br00t4c, to random
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Unity makes major changes to controversial install-fee program

#fee #fees

https://arstechnica.com/?p=1970524

itnewsbot, to gaming

Unity makes major changes to controversial install-fee program - Enlarge / Unity is hoping you will see this logo in a better light afte... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1970524 #gaming #engine #trust #unity #fees

tezoatlipoca, to random
@tezoatlipoca@mas.to avatar

Of all the low down scummy , I think I hate the NSF fee the absolute worst.

Back in the day, it made sense when electronic transactions didn't exist and while cheques could be routed electronically due to their routing number, a human still had to process it. There was cost associated with the bounce.

But $48 for dipping $2 into on a $15 purchase these days? Cmon. It costs the bank nothing (ok a few electrons of server power). The true definition of a on the .

tezoatlipoca,
@tezoatlipoca@mas.to avatar

If I ran a bank, (if not abolished entirely):

  • would only be applied 24 hrs after the infringing transaction if the account is still negative - a $48 penalty because an account transaction came in an hour late = lame.

  • would scale with the size of the overage. The penalty for overdrafting by $1 << being short $100.

  • would be charged to a special NSF account. This gets clawed back interest free at <low % rate> from your main account only when you have balance >> <$threshold>.

br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to random
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Unity Backpedals on Its Horrible Plan for Game Install Fees Amid Developer Backlash

https://gizmodo.com/unity-backpedals-on-its-plan-for-game-install-fees-1850848364

br00t4c, to random
@br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

Hidden online fees are draining consumers' wallets -- and it's getting worse

#consumers #fees

https://www.alternet.org/inflation-2665390488/

br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to random
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Unity's new "per-install" pricing enrages the game development community

#development #fees

https://arstechnica.com/?p=1968082

majorlinux, to unity
@majorlinux@toot.majorshouse.com avatar

This has been an absolute shitshow from the very begininng.

Unity backtracks slightly on plans to charge developers for game installs https://www.eurogamer.net/unity-backtracks-slightly-on-plans-to-charge-developers-for-game-installs

#Unity #Developers #Fees #GamingNews

playmedusa, to unity
@playmedusa@mastodon.gamedev.place avatar

Can't be that difficult if Unreal does it, right?

br00t4c, to Life
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aruiz, to random

"But Bitcoin is a great way to monetize excess renewables"

No, this was never true. If you make a capital investment in a mining rig, then you want that rig making you money 24hrs, not just when the rest of the grid is not consuming renewables.

You become a baseload leech.

Bitcoin must die.

https://social.platypush.tech/@blacklight/111028903112151981

kkarhan,

@aruiz +9001%

#ASIC-Mining like #Bitcoin :bitcoin: should be illegal for being an #EnvoirmentalCrime and creating thousands of tons of 100% avoidable #eWaste.

Because unlike a #Server mining #Monero :monero: you can't repurpose any Bitcoin rig at all.

Also once the last Bitcoin is mined, it'll basically burst as the bubble it is because #fees for #transactions will be absurdly high.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw6aMxaNmXA

br00t4c, to college
@br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

'Literally half the fees are embezzlement': UPenn student breaks down the $106,955 cost of one year's tuition

#college #fees

https://www.dailydot.com/news/upenn-100k-tuition/

br00t4c, to random
@br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

'Everywhere I go I'm being asked to tip': Customer responds to server complaining about low tips, calls out extra 'service charges'

#charges #fees

https://www.dailydot.com/news/customer-calls-out-tipping-extra-service-charges/

br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to random
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Investors' shift to low-cost funds brings average fees down

#fees #newyork

https://qz.com/investors-shift-to-low-cost-funds-brings-average-fees-d-1850791207

br00t4c, to random
@br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

England women's match fees increased to match men's by England and Wales Cricket Board

#fees

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66653971?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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carnage4life, to random
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I’m late to the party but congratulations to the Indian Space Agency for being the fourth country to land on the moon.

The trip cost $75 million which is cheaper than a bunch of Hollywood movies about going to space including Gravity & Interstellar.

The space race is back.

https://www.independent.co.uk/space/chandrayaan-3-budget-india-interstellar-b2399203.html

kkarhan,

@Syulang @mekkaokereke @carnage4life @BNetzA @verbraucherzentrale

After all, #fees for #eSIM - changes have been banned by a court, as those are disadvantaging customers in an unexpectable way [compared to SIM cards]...

https://www.teltarif.de/drillisch-esim-gerichtsurteil-keine-15-euro-zahlen/news/86908.html

Farfa, to fantasy French
@Farfa@piaille.fr avatar

j'ai peint mon avant derniere fée : l'alchimiste !
Ben je suis vraiment content.e du résultat. J'aime beaucoup les teintes de mauves que j'ai réussi à obtenir. 😊
Et elle est vernie pq why not ?

La meme vu de 3/4 arrière droit.
la meme vu de 3/4 arrière gauche

br00t4c, to random
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IAmDannyBoling, to random
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DO NOT BUY HP PRINTERS!

I don't believe I've ever seen a more #dastardly #plan from a #hardware #manufacturer.

If you buy an #HP #printer and sign up for the optional HP Plus #service, you'll get a #firmware #update that will FORCE you to #purchase only new HP #ink cartridges — for the life of your printer. And once that firmware update happens, there is no way to undo it.

DO NOT BUY HP PRINTERS!

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/25/23736811/hp-plus-printer-ink-drm-firmware-update-cant-cancel
HP has found an exciting new way to #DRM your printer

#IAmDB

screenshot from the article "Here are a few choice quotes from the terms and conditions for HP’s ink service that I think you’ll appreciate (bolding mine): "You expressly allow HP to remotely change, patch, update or otherwise modify Your printer’s software, firmware or programming remotely, without notice to You, in order to provide the Service to You or to comply with applicable laws "Remote monitoring may include provision to HP of one or more of: page counts, types of documents printed (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, pdf, jpeg, etc.), types of devices that initiated print jobs, printer serial number, cartridge information (e.g. HP original cartridge status, and whether the cartridge was new or used at the time of its last insertion into the printer), and other similar types of metrics related to your Service as may be added by HP from time to time "You agree to maintain connectivity of Your Printer to the Internet and to not remove or disable any remote monitoring software or functionality on Your Printer."
screenshot from the article "If Your printer is not connected to the Internet, then the Subscription Cartridges (as defined in section d. below) will be disabled, and You will not be able to use them to print; however, You will continue to be charged for the Service as described in Section 7 (“Paying for Your Service”). In order to reactivate disabled cartridges, You will need to reconnect Your printer to the Internet and keep it connected "When Your Service is cancelled for any reason, HP will remotely disable the Subscription Cartridges and You will no longer be able to print with the Subscription Cartridges. In such a case, you will need to purchase a regular HP cartridge compatible with your printer, in order to continue printing "HP may increase or otherwise change the Service Plan Fee and Overage Fee, and add additional fees, for any Service Plan, or otherwise change or add Service Plans at any time in HP’s sole discretion with prior notice to You."

IAmDannyBoling,
@IAmDannyBoling@mstdn.social avatar

to the story about HP's evil plot to and/or your if you don't follow their strict edicts — & also continue to their — even when you're not using it to !

CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT! 🥳

This is great news for anyone who now owns a plastic and glass electronic .

https://www.techspot.com/news/99817-hp-face-class-action-bricking-all-one-printers.html
will face a for all-in-one when the is low.

ORIGINAL STORY HERE:
https://mstdn.social/@IAmDannyBoling/110436802998398861

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