Note: this is a direct copy from reddit. I am merely spreading the word
[quote]I know, these things never work. I know, this probably sounds entitled. Perhaps it is, but I ask that you at least read all of this before you make those judgments and dismiss this post.
If you haven't read the top post by now, Luke Smith has taken it upon himself to slap every last player in the face and show us that we're nothing more than cattle to Bungie. If that sounds reactive or like hyperbole, please read the article and you'll realize that it's a pretty accurate assessment. This doesn't just insult you and I as regular players, but it spits on all of the hard work of everyone who made awesome community tools to fill in the gaps of Bungie's otherwise 6.5/10 game. Things like LFG sites that were made to compensate for the lack of matchmaking; like DestinyPublicEvents or Destiny Item Manager; like Destiny Ghost Hunter or sites that give you a better look at the Grimoire so that you have even the slightest clue as to what story actually exists in this game. The list can go on. We as a community put a lot of time and effort into making this game more than we were given. And don't get me wrong, there are some fantastic people at Bungie working their hardest to constantly improve the game, to listen to us and implement as much feedback as they can, to give use the tools needed to build everything I just mentioned. I get that. I'm hugely grateful for them, too.
However, we can't let an attitude like Luke Smith's dictate the future of this game without being contested. We shouldn't, anyways. We didn't just play this game; we invested in their community. We invested our time and talents to enrich the experience for each other in ways the game itself couldn't. Yet now we're being treated like we're nothing more than a pile of wallets? I get that they're a business, but you don't build a strong base for a game that's supposed to last 10 years by ostracizing and insulting your existing player-base.
For that reason, I implore anyone reading this to consider taking a day off. Just one day of either watching Netflix or playing a different game (new Batman, yes?) or anything else, really. That Tuesday, when they expect all of us to rush back into the weekly events and start knocking out our chores (likely even offering us some trinket to celebrate their favorite day of the year), let's actually show them what happens if we take our business elsewhere. Let's try to drive their server numbers to record lows. Let's organize ourselves as the community that wants this game to be as great as we know it can be and tell them in a way that even Activision can understand that we don't agree with their direction and we're not afraid to go elsewhere (especially after that E3 we were given this year). They need to stay competitive to retain us, so please, I only ask that you consider grabbing your friends and playing something else on Bungie Day this year. Show them that we matter just as much as any new players they mean to attract.
It's your choice as to how the future of this game shapes up, so do you want to try to make a statement or do you want to pay $40 for exclusive dance moves?[/quote]
Edit: I really do loathe people who don't even read the post and just go down to the comments to insult/rage against me. If you read the post and still don't see any point in not logging on, fine. But read the damn post!
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Edited by Bolt: 6/24/2015 2:23:07 PM
Started a new topic: For those choosing to not play Destiny on 7/7/2015...(16 Replies))
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Next I expect to see; "free gjallarhorns for guardians that complete 3 NF on 7/7/15" :) boycott averted :D
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Why boycott for just 1 day? It would make absolutely no difference. I would if it did. Thinking bout quitin cuz this shit.
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This boycott, or lapse in play, is still worth doing. http://www.engadget.com/2015/06/24/bungie-the-taken-king-apology/ I appreciate Bungie's apology, however, I am also not buying the DLC until after the release and I am participating in the July 7th play lapse. Luke's interview, the Red Bull deal and PS4 exclusive just make me want to back up from the game a bit. I think players being a little more discerning is better for all in the long-run.
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I'll forget to not log on. My bad.
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I'm still buying it it's supposed to be a better story plus I want to support this company and I know that u said it will make the rethink what they want to do in the future but I think ACTIVISION employees are rubbing off way to much
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Edited by Hangz: 6/24/2015 6:22:35 PMIma stop playing from now till idk when. I got bored already. I have everything I need including the new exotics and most PoE and lighthouse weapons with burns. I'm just doing night falls to get those hunter boots and that's it.
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Deal no log in
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Agreed. I will buy the TTK, but a month or two after release and I will join July 7th boycott and not play on that day. Finally, the tweet from my Twitter account: @Bungie @DestinyTheGame #DestinyTheGame #DestinyBoycott77 volunteer on July 7th, do something for someone!
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No, -blam!- off
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due to all the butthurt and apparent bitch-blood that runs through all of these loser goof troops veins, i pledge to play destiny for 24hrs non-stop on july 7. it's the only way to counteract all the sand-shrouded vaginas found in these forums. sack up, nancies.
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Muted. See you on 7/7.
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I won't being seeing you on 7/7/15. I'll be off line ;)
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"Veteran Player" 2810 Grimoire.
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So because a Raid Designer wanted to talk about game mechanics for the game he's been hard at work creating but instead was pressured into answering questions he knew nothing about and had no interest in talking about and acted snarky (and rightfully so given the situation he was put it), that means we've been "slapped in the face"? You all need to get a grip, take off the tinfoil hats, and calm down. -blam!-ing rediculous, all of you
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:D that's my birthday[spoiler]i work on my birthday[/spoiler]
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Edited by Waynard1724: 6/24/2015 2:28:23 AMAlready starting my hiatus it seems. Haven't been able to make myself log in for a few days now. Comment by Mr Smith didn't help, but... well, reasons. [spoiler]Among aforementioned reasons, definitely won't be back if they nerf one of the coveted /powerful weapons in the game that I have because I completed (legitimately at that) what could be considered one of the more if not most difficult bounties to finish and wasn't just held hostage by the mercy, or lack thereof, of RNG.[/spoiler] [spoiler]If Thorn is nerfed then Xur should sell Gjallarhorn. [/spoiler]
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If anything I'm more pissed off about the RedBull promotion which locks players out of a quest if they don't buy a can of poison.
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Well said and it won't cost me anything, count me in or should I say logged out.
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Bump I'm in
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Definitely in.
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This is stupid...
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On bungie day I shall be playing battlefield.
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why not just boycott dlc pre order? Why would bungie give a shit if we didnt login on 7/7?