Correct! Here is a baby and a bottle of Bombay Sapphire to get you started.Clearing the Eye said:
Dad Blames Microsoft for Son's Xbox Live Spending Spree
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This is why I despise children, and moronic parents who think their kids are angels. If I had done something like that when I was a kid, I'd probably be dead. Hell, I once got grounded for a month just for talking back to my teacher.
Put as many warnings and confirmations as you want, it won't make much difference. Parents will still leave children to make their own decisions, children will just take the extra few steps to make the purchases, and the parents will cause a stink because X company didn't do enough to stop their kid from making purchases.
This seems entirely against the flow of the thread but it is true that Microsoft retain credit details. Not just that though, they also don't allow you to remove them without contacting them by phone. They technically have the option to remove credit details there, but it has been broken for a long time. More than likely they've left it that way intentionally.
I've bought points for my brother before, and he has had my credit details on his account ever since, if he really wanted he could probably spend more at my expense.
I've bought points for my brother before, and he has had my credit details on his account ever since, if he really wanted he could probably spend more at my expense.
Well you can always buy Microsoft points from retailers (I know EB Games sells them, so I'd assume GameStop does as well).GeorgeMarx said:
Another case of a parent not bothering to be informed and then blaming others for his own failure. This is the same thing that's causing the moral panic about video game violence. We've got a bunch of people complaining about stuff they don't know anything about, not bothering to educate themselves so that they can make actual informed remarks and decisions.
Luckily we're reaching the point where people who grew up as gamers are getting into positions where they can influence the general populace, so we might actually see an end to these dime-a-dozen travesties.
Luckily we're reaching the point where people who grew up as gamers are getting into positions where they can influence the general populace, so we might actually see an end to these dime-a-dozen travesties.
As someone who has purchased MS Points to buy stuff, I can tell you that, YES, they do tell you how much points cost, from small increments like 400 points for $4.99 to large barrels of points for $74.99. If this kid doesn't realize how much $75 is, even at 12, he's in for a whole world of pain the minute he tries to purchase stuff.Jiggy said:
I'm legitimately surprised, however. This is probably the only story I've read that's brought up an anonymous nobody and one of the corporate powerhouses like Microsoft... and the nobody's in the wrong. I mean... so in the wrong. Honestly, you put your credit card information in; shouldn't you check to see if that can be abused in any way? Shouldn't you be checking your account more often for any suspicious charges? Shouldn't you be checking on your son when he's playing games that regularly involve shooting people? I mean, I'm not going to say anyone under 17 years isn't allowed to play anything involving a gun; one of my childhood favorites was the original Halo, dammit, but I'm not going to say that you can leave your underaged child in a game regularly involving shooting annoying dickheads without checking on him from time to time. Maybe even check to see if he's accessing features of the game that don't involve shooting people? Like... say... the Marketplace?
Oh, and the kid is stupid, too. If you're going to spend your parents' money, kids, buy something worthwhile. Like... the Skyrim or Mass Effect DLCs. Or... some good Indie games. Hell, get Minecraft if you're going to get the CoD map packs!
Man, that would be too much like work though. Parents can't be taking all of that time out of their days to teach their children proper morals and how money works and stuff, jeez. Television should be good enough!zombiesinc said:
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Clearly the dad is just as good as the kid when it comes to fiscal matters, pretty sure I'd notice £100 per day coming out of my account before 6 months had elapsed. Hopefully Microsoft will discard this case instantly and tell the guy to stop trying to blame others for his inability to parent his kid.
The kid knew that it was costing money, if he didn't someone inform the father that his son is retarded.
Also it's easy for the father to complain, but why did he not see it in the bill? This went on for more than six months. Also, if he would've payed any attention to the message when he first payed a fee, he would've noticed that it says your card details will be saved for future purchases.
Needless to say as well, if the kid was playing COD, the father wasn't paying much attention in the first place.
Also it's easy for the father to complain, but why did he not see it in the bill? This went on for more than six months. Also, if he would've payed any attention to the message when he first payed a fee, he would've noticed that it says your card details will be saved for future purchases.
Needless to say as well, if the kid was playing COD, the father wasn't paying much attention in the first place.
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yeah yeah yeah, someone already said that, I guess they added the option since I stopped using my xbox, I'm like two big updates behind since I don't play it anymore.unoleian said:
Got me how they were charging expired cards but they were.
http://www.destructoid.com/hey-microsoft-no-means-no--215276.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/beware-xbox-live-s-zombie-expired-credit-card-charges-213136.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-sued-over-xbox-live-subscription-renewals-208624.phtml
I played Diablo, Warcraft and Doom from when a was 7 years old, I didn't turn out badly at all. It varies kid to kid, so that's not a legitimate test of parenting qualityeasternflame said:
Me too, halo 1 came out when I was 5. I'm not saying that the kid is a bad person. All I'm saying is, my mom taught me the right things when it came to xbox. She didn't turn on the parental controls because she trusted me. I guess I phrased it wrong. The bottom line is, it's the dad's fault.Darkmantle said:
It's clear to me that this kid shouldn't have been playing CoD, based on the fact that he's too fucking stupid to understand "This purchase will cost $19.99. Confirm?"
I mean, weather children should be precluded from M-Rated games completely is rather more dependant on the kid and the parent's understanding of the kid. I mean, my dad is an attentive parent who closely monitors my younger (13) brother's activities, but he allows CoD simply because he's familiar enough with the games, and with my brother, to know that it's not an issue. I mean, for his age, my brother's a smart, mature kid, and he knows how to segment reality from fiction. However, we would NEVER allow him to play CoD online. We know better than that.
Off on a tangent there, but my point is that this asshole, and yes I mean the father, is completely irresponsible. You need to monitor what your younger kids are doing in games, especially online. But no! Don't worry! If it doesn't go well, you can just blame the company that made the game/console! Why not! All they did is design and patent a piece of entertainment, then slap a huge, unmistakable letter on the front telling you age restrictions.
Those bastards.
I mean, weather children should be precluded from M-Rated games completely is rather more dependant on the kid and the parent's understanding of the kid. I mean, my dad is an attentive parent who closely monitors my younger (13) brother's activities, but he allows CoD simply because he's familiar enough with the games, and with my brother, to know that it's not an issue. I mean, for his age, my brother's a smart, mature kid, and he knows how to segment reality from fiction. However, we would NEVER allow him to play CoD online. We know better than that.
Off on a tangent there, but my point is that this asshole, and yes I mean the father, is completely irresponsible. You need to monitor what your younger kids are doing in games, especially online. But no! Don't worry! If it doesn't go well, you can just blame the company that made the game/console! Why not! All they did is design and patent a piece of entertainment, then slap a huge, unmistakable letter on the front telling you age restrictions.
Those bastards.
How do you not understand that you're spending rea-
AAAAUUUURGHH!!!
The worst part is that I feel like this has already happened multiple times.
Just...
I had almost temporarily forgotten how stupid some people can be. I guess I have to thank Mr. Ghera and his son for reminding me.
AAAAUUUURGHH!!!
The worst part is that I feel like this has already happened multiple times.
Just...
I had almost temporarily forgotten how stupid some people can be. I guess I have to thank Mr. Ghera and his son for reminding me.
Fair enough. What seems to matter most is parental involvement, the father should have been there to talk to his kid and check up on him when he was playing.easternflame said:
What bothers me I guess is that be obviously wasn't paying attention to his kid for 6 months.
Not only that, he wasn't paying attention to his bills for six months. That shows a total lack of responsability on his part. Which only goes further to sustain my point. The father was not a responsible man.Darkmantle said: