MySpace.com this afternoon suspended the MySpace App known as "Mobsters" which essentially allows MySpace users to create a mob and do mob like jobs in a roleplaying atmosphere.
The issue that caused for the suspension of the MySpace App was essentially that it had technical issues that needed to be worked out. Rumor was that the issues were related to the "Favor Point" system although the developer claims it was simply related to technical issues.
As of right now the Mobsters application has been removed from the MySpace Apps directory and removed from the list of apps installed for each user who had it installed.
MySpace is actively locking and deleting any thread created by Mobsters users in their Developers Forum and is thus far refusing to make any public comment on the situation.
The developer of the game has been actively responding to posts on the MySpace Forum for Mobsters and so has several hundred users who are frantic about the downtime.
Mobsters closely resembles Mafia Wars in both looks and features and have very little differences. Mafia Wars which is the main competitor MySpace App of Mobsters is online and thriving while Mobsters is down.
MySpace Suspends Mobsters Application And Causes Uproar
Posted by Benjamin Kerensa | 7/07/2008 05:37:00 PM | Games, News, Technology | 8 comments »
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The following has been submitted to the game's developer through his/her MySpace group forum found here: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=356357051&Mytoken=2CCD4E9E-ED86-448F-AFB1481E06DEA5CD49434594
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Evidence shows that the application "Mobsters" is not down for maintenance but has in fact been suspended by MySpace. The evidence which I am referring to is the statement on your page that says the following “Mobsters has been temporarily suspended by MySpace” No explanation has been given. In a telephone call placed to MySpace corporate office (310-969-7400) at 4:28 PST no explanation or form of recourse was given.
Because the ability to exchange USD (via “Favor Points”) was offered for an enhanced level of game play, the guarantee of the continued usage of the game (for a reasonable time) is by default inherently granted by the game’s operators and facilitators (you, MySpace, etc). Anything less can easily be interpreted as fraud.
If the application you created is in violation of MySpace’s rules, regulations, or criteria then you can not only be brought to court with civil charges demanding the immediate reimbursement of funds to participants plus legal fees, but also you could suffer punitive damages. Due to the sheer number of participants who exchanged US Dollars for “Favor Points”, the claims would inevitably be consolidated into a class action lawsuit against you. Additionally, criminal charges can be filed.
Furthermore, if MySpace allowed your application to operate in violation of it’s policies (purposefully, or through its own incompetence) on as large of a scale as it did while allowing you to collect monetary compensation from it’s users then MySpace could also be held liable and can potentially suffer the ramifications of a very public class-action lawsuit aimed at punitive damages against MySpace or its parent company News Corp.
An explanation of the situation and a status update within 24 hours is highly recommended. Furthermore, if the “Mobsters” application is going to be offline indefinitely then the immediate return of all funds must be given to each individual user without request, otherwise the above legal scenario could easily become a reality.
Doesn’t the Own Your friends App operate the same way by offering extra funds if you complete certain offers? Why is that application allowed to continue when others are suspended?
So does that mean I get my money back?
its not that big of a deal just completely remove the favor point offers and such. you can easily track who paid money for the points such as myself and refund the money spent and to the others that completed surveys and such all you need to do is have them vote if they want the game back to accept something saying they don't want the favor points in return for the surveys completed. the game is one of the best on myspace and many people will be upset if it doesn't get back up soon.
if its that big of a deal return the money and let us keep playing thank you for your time
i have paid money for favor points but to any survey, i actually used a known good site such as blockbuster where i know my money is being used for something. im actually gunna watch the movies tommorow when i get them. i am a " crack feen" for mobsters they need to bring it back!!!!
If the application is not up and running or there is not a statement promising a complete refund by 2 pm July 8 2008 I will be the first to begin a class action against both parties!
Bottom line is that it's an option of the game, there is nothing that guarantees that it WILL give you favor points...there was a button that said "missing favor points" I used it...you also didn't HAVE TO pay for favor points...that to was an option of the user. There was a "free" tab used to complete free surveys to get a certain amount of favor points. Although the original post sounds very professional and demanding the person neglected to weigh all the avenues of approach, or defense that Myspace could use. Although it's not right, it is the responsibility of the user...that means YOU to be careful of what you buy on the internet. If you paid money, then, I believe, in my opinion you should go through the necessary channels to try and get the problem fixed, if not already done so. If you didn't pay then "fuhgettaboutit"