Are ads actually going to be in game?

ZOS_GinaBruno · March 2017

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

Elsonso · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

OMG. Thank you for coming in here and saying this.

Mrs_Malaka · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

As someone who's played ESO since launch, I must call B.S. on that statement.
I've heard ZOS representatives state things then backpedal on their statements a year+ down the line.

I think if ZOS had a motto it would probably be "Never say never!" or something along those lines.

dimensional · March 2017

Mrs_Malaka wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

As someone who's played ESO since launch, I must call B.S. on that statement.
I've heard ZOS representatives state things then backpedal on their statements a year+ down the line.

I think if ZOS had a motto it would probably be "Never say never!" or something along those lines.

Nah, Ill have to call B.S. on your statement as well. Actually read the policy update and you'll see it's exactly what she's talking about.

Turelus · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

This post deserves a few thousand insightfuls.

However you have spoiled my trolling now.

S'yn · March 2017

If we are going with this, I want a purple provisioning recipe for pizza. Our soul gems will get replaced with Duracell batteries to recharge our enchantments. I can see it now.

Whatelse73b14_ESO · March 2017

Does this mean I won't get to sell Pepsi space for a billboard in my house's backyard? Because I was really looking forward to that extra cash.

Elsonso · March 2017

Mrs_Malaka wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

As someone who's played ESO since launch, I must call B.S. on that statement.
I've heard ZOS representatives state things then backpedal on their statements a year+ down the line.

I think if ZOS had a motto it would probably be "Never say never!" or something along those lines.

If you are going to choose to disbelieve, then what does it matter what the Privacy Policy says?

So, I agree with @dimensional ...

starlizard70ub17_ESO · March 2017

Cadbury wrote: »

Alpheu5 wrote: »

I now want ZOS to replace all the cliff racers in Morrowind with little Goodyear blimps.

I can see myself riding around in my new shadow black Mustang GT mount..... take my crowns now please

ZOS_GinaBruno · March 2017

starlizard70ub17_ESO wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Alpheu5 wrote: »

I now want ZOS to replace all the cliff racers in Morrowind with little Goodyear blimps.

I can see myself riding around in my new shadow black Mustang GT mount..... take my crowns now please

Done.

Takes-No-Prisoner · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Done.

I saw one of these out in the wild before!!!

ifDoubtNerfIt · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

starlizard70ub17_ESO wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Alpheu5 wrote: »

I now want ZOS to replace all the cliff racers in Morrowind with little Goodyear blimps.

I can see myself riding around in my new shadow black Mustang GT mount..... take my crowns now please

Done.

This is one of the main reasons you're the forums favorite staff member, respect!

vamp_emily · March 2017

Honestly I wouldn't mind watching some ad, when I am staring at the load screen of death

Or maybe a short movie would be entertaining.

notimetocare · March 2017

kyle.wilson wrote: »

I recommend anyone that has run the patch update to actually read the TOS that pops up on the first log.
They won't be putting ads in the game, but ZOS can now sell your personal information to 3rd party advertisers.

So, if I were you I would unlink any social network account you have from ZeniMax.

Yoy mean all those social networks that already sell your information to thrid party advertisers? lol....

notimetocare · March 2017

Khaos_Bane wrote: »

ifDoubtNerfIt wrote: »

Khaos_Bane wrote: »

ifDoubtNerfIt wrote: »

Khaos_Bane wrote: »

yodased wrote: »

long string

I hate it when Companies give your email address to others and make a profit off of it. FU ZoS

Mock all you want, it's not right that any Company make money off of your personal information without being compensated for it. Especially and email address that will involve receiving more spam.

getting more money equals more content in game, if that's not compensation, than I dunno what it is

and, that image was a joke

IMO, it is NOT acceptable to force your customers to agree to selling their personal information for profit or to make more content. I pay them 15$ a month so they don't do stuff like this. It's disgusting.

Now I will definitely drop my subscription.

You weren't forced. You can quit

AndrewQ84 · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

starlizard70ub17_ESO wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Alpheu5 wrote: »

I now want ZOS to replace all the cliff racers in Morrowind with little Goodyear blimps.

I can see myself riding around in my new shadow black Mustang GT mount..... take my crowns now please

Done.

All joking aside, that's a beautiful animal.

KimberlyannKitsuragi · March 2017

Sengra wrote: »

max_only wrote: »

you can opt-out of our sharing your personal information to target you this way by emailing us at ads@zenimax.com.

So what do I write in this email? Or is sending an empty mail enough?

