Basically the title, I think gamers assume other gamers want to be left alone when playing a game, but if there was a status option to show we were actively looking for friends/people to play with, then it would make it easier break the ice and not feel like you’re bothering anyone.
They have resolved, awarded compensation and allowed disclosure for RCE exploits before: https://hackerone.com/reports/470520
Note they took 3 months in that case, and one of their representatives said that “they would work to resolve this process” that caused the three-month delay. Now they have an exploit that is approximately as dangerous, submitted around the same time and it still hasn’t been fixed yet? Does that suggest that Valve doesn’t have the technical expertise to resolve this issue and it’s in Steam permanently?
Recently I ordered a semi customized pre built from Cyberpower (I know, I know; but i’m in Canada and at the time this was literally one of the only ways to get a 30xx series card) and this is my cautionary tale:
Feb 9: Order is placed for one of their “VR ready” 3070 builds with the CPU, motherboard, liquid cooling, and GPU swapped for specific, hand picked parts chosen to work with the direction I am taking my PC (encoding/media processing mostly) At the time of placing the order, I receive confirmation of my build, including the individually selected components, and freight ( $109.00 USD)
Feb 10: Order is received on their end
Feb 26: order is authorized for build
Mar 12: order is in production
Mar 15: notification of shipment via UPS
Mar 16: I receive notification that duty fees are due for my PC to be released from the port of entry into Canada.
Mar 16 (later): I pay my duty ($246.92 CAD)
Mar 16 (later, later): I receive my invoice
Here is where things …
I’m surprised this sub doesn’t have a curated list on the sidebar to be honest. Let me know what you all are looking forward to.