Xsplit is a video mixer, which has been kind of shut out by the free and accessible OBS that most streamers use these days. I haven't looked in on it in so long that I have no idea what they could possibly be bringing to the table for their subscription based service that the free options aren't already doing.

[–] emotional_soup_88@programming.dev 13 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Probably a "grey hat" scam. As in, three months for free, but probably requiring a credit card, which then automatically gets charged after the first three months, hoping that the user simply doesn't have the patience to unsubscribe or something.

[–] Chronographs@lemmy.zip 10 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, I mean that’s basically all free trials. This type of pack-in is essentially just paid advertising.

[–] abbadon420@sh.itjust.works 2 points 17 hours ago

I've fallen for it a few times when I was younger, but nowadays I just refuse all free stuff. Not all things are so malicious, but I can't be bothered to be on my guard all the time. Like I often get offered free stuff at the train station. It's usually just some unmotivated student who's standing there because they're getting paid. I'm sure it's actually just a plain, free sample,but I can't be arsed anymore.

[–] Chronographs@lemmy.zip 11 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I like how the “VCam” mentions Skype support which doesn’t even exist anymore.

[–] emotional_soup_88@programming.dev 2 points 17 hours ago

I think I had this same webcam about... Ten years ago? Full HD, autofocus... If it is indeed the same product, maybe the included "pamphlet" is old as F too.

[–] Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca 12 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I love that some companies crap Software can't even be given away because people just don't want it. screw subscriptions lol

[–] emotional_soup_88@programming.dev 5 points 20 hours ago

Ahahahaha yeah xD well, at least it makes me happy that this is more than not enlightened community :D