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  1. costa049
    Even if some insist that the boycott won’t affect RLC’s bottom line or current subscribers right now, or even that it is stupid to ask for something like this, the problem runs deeper. The removal of free previews erodes the transparency that should be central to any subscription service. Without a clear view of what you’re buying, even current and/ or long-term subscribers face uncertainty at renewal time, especially after taking a sub break. And this gets even worse without more attractive deals anymore, like the 7-day one. Plus, the fact that RLC's (still) own exclusive houses didn't transit to the new site (XLIFE), which has most of the houses from RLC and is being advertised in RLC's paywall banner, only reinforces the inconsistency in their approach, even with deals between the two sites, which are highly questionable for the obvious reasons. When enough people speak up, it adds up over time. If subs continue to accept poor practices without raising awareness, RLC won't feel the need to change. We're not trying to punish RLC. Boycotting is telling them that their system is not sustainable for the future. Current subs and newcomers alike deserve better. By acting now, we can at least start to shift the conversation and make our voices heard, which could lead for a more sustainable service for everyone.
  2. costa049
    Their silence speaks volumes. Removing the 7-day deal just makes it even harder for potential subscribers to try the service without a big commitment. Looks like they’re doubling down on bad decisions. I get why you’re losing interest, these recent changes aren’t exactly encouraging. But we need to demand transparency, fair access, and a system that truly benefits all of us. We all can and must make this change with our voice.
  3. costa049
    I have subscribed for 9 times, which makes me care even more. I know what the service offers, and I also know that without a proper preview, new users are being asked to pay blindly. It’s not just about getting people to subscribe, it’s about making sure they know what they’re paying for and that the service remains worth it over time.
  4. costa049
    Ok, let me try to put it a bit differently. The point isn’t about free riding it's about transparency, fairness and trust, and quality user experience overall. Without free previews, new users have no way to evaluate the service before subscribing, which ultimately hurts everyone, including current subscribers when it's time to renew. We're not trying to force free viewing, we're demanding a fair chance to assess what we’re paying for. Not to meantion the matter of the publicity and FOMO as BlackLeone also rightly mentioned.
  5. costa049
    Even though I agree with almost everything you said, when it comes to existing subscribers they are affected in a couple of key ways. First, when their subscription expires, and in case they don't want to renew it at that time, they lose any benefit of a free cam and preview, meaning they'll be forced to re-sub without having a chance to evaluate the service again. This change makes it harder for them to decide whether to continue, especially if the quality or value of the content is in question, like new features or feature/ design changes in the site and new streaming equipment or current equipment changes, moves with current and/ or known participants, new houses and/ or new participants, including house renovations, some of which you rightly mentioned. Second, existing subscribers carry significant influence. Their unified voice and feedback can add weight to the push for a fairer preview system. If enough current users express dissatisfaction with these changes, it can send a strong message to RLC that this business model might not be sustainable in the long run. All the more so taking into account RLC has a historic of hardly listenning to individual feedback. In short, it's not just about the immediate cost. It's about ensuring long-term value and trust in the service for everyone.
  6. costa049
    I understand your point, but the issue isn't just about existing subscribers. It’s about long-term trust and sustainability. By cutting off free previews and cams, new users are forced to commit without knowing what they're getting, which can lead to higher churn and overall dissatisfaction. It's not simply about being a freeloader; it's about demanding transparency and fair value for everyone. Our collective pressure could encourage RLC to reconsider their strategy, benefiting both current and future users.
  7. costa049
    I will reiterate what I responded to the other guy who answered in the same kind of way. This isn’t about getting free access, it’s about transparency. The site used to offer previews and permanently free cams so people could evaluate the service before subscribing. Now, everything is locked behind a paywall, making it a blind purchase. If you’re fine with that, that’s your choice but calling out bad business practices and decisions isn’t wanting a free service. It’s about holding the service accountable to its users, both current and potential. So if you don't understand the point, I am sorry.
  8. costa049
    This isn’t about getting free access, it’s about transparency. The site used to offer previews so people could evaluate the service before subscribing. Now, everything is locked behind a paywall, making it a blind purchase. If you’re fine with that, that’s your choice but calling out bad business practices and decisions isn’t being a “leech.” It’s about holding the service accountable to its users, both current and potential.
  9. costa049
    I know that, but there are still many RLC exclusive.
  10. costa049
    It's a tag, showing that it includes it, not the main purpose of the site. But once again, let's not lose focus from the crux of the matter.
  11. costa049
    It's not a porn site, but let's not deviate from the crux of the matter
  12. costa049
    Yup. This downfall already started in 2020 when they suddently changed the watch policy and started constantly opening and closing cameras/ apartments since then, and now they took this step further of putting the entire site behind a sub paywall.
  13. costa049
    Hi everyone, First of all, if mods think this post is inappropriate feel free to delete it. That said, I want to bring your attention to some concerning changes on RLC all of us have been facing in terms of viewing policy. For years, the site offered two or three permanently free cameras per apartment, with maybe one or two apartments fully closed, allowing potential subscribers/ re-subscribers to get a good look before committing. However, they’ve gradually shifted away from this policy. They started randomly turning cameras on and off or fully closing and re-opening apartments, and now they’ve taken it a step further by placing the entire site behind a subscription paywall. As it stands, all cameras are locked for non-subscribers, and all preview images have been completely blurred out. This means that any new visitor no longer gets the chance to view even a couple of cameras per apartment to evaluate whether the subscription is worth it. This move not only reduces transparency but undermines the user experience that originally attracted many of us to the site. In response, I propose that we enact a boycott: 1. Everyone, or a very good amount of people, cancel current active subscriptions en masse 2. Refrain from subscribing or re-subscribing until the site reinstates its original free preview policy 3. Make our voices be heard and reach RLC by massively emailing them. Our collective action can send a strong message that we expect fair access to the service before being asked to pay. I encourage anyone who values transparency and a quality user experience to join me in this boycott. Let’s use our voices to demand better service. Please share your thoughts and ideas on coordinating this effort. All of this was written truly from the heart of an ex-subscriber and re-subscriber and very old follower of the project, almost since the beginning.
  14. costa049
    "Given the fact that a subscription is now required to even access the site itself and all apartments and cams are closed, and all previews are fully blurred". Not talking about the content itself but their shitty decisions on the site and the way content is provided.
  15. costa049
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  16. costa049
    No wanting to ruin your comment but it was not very appropriate. Were're talking about boycoting the project given the fact that now a subscription is required to even access the site itself and a apartments and cams are closed and all previews are fully blurred.
  17. costa049
    When I say boycot, read the rest I added after editing.
  18. costa049
    Maybe it's the time for all of us to make a big boycot on RLC. Everyone who still has an active membership should massively cancel it immediately.
  19. costa049
    Adding to that it now requires a membership to even access the site itself.
  20. costa049
    They must be crazy if they think that they will get more subs by completely blurring the previews and closing all apts. and cams.
  21. costa049
    RLC seems to be doing some moves after some time 👀
  22. costa049
    👀
  23. costa049
    And now Drago raised his voice. I don't believe it is specifically at her but more about the subject. He keeps coming next to her to try to understand her and hugging her.
  24. costa049
    She said something crying that made him say "nooo", covering his mouth. And he keeps constantly hugging her in tears.
  25. costa049
    IDK. Something real serious must be going on...
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