I just sent my mail respectfully asking to opt out of their incoming ads as per this recent update

max_only · March 2017

I will concede that subscribers pay for this service and we don't belong in the same money-grab-bag, however Zos has never treated subscribers well so I'm not surprised that we are automatically included.

Non-subscribers who are surprised.... well, now you know how your presence contributes

Gilvoth · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

thank you for coming here and saying this.

Gilvoth · March 2017

do you realize how much work is involved in taking care of that animal ?
alot! they require Alot of care, love and grooming and feeding and riding to make them healthy.

notimetocare · March 2017

Meri20098 wrote: »

Sengra wrote: »

max_only wrote: »

you can opt-out of our sharing your personal information to target you this way by emailing us at ads@zenimax.com.

So what do I write in this email? Or is sending an empty mail enough?

I just sent my mail respectfully asking to opt out of their incoming ads as per this recent update

lol... An email asking to opt out. Your opt out is refusimg the ToS. And you probably accepted it.

KerinKor · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to ....

But the changes seem to be focused on your sharing our details with THIRD-PARTIES, I don't see how 'us' applies here beyond your supplying OUR details and only providing a klunky method for us opting out instead of an account-system option along with all th other account settings we have.

Betheny · March 2017

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

Guys - "no plans"...

This is PR speak for "one day things might change, actually there are people in the room behind me discussing how much revenue vs customer attrition they can expect should this happen".

Wrathmane · March 2017

Khaos_Bane wrote: »

I hate it when Companies give your email address to others and make a profit off of it. FU ZoS

Just sign up for a free hotmail account and use it to sign up for all this sort of stuff. I have a junk mail account that I've been using for years. Zenimax is free to give that one to whomever they want

Ilsabet · March 2017

notimetocare wrote: »

Meri20098 wrote: »

Sengra wrote: »

max_only wrote: »

you can opt-out of our sharing your personal information to target you this way by emailing us at ads@zenimax.com.

So what do I write in this email? Or is sending an empty mail enough?

I just sent my mail respectfully asking to opt out of their incoming ads as per this recent update

lol... An email asking to opt out. Your opt out is refusimg the ToS. And you probably accepted it.

ESO Privacy Policy wrote:

If you prefer not to receive marketing information from our websites, email notices from our message board operators, newsletters, or any other promotional communication from ZeniMax, please do not “opt-in” when you register or at the time you submit your information. If you’ve already opted-in, but you wish to stop any further promotional communications, just let us know by sending an email to: privacy04@zenimax.com or follow the unsubscribe instructions included in each promotional email.

*cough*

clocksstoppe · March 2017

No dude you misunderstand. They won't show ads, the updated privacy policy is there so you have to agree to Zenimax selling your private information to other companies.

Jitterbug · March 2017

Mrs_Malaka wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hey guys, just to clear things up here, we will never sell your information and there are no plans to add in-game advertising to ESO. The updated privacy policy gives us the ability to better provide you with more personalized updates and new information on the game.

As someone who's played ESO since launch, I must call B.S. on that statement.
I've heard ZOS representatives state things then backpedal on their statements a year+ down the line.

I think if ZOS had a motto it would probably be "Never say never!" or something along those lines.

Always say always?

Jitterbug · March 2017

ifDoubtNerfIt wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

starlizard70ub17_ESO wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Alpheu5 wrote: »

I now want ZOS to replace all the cliff racers in Morrowind with little Goodyear blimps.

I can see myself riding around in my new shadow black Mustang GT mount..... take my crowns now please

Done.

This is one of the main reasons you're the forums favorite staff member, respect!

Not including Kai, obviously

Cadbury · March 2017

dwemer_paleologist wrote: »

do you realize how much work is involved in taking care of that animal ?
alot! they require Alot of care, love and grooming and feeding and riding to make them healthy.

They only require one lesson/feeding every 20 hours. How hard is that?

Elsonso · March 2017

Meri20098 wrote: »

Sengra wrote: »

max_only wrote: »

you can opt-out of our sharing your personal information to target you this way by emailing us at ads@zenimax.com.

So what do I write in this email? Or is sending an empty mail enough?

I just sent my mail respectfully asking to opt out of their incoming ads as per this recent update

I am curious about what they will do with that email. Will they add you to the "do not share" list, which is what that email is for, or just discard it because it isn't asking for that. I am guessing they will just add to the "do not share" list. Makes me wonder whether any irrelevant commentary inside the email matters, or whether they just add to the "do not share" list without caring what it says.

"Dear ads@zenimax.com, please don't send me magazines about Gardening. Thanks. @lordrichter "

I suppose, just to be on the safe side, best to request to "opt-out of sharing my personal information", which is how the Privacy Policy words it.