Mason LLP v. Steam Yes/No?

[Rabblevox]

I had to do some digging into actual facts. I've been happy with Steam for years. Their Customer Service is 2nd to none, and I love my Steam Deck beyond any reasonableness. I had no reason to go suing Steam/Valve, and had never heard of Mason LLC (fortunately, I've not had to deal with many lawyers).

When they invited me to be part of a class action, I tossed it. Then they invited me again when I was broke. Here's what I found out:

#1: Mason LLP is 100% legit. They've been around a long time, specialize in class action suits, and usually get at least partial wins.
#2: The suit might or not be legit. They are using a shotgun approach, alleging everything from price-gouging, to illegal partnership deals. Some of those claims might be legit. I'm not a lawyer, though I did play Atticus Finch in a HS play.
#3: It's based on your game purchases since 2017 only, no Deck or Dock or other hardware eligible..
#4: You might be eligible for 15-25% refund on your total game purchases. For me, that could be up to $300 bucks someday. I buy a lot of games) I And if you start the sign up, they will total their goal for you instantly.
#5: Why not?

I'll re-iterate I've got no axe with Steam. But lots of good corporations (not an oxymoron) over-charge and need a bit of a public tuning, yeah? And in an era of tightening budgets, it's a chance at some money that has way better odds than a lottery ticket. And Mason LLP is a safe legal firm, they use a legit front-end, beyond identifying your account history, they don't ask for squidgy data.

So why not? Does anyone have a good reason not to join the suit?

[potato]

scam

[Kage Goomba]

Bear in mind that if you participate in a class action lawsuit - there are consequences to those actions.

READ THE FINE PRINT.

Scam or not - you don't want to find yourself out a steam account (just an example :P don't take my word for it - check the facts on your own)

If you don't know - consult an lawyer.
No seriously - don't guess at this.

Frankly I'm with Potato - scam - that or its not worth the effort.

[Spawn of Totoro]

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/3841053085035194408/?l=US

Been discussed in depth here. Most seem to agree it is a money grab and nothing more.

[Kage Goomba]

Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/3841053085035194408/?l=US

Been discussed in depth here. Most seem to agree it is a money grab and nothing more.

A money grab that may cost you more.
Like I said..not worth it.

[potato]

Originally posted by Kage Goomba:

Frankly I'm with Potato - scam - that or its not worth the effort.

yep

these "firms" are ambulance chasers and i've been getting emails/ads to join their lawsuits for months now

[Seraphita]

So in short, scammers tempt you with money and then you will find yourself with LESS money. From what I read of your post, you're getting baited by the appeal of money gains even if you have no reasons to do this. You'll just hurt yourself. So in short, don't do this.

[Rabblevox]

Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/3841053085035194408/?l=US

Been discussed in depth here. Most seem to agree it is a money grab and nothing more.

Maybe discussed in breadth, not in depth. I'm not going to plow through 58 pages of ignorant noise to "find the pony".
That thread started off discussing a different law firm, and devolved from there.
I'm not seeing the downside.

[Rabblevox]

Originally posted by Seraphita:

So in short, scammers tempt you with money and then you will find yourself with LESS money.

Explain that, please? I'm not seeing the "less money" outcome.

[Kage Goomba]

Originally posted by Seraphita:

So in short, scammers tempt you with money and then you will find yourself with LESS money. From what I read of your post, you're getting baited by the appeal of money gains even if you have no reasons to do this. You'll just hurt yourself. So in short, don't do this.

More like without a steam account and your stuff is gone.

Why would Steam let you keep your games/account if you force a refund out of them with a crowbar let alone a nuclear warhead? (Lawsuit)
Common sense says - nope.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by Rabblevox:

Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/3841053085035194408/?l=US

Been discussed in depth here. Most seem to agree it is a money grab and nothing more.

Maybe discussed in breadth, not in depth. I'm not going to plow through 58 pages of ignorant noise to "find the pony".
That thread started off discussing a different law firm, and devolved from there.
I'm not seeing the downside.

Basically don't sign onto something that is a trap to try creating people they can bill especially if you decide it's a scam and try to leave it.

Reading the fine print is rather important, but it's also important to not sign realistically, frivolous lawsuits.

[Seraphita]

Originally posted by Rabblevox:

Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/3841053085035194408/?l=US

Been discussed in depth here. Most seem to agree it is a money grab and nothing more.

Maybe discussed in breadth, not in depth. I'm not going to plow through 58 pages of ignorant noise to "find the pony".
That thread started off discussing a different law firm, and devolved from there.
I'm not seeing the downside.

Downside #1: You're getting scammed. Downside #2: "Hey, free money so let's attack this random corp for the sake of gains". Downside #3: "I have nothing against them but free money is free money". And yes, I see lack of logic as a downside. THIS is illogical.

You know what else is free money? A bank holdup. And common sense would tell you not to do that. These people are baiting you with the appeal of possible gains. Money you'll never see anyway. You're just planning to piss Steam off because you're being greedy.

Originally posted by Kage Goomba:

More like without a steam account and your stuff is gone.

Why would Steam let you keep your games/account if you force a refund out of them with a crowbar let alone a nuclear warhead? (Lawsuit)
Common sense says - nope.

Well, true. This is what I really meant but just worded poorly. But to sum up, there's more to lose than to gain. Steam will not just stand there and do nothing about this. Especially when this all seems so baseless. As you said, none of this seems to be worth it at all.

[Qbert ⭐]

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Can't wait to read his nonsense again, like a tape recorder

[Kage Goomba]

Originally posted by Qbert ⭐:

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Can't wait to read his nonsense again, like a tape recorder

You just had to utter that name....

at least the OP genuinely curious and serious about answering questions unlike a lot of kids.

[Rabblevox]

Originally posted by Seraphita:

You know what else is free money? A bank holdup. And common sense would tell you not to do that. These people are baiting you with the appeal of possible gains. Money you'll never see anyway. You're just planning to piss Steam off because you're being greedy. =/

That was pretty uncalled for. It seems like today when facts are asked for, names and insults are delivered.

[Qbert ⭐]

Originally posted by Kage Goomba:

Originally posted by Qbert ⭐:

Rangers "MyTimeHasCome.gif"

Can't wait to read his nonsense again, like a tape recorder

You just had to utter that name....

at least the OP genuinely curious and serious about answering questions unlike a lot of kids.

It's not like im summoning him... right? He is landing on this thread any second now to spam win7 stuff, Mr. Gaben this, "mah gaems" that... You know the drill