Bargain Center: discussion, gossip, etc.

[OneOfManyPauls]

It's amazing how many people can simply attack without real evidence: people who don't read the rules, don't complete the double opt-in process, have bouncing emails or don't check their spam folder. Not to mention the ones that abuse the system and signup with 10 different email addresses. We've seen them all. Only people running a plugin store or a newsletter can really understand.
Anyway... All 1,500 Stagecraft Software Simple Stems keys have now been delivered! Thank you all for participating. If there will be more keys we will announce it.

That reads like you are pluginboom.com. If so, why did you originally post about it as if you're a third party?

Plugin Boom announced a new freebie coming up on January 12th. This time the keys are limited! First come, first served.
https://pluginboom.com

[npdc]

It's amazing how many people can simply attack without real evidence: people who don't read the rules, don't complete the double opt-in process, have bouncing emails or don't check their spam folder. Not to mention the ones that abuse the system and signup with 10 different email addresses. We've seen them all. Only people running a plugin store or a newsletter can really understand.
Anyway... All 1,500 Stagecraft Software Simple Stems keys have now been delivered! Thank you all for participating. If there will be more keys we will announce it.

That reads like you are pluginboom.com. If so, why did you originally post about it as if you're a third party?

Plugin Boom announced a new freebie coming up on January 12th. This time the keys are limited! First come, first served.
https://pluginboom.com

It's easy to hide and not give any explanations. I did.
Thousands of people received 4 freebies in a month.
Anyway, I don't have the energy to reply to every attack so this will be my last explanation.
People can be pretty harsh especially these days.
If people like the service good, if not it's fine also.
Nobody is forced to signup if they don't want to.
Have a nice day!

[OneOfManyPauls]

That's a BS answer, as anyone who runs a business well knows.

added: I see you've edited out the opening line where you said "a human being isn't a website", which was the main excuse I was responding to.

[npdc]

That's a BS answer, as anyone who runs a business well knows.

added: I see you've edited out the opening line where you said "a human being isn't a website", which was the main excuse I was responding to.

Hopefully you're feeling better now!
Is there anything else I can help you with or can we go on with our lives?

[Uncle E]

It's amazing how many people can simply attack without real evidence: people who don't read the rules, don't complete the double opt-in process, have bouncing emails or don't check their spam folder. Not to mention the ones that abuse the system and signup with 10 different email addresses. Or the ones that used their serial and say it didn't work and want another. We've seen them all. Only people running a plugin store or a newsletter can really understand the process behind. Criticizing is super easy. We invite you to do better if you can.
Anyway... All 1,500 Stagecraft Software Simple Stems keys have now been delivered! Thank you all for participating. If there will be more keys we will announce it.
Freebie only hunters or constant complainers are encouraged to use the unsubscribe button. It's there for a reason. We won't mind at all.

I once warned people about the double opt-in process and you attacked me for bringing it up.

[VitaminD]

Shady ,.. seems like they just hoover peoples emails an-mass to abuse and sell
Anyway, strange concept, missing a more detailed "about us" section also, etc, etc,..

So who are they ? Where do they come from ? and what is the horse they ride on ?
I would never support them with my mail ,.. and not touch them even with gloves on

It's getting close to ridiculous

Yes I avoid these scammy looking websites too. But, if you feel the need to partake, I'd strongly recommend you use a throw-away email address. I have a special email address just for freebies as companies usually spam those with advertisements and/or sell the email address to others for their mailing lists. And perhaps clear your cookies (at least for the site) after visiting their website. There are no free lunches.

[npdc]

It's amazing how many people can simply attack without real evidence: people who don't read the rules, don't complete the double opt-in process, have bouncing emails or don't check their spam folder. Not to mention the ones that abuse the system and signup with 10 different email addresses. Or the ones that used their serial and say it didn't work and want another. We've seen them all. Only people running a plugin store or a newsletter can really understand the process behind. Criticizing is super easy. We invite you to do better if you can.
Anyway... All 1,500 Stagecraft Software Simple Stems keys have now been delivered! Thank you all for participating. If there will be more keys we will announce it.
Freebie only hunters or constant complainers are encouraged to use the unsubscribe button. It's there for a reason. We won't mind at all.

I once warned people about the double opt-in process and you attacked me for bringing it up.

Double opt-in is a must in 2026. I'm not complaining double opt-in exists. It's a necessity.
It avoids poor conversions like the ones posting against here.

[npdc]

Shady ,.. seems like they just hoover peoples emails an-mass to abuse and sell
Anyway, strange concept, missing a more detailed "about us" section also, etc, etc,..

So who are they ? Where do they come from ? and what is the horse they ride on ?
I would never support them with my mail ,.. and not touch them even with gloves on

It's getting close to ridiculous

Yes I avoid these scammy looking websites too. But, if you feel the need to partake, I'd strongly recommend you use a throw-away email address. I have a special email address just for freebies as companies usually spam those with advertisements and/or sell the email address to others for their mailing lists. And perhaps clear your cookies (at least for the site) after visiting their website. There are no free lunches.

