Agreed. None of the professional reviewers mention DRM or activation
> limits. To me this is a fundamental part of the merchantable package
> as it directly affects its value.
>
> I am of the belief that the advertising and the packaging of these
> DRM laden games is in breach of the UK Sale of Goods Act 1979 with
> respect to 'Of Satisfactory Quality'.
>
> A consumer should know, before they buy a game, how often they can
> activate or install it.  Not indicating these limits directly affects
> the Merchantable quality and value of the package, yet it is never
> placed on the packaging or advertising. This is a misrepresentation
> of the contents of the box as a consumer can reasonably expect to
> install a piece of software as often as they like, provided that
> there is only ever one instance of the installation at any one time
> and that they are the legal owners of the CD/DVD.
>
> I am in communications with the Uk Trading Standards body about this
> and hope to pursue this further.
>
Keep us informed please?  And I wish you luck.

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