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From: ceforma@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu (Christopher E. Forman)
Subject: Re: A plea from an IF author
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Date: Sat, 9 Sep 1995 18:15:02 GMT
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Chris Hart (chris@hart.zynet.co.uk) wrote:
: Isn't that the rub. If people don't register or can't be bothered to
: register your game then they will be embarrassed to send you comments for
: fear of you replying "Thanks for your comments now how about registering"?
: Sounds like if you just want the glory you should go freeware ;-)

Personally, I'm not about to pressure people into registering, although my
forthcoming game is being released as shareware.  (With all the time I've
invested in it, I feel I have to have _something_ to show to it, but no
irreverence intended toward those who'd rather go the freeware route.)



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C.E. Forman                                      ceforma@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu
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