Of course you will get ads, it's not something we hide. Do you think server costs are free or what? This is not a charity. We offer nice things (which we do a lot of work to get them for you) and of course we expect a bit of revenue in return. Is this not allowed anymore? People like you who get the freebie and run are the real issue. Why would you think you deserve the freebie in the first place? People like you expect everything in life for free and give nothing back. Maybe hate and harsh words.

I'd like this discussion to stop. I won't be replying anymore.
After all, any publicity is good publicity.
Thank you to everyone being honest user. Peace.
Live your life folks, it's too short to throw hate around you.

[VitaminD]

Shady ,.. seems like they just hoover peoples emails an-mass to abuse and sell
Anyway, strange concept, missing a more detailed "about us" section also, etc, etc,..

So who are they ? Where do they come from ? and what is the horse they ride on ?
I would never support them with my mail ,.. and not touch them even with gloves on

It's getting close to ridiculous

Yes I avoid these scammy looking websites too. But, if you feel the need to partake, I'd strongly recommend you use a throw-away email address. I have a special email address just for freebies as companies usually spam those with advertisements and/or sell the email address to others for their mailing lists. And perhaps clear your cookies (at least for the site) after visiting their website. There are no free lunches.

Of course you will get ads, it's not something we hide. Do you think server costs are free or what? This is not a charity. We offer nice things (which we do a lot of work to get them for you) and of course we expect a bit of revenue in return. Is this not allowed anymore? People like you who get the freebie and run are the real issue. Why would you think you deserve the freebie in the first place? People like you expect everything in life for free and give nothing back. Maybe hate and harsh words.

I'd like this discussion to stop. I won't be replying anymore.
After all, any publicity is good publicity.
Thank you to everyone being honest user. Peace.
Live your life folks, it's too short to throw hate around you.

You approached this poorly though.

If you would have been more open about who you are, the fact it was your website, and what you are doing with the website, you probably would have avoided a lot of this discussion.

Instead you consider it "attacks" and being "harsh." If you're behaving mysteriously, expect people to be defensive and critical. That said, I wouldn't touch your website with a 39 and a half foot pole! Especially AFTER your responses.

[npdc]

Shady ,.. seems like they just hoover peoples emails an-mass to abuse and sell
Anyway, strange concept, missing a more detailed "about us" section also, etc, etc,..

So who are they ? Where do they come from ? and what is the horse they ride on ?
I would never support them with my mail ,.. and not touch them even with gloves on

It's getting close to ridiculous

Yes I avoid these scammy looking websites too. But, if you feel the need to partake, I'd strongly recommend you use a throw-away email address. I have a special email address just for freebies as companies usually spam those with advertisements and/or sell the email address to others for their mailing lists. And perhaps clear your cookies (at least for the site) after visiting their website. There are no free lunches.

Of course you will get ads, it's not something we hide. Do you think server costs are free or what? This is not a charity. We offer nice things (which we do a lot of work to get them for you) and of course we expect a bit of revenue in return. Is this not allowed anymore? People like you who get the freebie and run are the real issue. Why would you think you deserve the freebie in the first place? People like you expect everything in life for free and give nothing back. Maybe hate and harsh words.

I'd like this discussion to stop. I won't be replying anymore.
After all, any publicity is good publicity.
Thank you to everyone being honest user. Peace.
Live your life folks, it's too short to throw hate around you.

You approached this poorly though.

If you would have been more open about who you are, the fact it was your website, and what you are doing with the website, you probably would have avoided a lot of this discussion.

Instead you consider it "attacks" and being "harsh." If you're behaving mysteriously, expect people to be defensive and critical. That said, I wouldn't touch your website with a 39 and a half foot pole! Especially AFTER your responses.

You could give gold to people like you and they will still be unhappy. I know the type. Ignoring is the best option. Which is what you will be receiving from now on.

[Download SOphist]

I will ignore myself from now on, life´s just too short.

[The Noodlist]

I got a code from Audio Bloom......
whether it works or not.......

As agreed when signing up at Plugin Boom, here’s your free Stagecraft Software Simple Stems plugin.

Your serial number is:

[OneOfManyPauls]

You could give gold to people like you and they will still be unhappy. I know the type. Ignoring is the best option. Which is what you will be receiving from now on.

First off, it's not free. The information and permission being exchanged for it has value.

Secondly, people still have a right to call you out on your behaviour, especially when you're not being clear that this was you promoting your own website.

[Gribs]

The UAD 610 preamp collection is also available for free directly on the UAD website. There is an “opportunity cost” of answering a short survey and of course having an account + their downloader/installer + being willing to deal with iLOK

https://www.uaudio.com/products/610-collection

[ChamomileShark]

The UAD 610 preamp collection is also available for free directly on the UAD website. There is an “opportunity cost” of answering a short survey and of course having an account + their downloader/installer + being willing to deal with iLOK

https://www.uaudio.com/products/610-collection

You can also get it from Plugin Boutique. I didn't need to complete a survey but maybe that's because I already have a UAD account?