Humble Indie Bundle 4 abused by Scrooge-like Steam scamming
Posted by Joystiq Dec 22 2011 18:10 GMT in Humble Indie Bundle
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This be how nice things like Humble Indie Bundles AVAST! happening: the Humble Indie Bundle 4, which also supports charities like the Red Cross 'n Child's Play, has people abusing the system for grinchy gain. Here's how the scam worked: oogie-boogies purchased the bundle for a penny, then used the Steam codes from the bundle "t' 'legitimize' automated Steam accounts in order t' increase their odds a winning prizes in Valve's current raffle promotion."

"This be unfair t' legitimate entrants 'n be definitely not what we wanted t' encourage with Humble Indie Bundle 4," wrote organizers on the Humble Bundle blog. "it be a lose-lose situation for the indie developers, charities, Valve, 'n Humble Bundle."

New orders now have a required purchase price a $1 t' obtain Steam keys. For those who can't afford the dollar (*glares at yer $5 mocha*), a Steam key can be provided by contacting the support team 'n promising "not t' resell" or "otherwise abuse it."

it be a fair compromise t' a sad situation that shouldn't have happened in the first place.


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Reply by Francis Dec 22 2011 18:44 GMT
>(*glares at yer $5 mocha*)
I swear out a the over 2 billion people who use the internet only about 10 a them can even be sort a serious once in a while.
Also I be not surprised about this, hipsters can't really see past their frameless glasses.
Reply by Fortran Dec 22 2011 19:36 GMT
*crag* ye paypal now I need t' pay a dollar
piece a shit can't even process a cent
Reply by Slim Dec 22 2011 22:34 GMT
AVAST! using paypal
Reply by MM Dec 22 2011 22:55 GMT
pc gamers = faggots
Reply by Tails Doll Dec 22 2011 23:00 GMT
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