@LettucePrey I usually try to stay away from posts like these, but this one is weird. 12 month warranty is a bit crap, but it's standard. That's at least one thing good about the EU. But it doesn't really matter whether you're four months outside of warranty or two years, you're still out of warranty. I have my fair issues with Valve, but a lot of companies wouldn't even bother offering you a repair in a scenario like this. Are there consumer laws in your country that dictate that you always should be offered that when you're outside of warranty?
Secondly, why would you demand an additional 12 month "guarantee" on the repair, i.e. a new/extended warranty? For something that's already out of warranty? Are there _any_ companies that would ever agree to that? I don't know of any. That's akin to buying a refurbished unit from them, and that unit would _not_ go for a measly $197 in that case.
@PerfectDark Well, I find that a lot of people have a peculiar definition of "adulting". If you have the means and opportunity to do what you feel like doing and experience things that are the most fulfilling at that moment, isn't that a pretty responsible way to live your life and taking care of yourself? Instead of pushing through work and standard weekdays just because it feels like the "responsible thing to do"? There's plenty of time to work, but is that what we really want to do? If I didn't have cats to take care of at home I'd also take more time off and just fuck off somewhere more often. :)
Heh, that's understandable. I think a big part of it is just that it feels personal. It shines through that you're interested in the things that you're writing about. Instead of a piece where the general feeling is that someone (or their editor) is trying to attract as many viewers as possible, something that's all too common.