Pull the Plug on the FLIGHT Forum.

[Mike T 208]

You know. I'm thinking, this is a website for enthusiasts who have dedicated thousands of hours to this hobby and to each other. No, we don't always get along, but that's because each of us is passionate in our own way, and that is because we LOVE our hobby. We have the full gamut of skill levels here, from those who are experiencing a flight simulator for the first time and have never been in a real airplane, to 25,000 hour 747 and 777 captains. Over the last 25 years, there have been literally thousands of video games released from PAC MAN to Battlefield 3, and this community of simulator fans remain loyal to this nerdy, niche hobby. At places like Avsim we swap flight stories, spin tall tales, give help to those who want to be a part of those with their eyes turned toward the sky. We marvel at the level of flight simulation power that we spend our hard earned money to replicate. We marvel at the complex work of art that is the PMDG 737NG or the LDS 767. We lose ourselves in the complexity of airports by FSDream Team and Fly Tampa. We tweak, and tweak, so to get that perfect flight where the sun meets us in the morning sky as we begin our descent into London Heathrow after a flight from JFK the night before. And we are all addicted to that rush of satisfaction when we plant our Cessna 172 or Boeing 777, center line, in a way that would make any flight instructor or check airman proud. This is who we are. This is what we do.The motto of Avsim is: "Where Flight Simulation Enthusiasts Gather from Around the World!" Well I say, don't dignify FLIGHT by giving it its own forum here at Avsim. Obviously WE are not the type of people that Microsoft is interested in. In my opinion not another second should be wasted giving Flight the slightest consideration. Let's get back to supporting companies that want to support this community. Let's get back to figuring out how we can keep this community growing and attracting talent to spend their time making our world more realistic for both the new and pro simmer alike. I'd be damned if I spend one cent on FLIGHT when that money would be better served as a donation to Avsim or helping to support a 3rd party developer to keep them in the community.As far as I know, we don't have a Battle Field 3 Forum. We don't have an XBOX Forum. We don't have a World of Warcraft Forum. I submit we don't need a FLIGHT forum either. Let the gaming sites take over Flight chat so the 12 year old gamers can decide on what's the best way to get all the bonus coins floating over Waikiki Beach. Dare I say the word? BOYCOTT? Yep, I dared. BOYCOTT FLIGHT!

[mikea76 184]

You know. I'm thinking, this is a website for enthusiasts who have dedicated thousands of hours to this hobby and to each other. No, we don't always get along, but that's because each of us is passionate in our own way, and that is because we LOVE our hobby. We have the full gamut of skill levels here, from those who are experiencing a flight simulator for the first time and have never been in a real airplane, to 25,000 hour 747 and 777 captains. Over the last 25 years, there have been literally thousands of video games released from PAC MAN to Battlefield 3, and this community of simulator fans remain loyal to this nerdy, niche hobby. At places like Avsim we swap flight stories, spin tall tales, give help to those who want to be a part of those with their eyes turned toward the sky. We marvel at the level of flight simulation power that we spend our hard earned money to replicate. We marvel at the complex work of art that is the PMDG 737NG or the LDS 767. We lose ourselves in the complexity of airports by FSDream Team and Fly Tampa. We tweak, and tweak, so to get that perfect flight where the sun meets us in the morning sky as we begin our descent into London Heathrow after a flight from JFK the night before. And we are all addicted to that rush of satisfaction when we plant our Cessna 172 or Boeing 777, center line, in a way that would make any flight instructor or check airman proud. This is who we are. This is what we do.The motto of Avsim is: "Where Flight Simulation Enthusiasts Gather from Around the World!" Well I say, don't dignify FLIGHT by giving it its own forum here at Avsim. Obviously WE are not the type of people that Microsoft is interested in. In my opinion not another second should be wasted giving Flight the slightest consideration. Let's get back to supporting companies that want to support this community. Let's get back to figuring out how we can keep this community growing and attracting talent to spend their time making our world more realistic for both the new and pro simmer alike. I'd be damned if I spend one cent on FLIGHT when that money would be better served as a donation to Avsim or helping to support a 3rd party developer to keep them in the community.As far as I know, we don't have a Battle Field 3 Forum. We don't have an XBOX Forum. We don't have a World of Warcraft Forum. I submit we don't need a FLIGHT forum either. Let the gaming sites take over Flight chat so the 12 year old gamers can decide on what's the best way to get all the bonus coins floating over Waikiki Beach. Dare I say the word? BOYCOTT? Yep, I dared. BOYCOTT FLIGHT!

