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Paul in the Mall at 02:47, 5 September 2025

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	* {{steamgroup\|EDramatica\|The ED Steam group.}}		* {{steamgroup\|EDramatica\|The ED Steam group.}}
	* [http://www.valveclassactionlawsuit.com Valve Class Action Lolsuit site] Let the lolsuits begin.		* [http://www.valveclassactionlawsuit.com Valve Class Action Lolsuit site] - Let the lolsuits begin.
	* ~~[http://~~archive~~.is/~~qJkeb A description of their lackluster support]		* {{archive\|qJkeb\|A description of their lackluster support.}}

	{{Gaming}}		{{Gaming}}
	{{Valve}}		{{Valve}}
	{{Timeline\|Featured article January 19th & 20th, [[2014]]\|[[Raoul DeMarest]]\|[[{{PAGENAME}}]]\|[[EmiNet]]}}		{{Timeline\|Featured article January 19th & 20th, [[2014]]\|[[Raoul DeMarest]]\|[[{{PAGENAME}}]]\|[[EmiNet]]}}

Paul in the Mall at 02:46, 5 September 2025

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	==External links==		==External links==

	~~<span class="plainlinks" style="white-space:nowrap;">[[File:Steam Template Icon2.png~~\|~~http://steamcommunity.com/groups/encyclopediadramatica_se]] [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/encyclopediadramatica_se~~ The ED Steam group.~~]</span><br />~~		* {{steamgroup\|EDramatica\|The ED Steam group.}}
	* [http://www.valveclassactionlawsuit.com Valve Class Action Lolsuit site] Let the lolsuits begin.		* [http://www.valveclassactionlawsuit.com Valve Class Action Lolsuit site] Let the lolsuits begin.
	* [http://archive.is/qJkeb A description of their lackluster support]		* [http://archive.is/qJkeb A description of their lackluster support]
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	{{Valve}}		{{Valve}}
	{{Timeline\|Featured article January 19th & 20th, [[2014]]\|[[Raoul DeMarest]]\|[[{{PAGENAME}}]]\|[[EmiNet]]}}		{{Timeline\|Featured article January 19th & 20th, [[2014]]\|[[Raoul DeMarest]]\|[[{{PAGENAME}}]]\|[[EmiNet]]}}
	~~[[Category: Gaming]]~~
	~~[[Category:Valve]]~~

The PolishPrince: /* See also */

2025-07-28T06:41:15Z

imported>Glitchlov at 05:41, 30 July 2022

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	{{achtung\|STEAM IS NOW BANNED IN [[INDONESIA]]}}		{{achtung\|STEAM IS NOW BANNED IN [[Indonesia\|INDONESIA]]}}
	{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}		{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}
	{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}		{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}

imported>Glitchlov at 05:41, 30 July 2022

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			{{achtung\|STEAM IS NOW BANNED IN [[INDONESIA]]}}
	{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}		{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}
	{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}		{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}

imported>Lazy: /* Forums and chats */

2022-07-07T21:18:34Z

Forums and chats

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	Steam's [[fuck buddy\|friends]] and [[Pedophiles\|chats]] features can generate massive amounts of lulz when used correctly, much like is possible with [[Cleverbot]].		Steam's [[fuck buddy\|friends]] and [[Pedophiles\|chats]] features can generate massive amounts of lulz when used correctly, much like is possible with [[Cleverbot]].
	If you can do it '''~~rite the~~ first time''' then you can upload the images and as a b-b-bonus, you will make the children rage.
			If you can do it '''right the first time''' then you can upload the images and, as a b-b-bonus, you will make the children rage.

	[[No\|Is there a downside]]?		[[No\|Is there a downside]]?

imported>Lazy: /* Steam hates Europe and Australia */

2022-07-07T21:17:16Z

Steam hates Europe and Australia

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	==Steam hates Europe and Australia==		==Steam hates Europe and Australia==
	[[File:Steam Prices.jpg\|thumb\|right\|40% more? '''Deal with it''']]		[[File:Steam Prices.jpg\|thumb\|right\|40% more? '''Deal with it''']]
	Because nobody cares about anything but USA, Steam has decided to make Europeans and Abos pay more for the shitty games, so they can help fund ~~The United States~~ before its bankruptcy. ~~They~~ clever way they came up with this is by proposing that one USD is equal to one Euro. And for Abos, they just charge double.		Because nobody cares about anything but the USA, Steam has decided to make Europeans and Abos pay more for the shitty games, so they can help fund the USA before its bankruptcy. The clever way they came up with this is by proposing that one USD is equal to one Euro. And for Abos, they just charge double.

	== Forums and chats ==		== Forums and chats ==

imported>Lazy: /* Market and achievements */

2022-07-07T21:16:21Z

Market and achievements

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	* There are '''retards'''. They buy pixels with their own money.		* There are '''retards'''. They buy pixels with their own money.
	* There are '''non-retards'''. They sell pixels they ~~got~~ for free and thus save money on video games.
			* There are '''non-retards'''. They sell pixels they get for free and thus save money on video games.

	* There are '''financial geniuses'''. They created a system where '''non-retards''' sell pixels to '''retards''', and take a share from each sale.		* There are '''financial geniuses'''. They created a system where '''non-retards''' sell pixels to '''retards''', and take a share from each sale.

	If you are too lazy to earn the shitty achievements then you can use this tool		If you are too lazy to earn the shitty achievements, then you can use this tool.

