After doing some more research on the topic, I'd like to point something out.
Mojang aren't adding this to the EULA, it's always been there, this whole announcement thing is simply because they're re-wording it to make it more clear. They're not shooting themselves in the foot, if anything they did that when they first wrote the EULA.
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Jun 16, 2014
GunnerWolf posted a message on Mojang Announcement: EULA, and ServersWhilst I both understand and acknowledge that mojang have every right to do this, given that it's their game and all, a few loopholes come to mind immediately.Posted in: News
Firstly, the way this is worded makes it have next to no effect, given that servers don't "Sell" perks, they give them as thanks for donating, they are giving no guarantee that they will give these perks if a certain amount is donated by one player, and no guarantee that these perks may be given to other, non-donating players at the staff's discretion.
The only ways they could actually prevent this, is either by making it illegal to give any perks to a player who has ever donated, making servers technically pay2lose, or making it illegal to give out perks to anybody without them earning a specific non-paid rank.
As for the whole "Donation run servers should just charge players to join" The majority of players on mine, and most creative servers are <14, it's highly unlikely these players are going to pay to join a server, especially if it's a monthly charge (Which it would probably have to be to secure the uptime of the server)
Also, something I haven't seen mentioned yet. How in the world are Mojang going to enforce this? I see it going something like this:
Player reports server
Mojang send C&D
Server ignores
Mojang can't contact host because home-hosted
Mojang block server IP from accessing login servers
Server goes offline-mode
Checkmate
Given the literal thousands of servers out there, it's completely impossible for mojang to actually enforce this rule on any violators without going completely bankrupt.
Plus, the server can always claim to be using custom-made server software that doesn't use mojang's code, and they can't verify this without looking at the server files, which in the case of home hosting they can't do without owner's consent, else privacy invasion.
Oh and for all of the people ing about "yay no more pay2win servers" there have always been servers that aren't pay2win, if you don't like pay2win, go play those.
I actually can't think of a single other game that allows "private" servers to be hosted by players and enforces this kind of idiocy. There are GMod servers that let you buy admin privileges, tf2 servers that let you buy OP Guns, CS servers that also let you buy admin privileges, even CoD and NS2 servers can be found giving perks to donators like this, simply because it is the single most effective model to fund a server. Anybody who disagrees show me an alternative.
Oh and if your alternative is "Get a job" do you actually know how much it costs to run servers like The Hive, Shotbow, Hypixel and Mineplex? I'm pretty sure the owners need some money left over for internet costs. -
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Currently hiring Developers and Admins
OmenMC OP Prisons server is currently looking for a small, mature team of Moderators and Admins
Important Note: Do not be turned away by the "Coming Soon" in the banner, the server is currently set up and much of the server is already functioning. We plan to have a basic OP Prison launch early March, and begin introducing the other features (outlined in "Our Goals") throughout March and April.
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The primary goal of OmenMC is to provide a unique OP Prison server experience to players that tire of the repetitive nature of today's OP Prison servers. We have a wide host of unique features planned, allowing our players to escape the boring repetition of the mines, and engage in large-scale gang warfare across a series of prison-themed maps as the gangs fight for control over sections of the prison.
This is a massive undertaking, and most of the mechanics of the server need to be custom made in order to facilitate the level of interaction between then that we're looking for. We currently have one Plugin Developer working hard on some of this functionality, however we are looking for a second Developer to work alongside him, and drastically speed up the overall development of the server.
Who are we?
We are a small 4 man team consisting of:
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In-Game Name: SP_GunnerWolf
Age: 19
Staff Position: Builder/Dev
Do you have Skype: blazingshadow2
What timezone are you in?: GMT/UTC
Why should we accept you?: I've been managing and working on Minecraft servers for over 5 years, I'm experienced with Building, Moderating, Developing both Plugins and Websites, and almost every other aspect of maintaining a Minecraft server.
What would you do for our server?: See the above mentioned skillset
Have ever you ever been kicked/banned from a server?: Yes
If the above is true, how many times?: I don't keep track of how many times I've been banned, I've been playing Minecraft for 6+ years, it's inevitable that I'm going to get banned once or twice somewhere down the line.
Have you ever used any type of modified(and/or hacked) minecraft client: Yes
Any experience you have had with servers: As I said above, I've been running my own or working on other Minecraft servers for over 5 years
How active can you be: I can be active for the majority of the day.
Anything else you want to say?: If I feel the server is progressing too slowly due to issues administration (the owner(s)) refuse to address, I will leave.
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We no longer require an application, we have set up a public Creative Plots server so you can jump right in and prove your skill!
IP and details are in the original post.
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For those not interested in joining the project, however, this server offers a safe place to build to your heart's content, featuring a fully integrated rank up system offering better perks such as WorldEdit and even freebuild, to those who prove their building skills.
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