[quote=davymuncher][quote=temps_bons][quote=davymuncher]^There's an acceptable point... Why would I ever spend money to give someone a gift of pixles? --- Step outside, take a breath of fresh air, then look down to see if you have a new text message.[/quote] Which begs the question, why would you spend money to give someone a gift of atoms/matter in any form? What is a gift other than a gesture? And what makes a gesture super special is knowing what the person likes thereby showing that you know them in some way other than superficially. If they love playing neopets it's a given they like the idea of having pixles on some level so why not give them really well arranged ones that make a purdy pitcher? And....no need to spend money, maybe you have some NC mall items from the freebies/contests that you could give to them. TNT has given some out in the past year (Easter...Key Quest token...all these goodie bags). There are countries where NC Mall items are not available so I am sure those people would really appreciate the items. Sorry, you also defeat your argument somewhat by religiously playing with said pixels and spending something far more valuable on them than money (which is not a limited resource). You spend your time, something which you can never have back or get more of once you spend it. Raise your hand if you can tell I was a philosophy major... *unsure* ~ Mimi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ temps_bons graphics ~ http://www.neopets.com/~Mimi_Miaulement[/quote] I'll be wrapping my mind around that for a few days *lol* --- Step outside, take a breath of fresh air, then look down to see if you have a new text message.[/quote] LOL! ~ Mimi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ temps_bons graphics ~ http://www.neopets.com/~Mimi_Miaulement

[quote=temps_bons] maybe you have some NC mall items from the freebies/contests that you could give to them. TNT has given some out in the past year (Easter...Key Quest token...all these goodie bags). There are countries where NC Mall items are not available so I am sure those people would really appreciate the items.[/quote] That's a really good idea. I never thought of doing that with my extra stuff! I don't like all my Key Quest tokens....

[quote=perpette]Thanks... anyone open it?[/quote] I attempted to try. You cant open it. :(

so much for not being able to trade NC mall items.. ;) TNT makes rules.. just to break them the next year.

[quote=deviln3]so much for not being able to trade NC mall items.. ;) TNT makes rules.. just to break them the next year.[/quote] It's not unusual for people to change their rules from time to time. Just because you make a rule doesn't mean you are stuck with it forever. When time goes by things change. ____________________________________ Looking for a new mall? The Lucky Mega Mall is the answer! Currently looking for: - Collectables Sizes 250+ Visit us at: http://www.neopets.com/~Eyrio333_

[quote=seanaf][quote=deviln3]so much for not being able to trade NC mall items.. ;) TNT makes rules.. just to break them the next year.[/quote] It's not unusual for people to change their rules from time to time. Just because you make a rule doesn't mean you are stuck with it forever. When time goes by things change. ____________________________________ Looking for a new mall? The Lucky Mega Mall is the answer! Currently looking for: - Collectables Sizes 250+ Visit us at: http://www.neopets.com/~Eyrio333_[/quote] I'm just saying that allowing people to buy items with real money has destroyed the in game economy in lots of other online games... just hope neo isn't one of them. I wasn't trying to start a philosophical discussion on rules are meant to be broken. Although I hate change for the most part :P

[quote=deviln3][quote=seanaf][quote=deviln3]so much for not being able to trade NC mall items.. ;) TNT makes rules.. just to break them the next year.[/quote] It's not unusual for people to change their rules from time to time. Just because you make a rule doesn't mean you are stuck with it forever. When time goes by things change. ____________________________________ Looking for a new mall? The Lucky Mega Mall is the answer! Currently looking for: - Collectables Sizes 250+ Visit us at: http://www.neopets.com/~Eyrio333_[/quote] I'm just saying that allowing people to buy items with real money has destroyed the in game economy in lots of other online games... just hope neo isn't one of them. I wasn't trying to start a philosophical discussion on rules are meant to be broken. Although I hate change for the most part :P[/quote] I totally agree with you that neo should not have the NC Mall but i don't blame TNT as well. In order to keep the site running they need to make money. I really don't think they are making too much money with premium and other merchandise. Almost guaranteed most of their profit comes from the NC Mall if not advertisements. If I was TNT no ways would i pass up such a money making solution. :P Though I would surely rather have a corrupt neo than no neo at all. ;) ____________________________________ Looking for a new mall? The Lucky Mega Mall is the answer! Currently looking for: - Collectables Sizes 250+ Visit us at: http://www.neopets.com/~Eyrio333_

I really don't understand anyone's basis for the argument that NC somehow corrupts the game. The only advantage it gives you is better variety & quality of items to customise your pets. The only bit of NP gained is from the prize you get when redeeming the cards, which has always been done when redeeming any merchandise code, and they're usually not worth much. Don't like the NC Mall, don't use it. Simple as that.

.. a corrupt neo.. XD Every time I see the word neo, it makes me think of the matrix. As for revenue, the company was sold for $150m to viacom, and I think that was before the nc mall rite? Its an online website and free for the most part so much of their revenue should be from advertisements. Also don't forget all the special sponsors that they have. They even added that nickelodeon menu bar at the top now. My guess would be: Advertisements > Sponsers > NC Mall > Premium users Probably some other ways of profiting that we can't think of. Like I said though, its a million dollar company and all I can do is guess at the moment.

TNT is ABSOLUTELY corrupt, the money, that's all they want, and don't post, "Noooo dey maky gamez" Yeh for you to keep playing and buying.