03-23-2010, 04:09 PM
Oh please.....
The Virtual Sex Machine WAS the first product, is still the best product, and has been a success for a long, long time now. I always get a kick out of people that come along after and suddenly "invent" an idea that has been in the market place for more than 10 years. To clarify, for those that want to have some revisionist version of history, The Virtual Sex Machine ™ was made available for retail sale in June 2000 to the general public.
It was first demonstrated on a national television network in Washington Dc in June 1998. There are dozens, if Not hundreds of references to this, as well as a copy of the original broadcast available. So please spare me your "chicken little the sky is falling" on the product. It's already been through 7 private, and three major upgrades in its history, and that's not ending soon.
And I'm sorry, but your trademark opinions are simply bullshit. I can't say it any other way than to let you know you just don't know what you're talking about. You can believe what you want, but it's likely you'll learn the hard way. And I realize everyone wants to feel self important, but it's likely you haven't been bothered, 'cause you just don't matter enough. But make no mistake, Digital Playground is a litigious bunch, and they aren't afraid to break out the lawyers. (again, a little research here, will teach you allot) Take some time. LEARN about how it works before you say things that you will later know are just wrong.
START at the USPTO. And no, AEBN hasn't registered a variation of "virtual sex." They've registered several versions of "Real Touch." did you really not understand that? Who ever heard of "virtual sex Flooring?" (FYI-That use, right there, explaining it to you? that's considered "fair use.")
And in your example, Read the actual DECISION in the VirtualSex.com case. Not the paraphrased fast food version you got from a press release, or a regurgitated news feed, assumed you understood, or the writer did, and burned your version into your brain. Again, you just don't understand how it works, and how very little of that case has anything to do with any current use. Better yet, ASK a Lawyer. Pick one you like. Get an opinion that means something. Don't take my word for it, and certainly not some "guy" that writes something on the internet.
And get this clear......I'm excited AEBN has entered the marketplace. It's a HUGE marketplace. HUGE. and even bigger than that, SUPER HUGE. No single company, let alone the only two in existence right now, can hope to cover the whole spectrum. We are just at the BEGINNINGS of this industry. Know how I know? It was only invented 10 years ago, and there are only 2 companies with products that work on the street. Its got a BIG future. I'm just dissapointed it's not unfolding faster! We need MORE, not less, companies investing in the technology, and MORE not less, units sold, all around.
I want AEBN to throw TONS of money at advertising the technology...... TONS! Bring all the attention you can, let the public decide on a sales model. (You brought up, not me.) But if you want my opinion, I think AEBN's model is doomed for failure. People don't like a clock ticking, and the AEBN product is locked into a validation script requiring the company to stay in existance, be online, and the customer to have an internet connection to use it. That way they can track your usage, know what, how much, and where you are using their product, and charge you whatever they want. And, as you are learning, they can change that price on the fly. Up, or Down. Read your agreement.
That model has failed, over and over again in the marketplace. You either have some kind of ownership, like I buy windows XP, and I can use it forever, at no additional charge, no matter what happens to Microsoft, or you have a FREE product that requires you to use it online. How's that working out for the big boys?
Microsoft is still SELLING software, not renting it. Google has to GIVE AWAY their online office. It's not MY idea, it's the world's idea.
And don't argue with me about the "sales vs rental" model.
There are some things, people will rent, and some things people want to buy.
People BUY videos they want to watch more than once, but rent, (and mostly now, for only a dollar) movies they only want to see once.
Adult movies are very slightly different. Sure, there are some people will only want/use one time, but I hear people talking about, "lifetime access to a single clip title for $29.95."
So, let's pick that one, and compare, shall we?
Ok, 1 clip, 10-15 minutes? $29.95 for the "lifetime" of the company/license of title to AEBN. right? And they are tracking you, and your experience is based on network connection speed, uptime of the server, and the fact that you HAVE an internet connection, (Another $30-60/month) No internet, no use. No server, no use. No company, no use You have an expensive paperweight, and $29.95 for nothing in existence. (Remember, you have no physical copy of the content, and based on their license, you never will)
So, that's choice number 1.
Or you go to "other product," where the "clips" are basically about $10 each (4-5 clips for $39.69, NONE higher.) You need nothing else, nobody is tracking you, who cares if the company goes away? you can use that video on any computer, anywhere, anytime you want, as often as you want, and you don't NEED an internet connection.
So it's real simple: $29.95, Strings, additional costs, vs $10. Winner? it's obvious.
And we haven't touched on the actual hardware, or user experience, have we?
Did you want to compare Bones to bones on that? Check back with me IN 10 YEARS.
There's a reason they still make corvettes, you know?
But hey, gawd bless 'em. At least they are DOING something. They are putting forth a product, and trying. I say we throw lots of shit at the wall, and let's see what sticks.
