2016-02-17, 23:30
Here is a test for you: Without including any of the piracy add-ons, How many people would be interested in your fork if you charge say $.02 per download?
(2016-02-18, 00:14)Assassinhtpc Wrote: We will leave it at the fact that initially we did offer the setup for free on a handful of forums communities. And we had to stop when our systems couldn't keep with the requests. And almost all of the experiences have been very positive.
If you have ever had to support a piece of software, especially an open source one, you would understand the importance of having a community behind an application to help with troubleshooting etc. We unfortunately do not have the resources of a microsoft or apple for support or to develop in house apps.
Regardless, I did not come on here to start a debate or a discussion or even argue a point. It was merely intended to voice our support and address the concerns initially raised which again we FIXED the language in question immediately on our website and are re-evaluating our add-ons included.
Understand also that our target market is not necessarily you or even most of the posters in the forum, or the system tinkerer, or system builder.
Its the common person who does not have the skill set, resources, ability or values their time more than to attempt to get into this stuff on their own.
I think giving them a very simple option and a shortcut into years of media and HTPC experience in order to get them into this space is better than entirely losing out on that demographic.
And for those that are not experts we feel we offer a very valuable and safe option.
The goal here should remain focused on bringing HTPC and its core programs (like Kodi) to the masses. The more popular it becomes the more attention and legal options consumers will have. We have always strived for and promoted bringing HTPC to the world, which is why we publish for FREE on our blog over 180 step by step guides on how to customize and do even more things to your HTPC.
We all have our opinions. Just our 2 cents. Won't comment further but again just wanted to voice our support.
(2016-02-18, 00:14)Assassinhtpc Wrote: Understand also that our target market is not necessarily you or even most of the posters in the forum, or the system tinkerer, or system builder.
Its the common person who does not have the skill set, resources, ability or values their time more than to attempt to get into this stuff on their own.
(2016-02-18, 01:16)steelman1991 Wrote: Your hipocrisy is astonishing. Who are you voicing support for - it certainly isn't Kodi. Doesn't matter how you wrap it up - by including those particular add-ons you're condoning the distribution of pirated content. By all means provide a shortcut to HTPC, just drop the pathway to illegal content - I'm sure those that want to won't be long finding their way to it on their own.
Although I guess the price isn't quite so attractive without it.
(2016-02-19, 23:03)black_eagle Wrote: The only reason the target buyer is "the common person who does not have the skill set, resources or ability" is because they are the users who have no clue as to what they are actually getting. Build HTPC's by all means. Put Kodi/plex/Emby/JRiver or whatever on them, just don't include add-ons which reference illegal content.
(2016-02-22, 18:18)Assassinhtpc Wrote: ...
As for the argument that no one would buy our download if Add-ons were not included. I would advise not making that in the future as that argument in itself is VERY self-deprecating to the great work you have done and continue to do.
(2016-02-22, 18:18)Assassinhtpc Wrote: AGAIN, if any of the Kodi development team has an upcoming build they have finished, just PM me and we would be more than happy to share a download setup license with them to trial and for their thoughts and suggestions.
FINALLY, We support your efforts, we aren't here to battle or disagree.
(2016-02-22, 18:37)cd2022 Wrote:(2016-02-22, 18:18)Assassinhtpc Wrote: ...
As for the argument that no one would buy our download if Add-ons were not included. I would advise not making that in the future as that argument in itself is VERY self-deprecating to the great work you have done and continue to do.
WTF?!? Don't have the audacity to take on the challenge and prove it wrong?
(2016-02-22, 18:18)Assassinhtpc Wrote: AGAIN, if any of the Kodi development team has an upcoming build they have finished, just PM me and we would be more than happy to share a download setup license with them to trial and for their thoughts and suggestions.
FINALLY, We support your efforts, we aren't here to battle or disagree.
Just go away already.