GameStore Spam

[andargor]

Please disable any further spam messages from the GameStore.

I have never willingly allowed such mailings, and I find that my "GameStore Account" had indications that I had opted-in, when I systematically disable such check boxes.

I don't want any mail unless I ask for it explicitly.

EDIT: This is in reference to the " [ENGS] ENWorld GameStore Newsletter #4" sent by c.johanson@centurytel.net today.

Andargor

 

[Morrus]

You can disable it very easily by clicking here. You currently have it set at "Yes".

 

[andargor]

You can disable it very easily by clicking here.

Thanks for the reply, but it is respectfully not my point.

I don't want mailings if I don't ask for them, period. Even if they are easy to disable. So are all other forms of spam (click "unsubscribe").

I didn't ask for it, so I don't want it in my inbox in any shape or form.

Sorry if it sounds harsh, but this is something I take to heart and am not willing to compromise.

EDIT: Summary: Set the default to "No"

Andargor

 

[Morrus]

It's based on what you selected when you signed up for the boards - where you were asked specifically. Emails don't go out to anyone who said "no". The link above is just a copy of your board email settings.

 

[Twin Rose]

The system is not "smart" enough to know what mails you want to get, and what ones you don't. Many, many users have their mailing settings turned off, and that's what determines the default settings for your ENGS account. We certainly do not want to send out any spam, but we also realize that a large number of people who come to the store DO want to receive notices about special offers, sales, discounts and the like - they do want to save money. So we default it to what peoples board settings are for mailing.

 

[andargor]

I didn't even know I had an "ENGS" account, let alone known what ENGS was until this mail.

I am not going to debate good practices and UCEs ad nauseam. I've already communicated my displeasure, so it should be an indication that something is unclear to users about what they are signing up for when registering.

Andargor

 

[Jaws]

It's based on what you selected when you signed up for the boards - where you were asked specifically. Emails don't go out to anyone who said "no". The link above is just a copy of your board email settings.

ENGS wasn't around when I signed up to the boards.

Is there a way to cancel my Subscription and get my remaining money back?


Peace and smiles

j.

 

[Morrus]

ENGS wasn't around when I signed up to the boards.

Neither is anything referred to in admin-sent news, by definition! The whole concept of board-sent emails is based on the fact that it's new information. Knowing in advance what information you want and what you don't is impossible - but we do provide the option to filter that down by disabling the GameStore news specifically.

Is there a way to cancel my Subscription and get my remaining money back?

'Fraid not! I assume you're referring to your community supporter account? I don't mind refunding it if, for some reason, you're not getting the benefits of it (i.e. it's not working properly), but not every time I do or say something that people disagree with!

 

[Jaws]

but not every time I do or say something that people disagree with!

This is why I'll never buy from the EN World GameStore. And tell everyone I know not to.


Peace and smiles

j.

 

[Steverooo]

Translation:

I think what Andargor was saying is: Opt-Out is uncool. Opt-In is the way we should go. YMMV.