@jasensmith said:
I don't think the problem is saving the licenses. The way I understand it is if you loose your dongle then whole new licenses have to be issued which is why it costs VSL money. Maybe I'm wrong?
What's to stop me from telling Vienna that I lost my dongle, when I really didn't, and I need a new one with my licenses restored then turning around and selling that new one to somebody else and letting them download the software from my user area?
Well, paying 50% of the cost of the licenses is a pretty big deterrent.
As for a dongle breaking, again, if it malfunctions due to no fault of your own and you're within that two year period then that's on Vienna for selling you a faulty dongle right?
VSL could use an in house system and then not get charged by Steinberg
VSL could make an arrangement with Steinberg to cover these issues
VSL could put in steps to verify the identity of the user when re-issueing licences (like other companies do) therefore ther is no need to levy a 50% detterent
Legitimate customers that get offered this amazing half price penalty offer may well just go and buy libraries from other companies instead - loosing VSL customer base. They will understandably be reluctant to buy further packages after being stung this way. NO other company has this sharp practice.
The two year thing for dongles is also wrong, wrong, wrong.
I think most of these ideas have already been proposed before (do a forum search if you're interested) The last time, I actrually suggested Vienna use a cloud system where you just stream your ligitimately purchased samples and do away with the dongle all together. Needless to say that went over like a clay pigeon. However I hear Eastwest has a system like that.
Somebody else had also suggested that VSL get into the insurance business and offer users peace of mind for a nominal monthly fee. And here's how that went over... 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃 ROTFL.
I don't mean to sound insensitive ZeroZero I actually sympathize with you. I mean I know I would be devestated if I lost my dongle but knowing what I know now I do everything in my power to the point of ridiculous to prevent that from happening.