As far as pre-NXE goes, I can't speak on that, as I just got my 360 the other day. That said, it's good to have a reason to come back and hang out.
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Glad the 360 is reliable and out of beta finally.
Anyhow, my first honest gut reaction to the NXE and LIVE was like this: "WOW, there sure is alot of advertising!". That's just messed up that this was my first reaction, and I don't think that's being overly pedantic either. They practically beat you over the head with ads! So when I saw this topic, of course I felt compelled to speak heh.
O, ok, so since everyone is complacent in allowing the whole culture of intrusive advertisements, then those who...know better...should just stop "moaning" about it. Riiight. I don't like being a human billboard and wearing company names either, guess I'm just too weird for you "cool" people. Not that I blame the clothing companies, I mean people are all about advertising their stuff (for free), and paying MORE for the privilege!
Idiocracy was and is a prophetic movie.
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If you don't get the frustration behind advertising in this manner, then sadly, you never will.