Everyone is under the assumption that they "own" the software that is installed on thier computer. In standard EULA agreements, you are purchasing a License to use the software on your computer. You do not "own" it per se, just are renting it for personal use. Kind of like leasing a car.
However, your montly payment gets you additional services each month
- Comic Book
- Unlimited Gameplay
- Technical Support
- The ability to post on the boards and everything else associated with the website.
- Monthly Updates
- ETC. . .
So, in reality, Cryptic/NC or whoever is involved with all of this still owns the software on your PC's. You pay them montly to keep enjoying the benefits of playing the game. If you want to compare, read Microsoft's EULA, or for that matter anyone elses. You will see that support is offered for origional, un-altered versions of these and all programs. Until they become obsolete from technology advancements.
They can do whatever they want to these posts (oddly enough, they have the right seeing as the OWN the website), they can do whatever they want with the program (up to and not limited to...altering gameplay, cancelling accounts, changing character names <had this happen to me personally - didn't even know I infringed on a copyright...>, deleting unwanted posts, etc...)
To repeat what many have said about all the mod whining... Let it drop and just enjoy the game, IF you have these mods that make life easier...then continue to use them. If they stop after an update, guess what. You have no legal grounds to complain, sue, or harrass the Devs. They are paid to ensure that the game continues to run and generate income for a large company. If they think that mods are a danger to the game, then they have the right, and obligation to those of us that do not use them, to continue to provide us with a stable gaming environment to escape the reality that we are bogged down in...
Have a nice day, and remember...you computer loves you because you fiddle with it's keys...
