More to This Issue Than Meets the Eye...
Hmm...I joined mid-August (2009), so this is my first time knowng of VM. I have nothing new to contribute to the controversy, which I am dubbing:
"To pay, or not to pay...that is the question!"
I'm on the fence, after reading everyone's astute comments -- both pro and con.
However, I do have a different query, and cannot claim ownership of even the foggiest notion, where to get answers; so am gleefully abusing this discussion thread, for the privelege of satisfying my curiosity! :D
Q: If someone did want to use VM:
#1 - How on God's green earth would they access it?
#2 - When does the entire program start -- maybe Thanksgiving Day?
#3 - When will the entire program end -- possibly January 2010?
A: _____?_____ :confused:
The email message alerting us to this special feature, didn't give a single drop of info, addressing these three areas!!!!!
If anyone knows the answers, I would surely appreciate the knowledge...as I may choose to take a much needed sabbatical from the game (using this feature), even though I have some -- but only some! -- negative feelings about the monetary penalty.
God's richest blessings to all! :)
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