	~~<s>~~[http://gib.me/sam/ Steam Achievement Manager]~~</s>~~ Gets you VAC banned now. ~~<s>~~Recommended that you not use this.~~</s>~~ [[Do it faggot]].		[http://gib.me/sam/ Steam Achievement Manager] Gets you VAC banned now. Recommended that you not use this. [[Do it faggot]].

	==Steam hates Europe and Australia==		==Steam hates Europe and Australia==

imported>Lazy: /* Customer support */

2022-07-07T21:15:34Z

Customer support

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	== Customer support ==		== Customer support ==

	Steam is well known for its specials and discounts, giving everyone the opportunity to waste money on games they'll play a couple times, mostly for treasure ~~hunt~~ achievements.		Steam is well known for its specials and discounts, giving everyone the opportunity to waste money on games they'll play a couple of times, mostly for treasure hunting achievements.
	Also being true to capitalism, Valve doesn't [[fraud\|factor currency fluctuations into the price of games]], meaning they cost the same in euros or dollars.
			Also, being true to capitalism, Valve doesn't [[fraud\|factor currency fluctuations into the price of games]], meaning they cost the same in euros or dollars.

			What gamers get in return for their investment is the worst [[India\|customer support]] in gaming history, there has never been a toll-free number to call; everyone must use email.

	~~What gamers get in return for their investment is the worst [[India\|customer support]] in gaming history, there isn't a toll-free number to call, everyone must use email.~~
	After an email is sent, depending on the alignment of the planets and stars, customer support will respond... [[Never\|eventually]].		After an email is sent, depending on the alignment of the planets and stars, customer support will respond... [[Never\|eventually]].

imported>Lazy: /* Steam is a Rental Store Pretending to Sell Games */

2022-07-07T21:12:39Z

Steam is a Rental Store Pretending to Sell Games

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	[[File:Steam 12.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:Steam 12.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right]]

	According to the ~~Terms~~ of ~~Service~~ all media purchased on Steam remains the property of Steam. Steam only grants buyers "usage rights" which means that they can use, watch or otherwise interact with what they paid for but they can never actually own it. People are ~~shilling out~~ money for what ~~effectively~~ is a rental game that Steam can ~~bar~~ access to at any time for any reason.		According to the terms of service, all media purchased on Steam remains the property of Steam. Steam only grants buyers "usage rights", which means that they can use, watch, or otherwise interact with what they paid for, but they can never actually own it. People are paying money for what is essentially a rental game that Steam can revoke access to at any time for any reason.

	Players now ~~are~~ also forced to install Steam if they wish to play certain games. Steam requires an internet connection, even if a game itself has no online options. Even games that do not require ~~that~~ Steam be installed can call back to Steam's servers when booted up. Many games will not play correctly if they are playable at all if you are not online. This is meant to encourage you to get on the internet so Steam can check in with your computer.		Players are now also forced to install Steam if they wish to play certain games. Steam requires an internet connection, even if a game itself has no online options. Even games that do not require Steam to be installed can call back to Steam's servers when booted up. Many games will not play correctly if they are playable at all if you are not online. This is meant to encourage you to get on the internet so Steam can check in with your computer.

	Steam has been known to delete games from people's library for random reasons ranging from "[https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/m9tiO/game-removed-from-steam-library-permanently you traded for that game so it's stolen]" to "[http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2013/12/30/steam-removes-game-order-of-war-challenge-from-user-libraries/# we decided to stop carrying that game]." or even "[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8449-RVDM-7057 we forgot you bought this game]." Steam can also delete media from your hard drive without your permission thanks to the mountains of [[DRM]] that come with their downloads. They also [http://news.softpedia.com/news/Valve-Should-Quit-Silently-Removing-Games-from-People-s-Steam-Libraries-468523.shtml don't have to tell you your game is gone and usually won't]. In short, Steam has complete control of everything you thought you bought from them. Period.

	If Valve were to ever to close its doors or suffer from an irreparably permanent accident, over 7 million users would become hysterical and rage because their precious games would no longer be downloadable or playable.

			Steam has been known to delete games from people's libraries for random reasons ranging from "[https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/m9tiO/game-removed-from-steam-library-permanently you traded for that game, so it's stolen]" to "[http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2013/12/30/steam-removes-game-order-of-war-challenge-from-user-libraries/# we decided to stop carrying that game]." or even "[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8449-RVDM-7057 we forgot you bought this game]." Steam can also delete media from your hard drive without your permission thanks to the mountains of [[DRM]] that come with their downloads. They also [http://news.softpedia.com/news/Valve-Should-Quit-Silently-Removing-Games-from-People-s-Steam-Libraries-468523.shtml don't have to tell you your game is gone and usually won't]. In short, Steam has complete control of everything you thought you bought from them. Period.

			If Valve were to ever close its doors or suffer from an irreparably permanent accident, over 7 million users would become hysterical and rage because their precious games would no longer be downloadable or playable.

	== Customer support ==		== Customer support ==

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	==See also==		==See also==

			*[[Collective Shout]]
	*[[Steam/Games]]		*[[Steam/Games]]
	*[[Steam Users' Forums]]		*[[Steam Users' Forums]]

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	{{achtung\|STEAM IS NOW BANNED IN [[INDONESIA]]}}		{{achtung\|STEAM IS NOW BANNED IN [[Indonesia\|INDONESIA]]}}
	{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}		{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}
	{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}		{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}

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	{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}		{{breakingnews\|Good Old Games actually lets you own what you buy, has no DRM, and [https://www.gog.com/galaxy it has an optional Steam-type online service]!''' }}
	{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}		{{spoilers\|You pay more for the games if you live in [[Europe]] or [[Ausfailia]]. Enjoy paying 40% more for the same game}}