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I just noticed the HLP Store and I really must commend you guys on this. It was hilarious! You guys really did a great job on it. The descriptions are what put it over the top. Hell, I'm thinking of getting a GTVA hat.

However, there is one question I have here (and there's nothing about it in the FAQ). Isn't it illegal to be making money off of images/logos from Freespace, even if you're just using the money to keep the site going? Although, from other posts I have browsed, you guys seem to cover all your bases before doing anything, and who cares? The stuff is cool! I doubt you make enough money for [V] or Interplay to give a damn.

And yes, I am a newbie, so I have no idea where this post should go. Go ahead and shoot me, give me my ritualistic flogging, or whatever--if you can catch me. :p
« Last Edit: April 25, 2005, 10:47:17 pm by 2743 »

 

Offline Anaz

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:welcome:

That's the traditional way of "welcoming" newbies. I'll let someone else give the spiel.

Also, the store is Galactic Emperor's (or GalEmp as he goes by these days...), so any questions would have to be directed towards him. I think we're operating under the "they don't seem to give a damn" clause.
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Yeah, they have their very own merchandise, where the real money from the game is made. Maybe they should have a link to it somewhere.

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I think we're operating under the "they don't seem to give a damn" clause.


Yeah, that's what I figured.

 

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It's not an "official" store in that the admins didn't set it up and aren't making millions behind the scenes, if that's what anyone is thinking.

Which reminds me, I still have got to order my sweatshirt.
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well yall better get to dealin then:p
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It's not an "official" store in that the admins didn't set it up and aren't making millions behind the scenes, if that's what anyone is thinking.


Well of course not, an "official" store probably would've attracted unwanted attention. It's blatantly obvious the profits are used to pay for upkeep of the site.
« Last Edit: April 26, 2005, 12:05:09 am by 2743 »

 

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Well of course not, an "official" store probably would've attracted unwanted attention. It's blatantly obvious the profits are used to pay for upkeep of the site.


I don't know if there is any profit margin on the stuff, but they leech the hosting off gamespy.
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Hmm, well in that case--oh well.

 

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Why did I not know about this? Very, very cool. :)

  

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Bwhahaha...now I may have a present for my friend that I gave an "IOU" birthday present to.

It'd even make up for interest.

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Yep, Galemp has some pretty cool stuff on there. :)

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Hmm, well in that case--oh well.


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I've long considered buying something...hmm...that Medusa mousepad looks nice...
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I've always wanted to buy that Medusa-mousepad. Whoa, they've even added a GTA cap :eek: Too bad I can't buy 'em. :(
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Cafe Press > *

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