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Explicit information at time of sale is required, that's a cornerstone of Capitalism.

So companies should be required to either have a server release or meet the their explicit obligation given at time of sale.

So "this game for rent until 1/1/2031". If it flops, they buy out the users, release to make the game work without the company, or maintain servers until they fulfill their obligation.

Capitalism can't refine markets without full information. That means here, how much support a game will get. Whether it's a sale or rent, and so on.



The SKG movement goes beyond that. 2031 isn't an option for them.

The movement just says a bunch of stuff and expects the important nitty grotty to be figured out, but that part is load bearing for many.

Id support mandating notices. I just don't want indies to have to do this from day 1 before many sales tbh.




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