I think the problem is in p8nt taking some revenue for the ad. This is a great resource and it's your call on how you generate revenue. However sometimes the moral ambiguity displayed by some of the mods (Stongle/TJ in this instance) reeks of piss.
There is not a party line here - PGI staff, writers and mods have a plurality of opinions, as Baca wrote earlier
Whether you like it or not, despite the words of 'fairness' and 'discussion' the actions here say 'sellout'. Articles in PGI speak of 'gun cheats' - not 'gun enhancers' - be man enough to swallow the whole pill. If you have no problem with gun cheats, and want the revenue from their promotion here then endorse them. But you can't blur the lines when it suits you and expect no one to be a little shocked.
I find your lame attempts to bypass the issue with posts like ...
"Is tha product illegal at all Paintball fields?
No.
End of story."
patronising.
Really? I think he's right. That chip can be set to legal and illegal modes, like all guns. Where is the end user's responsibility in all this?
This is a purpose built 'cheat' chip, regardless of it's possible use for legitimate reasons. It is being advertised on a tournament paintball site, the majority of the active posters here play in tournaments. The majority of tournaments around the globe are semi-auto affairs. Draw your own conclusions as to just how valid an argument that is.
Active users is measured in the hundreds, unique viewers is in excess of 47k in a good month...most of whom do not play the NPPL
I also think the seperation of PGI from p8ntballer, whilst valid to a degree (from your point of view) is not seen by your customers. I consider these forums the 'live' discussion area of the publication and the areas it reports upon. It even says PGI online at the top - what are we supposed to think?
Again, that's Baca's view - I made the call on the advert, and I view this as a part of PGI
Furthermore, every top end electro out there can ramp like a mofo straight out of the tin (no add on chips/software required). Timmy's DM4's Angels etc etc. They can and do all do it. The manufacturers know this. We know this - so why do we need a chip that does the same? We all know why, because it will let you get it past the chrono judges undetected.
[Again, the end user is responsible for how he or she uses the chip.
Where do we draw the line? Who draws the line? Mods - what do you think? Do you care about gun cheats or not? Let's have an answer yes or no. You have the ability to influence the thoughts and opinions of players world wide. Not just here but in the magazine too. That is a lot of power, use it responsibly. You do have an obligation as a human being. If the genral tone you put out is one of indifference rather than outrage you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be a lot more of these heading for tournaments. All this liberal sitting on the fence **** is for fairies - what's your stance? Are you happy about these cheat chips or not? What you say DOES matter - stop shirking your moral responsibility.
Well, since you ask, my personal opinion of these chips is that they should only be used at fields where they are acceptable - same way I feel about all Paintball guns. I wasn't aware I was shirking anything...
Merry Christmas[And a Happy New Year.