The Virtual Sex Machine WAS the first product, is still the best product, and has been a success for a long, long time now. I always get a kick out of people that come along after and suddenly "invent" an idea that has been in the market place for more than 10 years. To clarify, for those that want to have some revisionist version of history, The Virtual Sex Machine ™ was made available for retail sale in June 2000 to the general public.
It was first demonstrated on a national television network in Washington Dc in June 1998. There are dozens, if Not hundreds of references to this, as well as a copy of the original broadcast available. So please spare me your "chicken little the sky is falling" on the product. It's already been through 7 private, and three major upgrades in its history, and that's not ending soon.
And I'm sorry, but your trademark opinions are simply bullshit. I can't say it any other way than to let you know you just don't know what you're talking about. You can believe what you want, but it's likely you'll learn the hard way. And I realize everyone wants to feel self important, but it's likely you haven't been bothered, 'cause you just don't matter enough. But make no mistake, Digital Playground is a litigious bunch, and they aren't afraid to break out the lawyers. (again, a little research here, will teach you allot) Take some time. LEARN about how it works before you say things that you will later know are just wrong.
START at the USPTO. And no, AEBN hasn't registered a variation of "virtual sex." They've registered several versions of "Real Touch." did you really not understand that? Who ever heard of "virtual sex Flooring?" (FYI-That use, right there, explaining it to you? that's considered "fair use.")
And in your example, Read the actual DECISION in the VirtualSex.com case. Not the paraphrased fast food version you got from a press release, or a regurgitated news feed, assumed you understood, or the writer did, and burned your version into your brain. Again, you just don't understand how it works, and how very little of that case has anything to do with any current use. Better yet, ASK a Lawyer. Pick one you like. Get an opinion that means something. Don't take my word for it, and certainly not some "guy" that writes something on the internet.
And get this clear......I'm excited AEBN has entered the marketplace. It's a HUGE marketplace. HUGE. and even bigger than that, SUPER HUGE. No single company, let alone the only two in existence right now, can hope to cover the whole spectrum. We are just at the BEGINNINGS of this industry. Know how I know? It was only invented 10 years ago, and there are only 2 companies with products that work on the street. Its got a BIG future. I'm just dissapointed it's not unfolding faster! We need MORE, not less, companies investing in the technology, and MORE not less, units sold, all around.
I want AEBN to throw TONS of money at advertising the technology...... TONS! Bring all the attention you can, let the public decide on a sales model. (You brought up, not me.) But if you want my opinion, I think AEBN's model is doomed for failure. People don't like a clock ticking, and the AEBN product is locked into a validation script requiring the company to stay in existance, be online, and the customer to have an internet connection to use it. That way they can track your usage, know what, how much, and where you are using their product, and charge you whatever they want. And, as you are learning, they can change that price on the fly. Up, or Down. Read your agreement.
That model has failed, over and over again in the marketplace. You either have some kind of ownership, like I buy windows XP, and I can use it forever, at no additional charge, no matter what happens to Microsoft, or you have a FREE product that requires you to use it online. How's that working out for the big boys?
Microsoft is still SELLING software, not renting it. Google has to GIVE AWAY their online office. It's not MY idea, it's the world's idea.
And don't argue with me about the "sales vs rental" model.
There are some things, people will rent, and some things people want to buy.
People BUY videos they want to watch more than once, but rent, (and mostly now, for only a dollar) movies they only want to see once.
Adult movies are very slightly different. Sure, there are some people will only want/use one time, but I hear people talking about, "lifetime access to a single clip title for $29.95."
So, let's pick that one, and compare, shall we?
Ok, 1 clip, 10-15 minutes? $29.95 for the "lifetime" of the company/license of title to AEBN. right? And they are tracking you, and your experience is based on network connection speed, uptime of the server, and the fact that you HAVE an internet connection, (Another $30-60/month) No internet, no use. No server, no use. No company, no use You have an expensive paperweight, and $29.95 for nothing in existence. (Remember, you have no physical copy of the content, and based on their license, you never will)
So, that's choice number 1.
Or you go to "other product," where the "clips" are basically about $10 each (4-5 clips for $39.69, NONE higher.) You need nothing else, nobody is tracking you, who cares if the company goes away? you can use that video on any computer, anywhere, anytime you want, as often as you want, and you don't NEED an internet connection.
So it's real simple: $29.95, Strings, additional costs, vs $10. Winner? it's obvious.
And we haven't touched on the actual hardware, or user experience, have we?
Did you want to compare Bones to bones on that? Check back with me IN 10 YEARS.
There's a reason they still make corvettes, you know?
But hey, gawd bless 'em. At least they are DOING something. They are putting forth a product, and trying. I say we throw lots of shit at the wall, and let's see what sticks.