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@Ivan, that was a joke - I am sure you got it. However, " Stadia Guides have a more direct line of communication to deliver feedback and raise issues with the Stadia Team". Please use the line ... See more...
@Ivan, that was a joke - I am sure you got it. However, " Stadia Guides have a more direct line of communication to deliver feedback and raise issues with the Stadia Team". Please use the line on my behalf. Also let's hope that the following is still correct: "The Stadia Community Team carefully monitors activity on the forums" Thanks
Thanks @Ivan, It seems we more agree than disagree
I just received another badge from Stadia Community.  Soon enough I may become a  Platinum Stadia Guide.  How much they pay?
...and yes, I plan to follow your advice and vote with my wallet.  My first step will be to return Google products I still can return, for example WiFi mesh system (a $400 value) Costco will be happy... See more...
...and yes, I plan to follow your advice and vote with my wallet.  My first step will be to return Google products I still can return, for example WiFi mesh system (a $400 value) Costco will be happy to take back...  
Thanks for your quick reply @Ivan, Let's pretend (just pretend) and that instead of advocating for Google you asked how I would address the issue... 1. Enable Bluetooth, so people will keep using... See more...
Thanks for your quick reply @Ivan, Let's pretend (just pretend) and that instead of advocating for Google you asked how I would address the issue... 1. Enable Bluetooth, so people will keep using the (free for those who purchased from Google) product instead of discarding it.  I have no reason to believe that Google does not care care about the environment - so this would be a must step. 2. Reimburse all purchases regardless of the seller if buyer can show a proof of purchase or make an agreement with sellers so they will reimburse on Google's behalf. 3. Offer a small value if someone would like to return the product without proof of purchase (again to protect the environment). This can be as low as $10-$20 or a Google store coupon or some cheap product like a power supply or a phone case. 4. Public event when customers can bring dead Google products to Googleplex to build a statue from those products. I promise to come over.   Thanks
Hi again @Ivan, While it is technically correct that I never really used the product, how it is (technically) relevant to my question? I understand the Chromecast will keep working, though I pr... See more...
Hi again @Ivan, While it is technically correct that I never really used the product, how it is (technically) relevant to my question? I understand the Chromecast will keep working, though I probably will not use it much - will prefer Amazon Fire TV devices, which I also have anyway, and they still supported (even though they are based on an a very old version of Android).  Also when Amazon devices will become too old, I still will be able to trade them for a new Amazon device and Amazon would not care if I purchased them directly...  I hope you (and somebody from Google who hopefully reads this) get the point. I hope you understand yourself that Stadia as wired controller is kind of useless in modern times... "The only loss" is a dead service and Google is taking responsibility for that, which is good.  Of cause they cannot really compensate those indi developers, but Google is willing to pay back for games, which is a much higher expense than the controller.  My point is: it should be Google's best interest to reimburse any purchases of Stadia devices, regardless where and how they were purchased. I was an early adopter of Google products from the time Google was born.  I have a box full of devices Google decided not to support anymore (Chromebooks, tablets, watches, Nexus Player, router).  I have an Android TV which I use with Amazon Fire Stick only since the TV is stuck with Android 8 and not being upgraded (yes, it is the vendor who is responsible for the upgrade, but it is Google who selects vendors and allows them to put Android logo on the product). I hope you agree that it is hard to trust new Google products and hard to recommend them to friends who trust my technical skills... I really hope someone from Google reads this. Thanks
I think it took them more code to lock it... and the fix is just to remove that code... or open the code
Thanks for your quick reply @Ivan, My point was that I definitely did not purchase at the Google store and that Google should be responsible for killing the product. I received the device from a ... See more...
Thanks for your quick reply @Ivan, My point was that I definitely did not purchase at the Google store and that Google should be responsible for killing the product. I received the device from a friend and I definitely not going to ask him to contact Best Buy. I have the chromecast connected to my TV and used it as such from time to time.  Kids never indicated interest to the Stadia remote - so it remains in the original box. Again this is not about money, but about Google's responsibility.  I see no point for Google to refund only purchases via Google store, but not the rest.  All or nothing.
Posted to Stadia Facebook chat: Hello! Just heard the news that Stadia is shutting down...  I did not purchase the hardware at Google store (but other store, likely BestBuy - no receipt). I do n... See more...
Posted to Stadia Facebook chat: Hello! Just heard the news that Stadia is shutting down...  I did not purchase the hardware at Google store (but other store, likely BestBuy - no receipt). I do not think I ever purchased any games. Looking only for the hardware refund. How? Reply: Thanks for messaging us, Michael. We won't be able to offer refunds and returns for purchases made from physical stores. You can learn more here: [...] "won't be able" sounds like "we do not care - feel free not to trust Google next time"...  There is no reason for Google to not be able, not willing - is different.  It seems Google does not afraid to lose trust, not the first time...