They haven't replied to emails in years, as far as I know.
I agree that the terms of use should be more specific, generally. I think I want to spit on the notion that the game should be made to feel safe and enjoyable. That has never been my experience of PIMD, and the better for it. I hate PIMD feeling safe, and I would not still be playing it if it didn't leave me on edge.The differentiation between an alt and a bot is not clearly outlined in the PIMD Terms of Service. It’s essential for the management to first establish a clear and transparent distinction between these two types of accounts. Once defined, they can then develop appropriate policies for each.
PIMD is a community-driven platform where players create alternate accounts (alts) for various reasons—some for fun, others to grow faster, or to support fellow players. It's crucial for the management to recognize that many players join PIMD as a form of escape, often because they are introverted in real life.
Treating them unfairly or without understanding could alienate the very community that keeps the platform thriving. Management should consider the diverse motivations of players and foster a more inclusive and empathetic approach. After all, where will these players go if the platform no longer feels like a safe and enjoyable space for them?
The only really legitimate alts are those that are like a mini you who does parties, progresses, and grows just like you do on your main account. The terms of use say the alts should be playable because alts should be played, not used/abused.
If your alt is just a tool, I don't think the devs are going to support that.
We have become accustomed, over the years, to creating and using alts to suit our whims, whatever they may be.
Most alts have been used because why would you make a mini-me?
OG use case, before parties, items, and the proliferation of RP was farming alts. Mostly intel-built.
0) Mini-me alts
1) Farming alts
People also used alts to RP discretely.
2) RP alts.
That was basically it, for 6 years. Then trading came in and items' worths became clear, and soon afterwards, ec trading was introduced which lead to.
3) Item farming alts
4) ec transfer alts (ec trading died because of this)
Nowadays, clubs have become a lot more sophisticated everyone is talking about "resellers" and maligning any trader who doesn't do it because they are mentally unstable with an unquenchable thirst for knick knacks so we have your
5) Item hiding/trade alts
and
6) Club banks
Also there were the bot-like alt clubs that are item-farming alts, just on steroids.
7) Bot alts.
On my scale, only 0), 1), and 2) are valid.
It would be interesting to hear from the devs which they intend to preserve and which they intend to eradicate.