I agree, no need for a forum for a arcade game here at avsim

[Ioan92 63]

Absolutely agreed. Ditch this garbage.

[anthony31 63]

Before you close the forum make sure you send an email to MS letting them know how you feel.msflight@microsoft.com

[xXArch_AngelXx 0]

No. I understand a lot of peoples frustrations, but that would be just silly. Hold your judgements until you are possibly selected for beta, or play the game eventually. Or even if we get any more information next week. Calm down for christ's sake, don't need to be so stubborn people! Just wait, and no I'm not a fan-girl (haven't even touched any FS for over half a year). :)

Edited January 5, 2012 by xXArch_AngelXx

[Ioan92 63]

No. I understand a lot of peoples frustrations, but that would be just silly. Hold your judgements until you are possibly selected for beta, or play the game eventually. Or even if we get any more information next week. Calm down for christ's sake, don't need to be so stubborn people! Just wait, and no I'm not a fan-girl (haven't even touched any FS for over half a year.)

They had me at pay per region.*Starts to caculate the cost of a long haul*So how many regions will I need for EWR-SIN?

[Mike_CFII_MEL 789]

Hi,Yep, this forum is for flight simulation enthusiasts. MS Flight here-in-after refereed to as "THE ARCADE GAME - (TAG)", has no business on any of the hard core flight simulation online forums and/or web sites (JMHO). The Game makes me want to :bad:TAG, the perfect kiddy game.

Edited January 5, 2012 by Mike_CFII_MEL

[cobrakev1526 6]

+1

[mikea76 184]

No. I understand a lot of peoples frustrations, but that would be just silly. Hold your judgements until you are possibly selected for beta, or play the game eventually. Or even if we get any more information next week. Calm down for christ's sake, don't need to be so stubborn people! Just wait, and no I'm not a fan-girl (haven't even touched any FS for over half a year). :)

No need for me too try it, this game will have nothing in it for me.

[Daveo 36]

They had me at pay per region.

They had me at "Game". That word should be banned here.

[xXArch_AngelXx 0]

"EWW NO, I HATE BRUSSEL SPROUTS MUM!!! THEIR DISGUSTING!!! YUCK!""Just try one dear, you can never know unless you try them!""FINE, BUT I KNOW I HATE THEM I HAD THEM BEFORE!"*Cautiously, the fork approaches your mouth, your face shows you are disgusted* *nom nom* "OMG THESE ARE LUSH!"Do I have to say Flight will make you big and strong when your even older? Please.

[CaptKornDog 284]

They had me at pay per region.*Starts to caculate the cost of a long haul*So how many regions will I need for EWR-SIN?

Maybe the world will just have blank space in between if you don't buy en route regions

[Mountain Man 142]

I completely agree with the OP.Or perhaps relegate all Flight discussion to one of the Other Flight Simulation Software sub forums, or even the Miscellaneous forum.

Edited January 5, 2012 by Mountain Man

[Ben Cap 89]

The motto of Avsim is: "Where Flight Simulation Enthusiasts Gather from Around the World!" Well I say, don't dignify FLIGHT by giving it its own forum here at Avsim. Obviously WE are not the type of people that Microsoft is interested in. In my opinion not another second should be wasted giving Flight the slightest consideration. Let's get back to supporting companies that want to support this community. Let's get back to figuring out how we can keep this community growing and attracting talent to spend their time making our world more realistic for both the new and pro simmer alike.

+1 Well said, TOTALLY agree

"EWW NO, I HATE BRUSSEL SPROUTS MUM!!! THEIR DISGUSTING!!! YUCK!""Just try one dear, you can never know unless you try them!""FINE, BUT I KNOW I HATE THEM I HAD THEM BEFORE!"*Cautiously, the fork approaches your mouth, your face shows you are disgusted* *nom nom*"OMG THESE ARE LUSH!"Do I have to say Flight will make you big and strong when your even older? Please.

Please tell me you are kidding. Flight looks like a joke at this point. There is NO evidence that it appeals to us hardcore users in the slightest bit.

[Sticky 267]

If FLIGHT has a forum here, so should Airport Madness.I mean...I thought AVSIM was for serious simulator hobbiest?

Edited January 5, 2012 by Sticky