I called Stern for code info.
"Soon" was the answer I got from them.
LOL
We need to continue hammering them.
January 31 is a good idea.
I am banned on their site because of a statement asking for a code update, but a group from Pinside showing up at the same time might be harder to ignore.
They have really really really thin skin.
Code has reached a boiling point, and we won't remain quiet anymore.

If the T-Shirts get made, people should wear them at the show.
But...
People need to approach Gary and his staff at the show, and have a face to face discussion with them.
Call them out on the poor software updates.
You don't need to yell, scream, or curse at them, but people need to have a serious discussion with them at the show.
You might want to say to them:
I would really like to buy a NIB from your company, but the lack of code is keeping me from buying a NIB.
What are you doing about the lack of code situation?
Why are stated features still not functional?
We are the customers, thus we have a right to have a face to face with them.
Facebook, Pinside, and T-Shirts can be silenced, but they can't silence customers at their booth.

Why would they ban you from the show?
Customers are asking questions.
I didn't say get hostile with them.
If people get banned, it is sad how they treat their customers.
People need to boycott their products, thus not buying NIB.

I have never seen a company have little or no respect for their customers.
I buy a lot of products, and most companies take care of their customers when problems arise.
Boycotting might be the only tactic we have to force change from Stern.

It wouldn't surprise me if Stern tried to ban people.
The nastiness from their Facebook and ban on T-Shirts.

You might want to say to them:
Those new pins look awesome, but I am not buying another new pin from Stern until you implement a better code deployment system.
They can't give a corporate BS answer with the above statement.

We could lock Gary in a room, and not allow him any vodka, thus make him sober up, and face reality until we get our game code.

This is how I feel about code promises from Gary and Stern Inc.
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Official Stern Bullshit Detector

When is a good time to get answers from Stern?
They delete our questions on Facebook.
If you call them, we get generic corporate BS statements.
Star Trek has promised features that aren't utilized with software.
The code deployment sucks, and takes years to get a finished product.
We are paying customers, and should be allowed to put a little heat on them at the show.
The T-Shirts are asking a simple question.
We get no communication from Stern, which has caused customers to reach a boiling point.
They need to feel a little uncomfortable.

I agree rude and confrontational behavior doesn't solve anything, but we need to make them uncomfortable and put a little heat on them to finish their products.

If they fix the problem, people won't make them feel uncomfortable at the show.
Simple solution...

That is why everyone needs to use the Stern Bullshit Detector.
LOL
What's that smell Gary?
It smells like vodka mixed with bullshit.
LOL

It is sad.
Customers are at the bottom of the food chain.
Stern treats customers like crap, and gets undeserving protection.
They can BS the crowds at the shows.

Zitt,
Why doesn't Gary wake up and smell the coffee?
People are really upset about the situation.

They aren't working on code updates, thus there aren't any answers.
Gary is sitting on the code.
Sitting, not meaning there is code being withheld.
LE has features that do absolutely nothing.
I am not staying quiet anymore, and encouraging others to have a voice.
Pins cost a lot of money, and software needs to get support.

LOL
I think you are a Stern employee or Gary in disguise.

LOL
I think his avatar is Gary squeezing a fart out in a black and white setting.

Another Stern employee...
LOL
People aren't stressed out, but we are tired of the poor software.
If I had an issue with my car, I would approach the dealer for a fix.
LE has features that do absolutely nothing.
Stern doesn't communicate anything to us, thus we are getting more vocal.
I am not stressed about the code, but we want it fixed.
You have your opinion, and a lot of us have our opinions.
If you like crappy software, you can be silent, and accept the poor service.
Most people are tired of the situation, and we are going to fight back.
Customers deserve to be heard when there are issues with a product.

LOL
I am not stressed.
I am rallying our cause.
It feels good to help pin people like ourselves fight for good code.

You know what the word assume means.
You make an ass out of yourself.
My LE is setup in my gameroom, and it gets played, thus missing features are noticeable.
You like crappy code, thus you don't have a problem.
If you don't like our thread, don't read it.
We aren't putting up with crappy code.

Gary owns the company, and doesn't have a clue how to increase code development.
That is BS...
He can have a meeting with his management, and request development, timelines, and communication for software updates.
He doesn't request updates because he doesn't want to spend money making the pins better.
He has our money, and doesn't care about the customers.
Stop making excuses for Gary...

Thanks for all your hard work!!!
There are a few people that disagree with our movement, but there is a large group tired of the shenanigans, and wants completed code and promised features.
No one is going to keep us silent.

I didn't say Gary knows about computers, but he has an IT manager who handles those issues.
CEOs play golf and drink fine wine, but they hire managers to deal with problems.
I am sure Gary is aware of the code problems, thus he would have a meeting with his IT manager to fix the problems.
He would delegate the software problem to his IT department.
He would hold them accountable for fixing the problems.
If they don't perform their jobs, he can find other people who can fix the problems.
He doesn't have to be a software expert to request updates from his IT folks.
The problem is his lack of trying to fix the problem.
He takes our money, and doesn't care about customer issues.
He doesn't need computer skills.
He needs good leadership skills to drive action into his company.
If he doesn't step up to the plate, his company will go under.
Poor leadership has destroyed a lot of companies.

I don't want JJP.
I want completed code for Star Trek.
If he can't hold his people accountable for fixing problems, the customers will show their voice.
We vote with dollars, and can demand better service.
If we give him enough heat, he might be forced to serve us better.
I have a multi-thousand dollar pin, and will not let him off the hook for code.

My other 2 pins are older games.
Star Trek is the only NIB game I own in my collection.
I refuse to buy NIB anymore, and won't buy another Stern until they have better software support.
I would like to trade Star Trek, but I will lose money on the deal, plus older pins like Twilight Zone have reached an extreme high.
I won't sell the pin, but I will continue pressuring Stern to finish their product.

Hey pinworthy,
We are trying to bring change to the code shenanigans.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained...
You have been complaining about this movement in every message.
What are you doing?
Bitching and whining...
How does this movement affect you personally unless you are a Stern employee?
As far as a car, it is an example of a product.
We could use the mythical accounting unit - widget...
I think you are a Stern lawyer because you constantly bring up the fine print.
Stern should want their games to be top notch, and give customers updates.
New Flash:
The current code is filled with bugs, thus the code is crap.
Have you seen the bug thread on Pinside supplied by customers...
You have a problem with assuming, but my group isn't the asses.
You are wrong about a lot of things.
You sound like a Stern fanboy that must be butt hurt.
I have emailed and called Stern, and either I get no answer or a generic BS answer.
You need to do your homework before shooting your mouth off on this thread.
At least we are trying to make a difference unlike you.
You like to bitch about us, and I have some cheese to go along with your whine.

I hope this news is true, and the news is positive for Star Trek owners.

erak:
You completely understand this movement.
You have dealt with Stern's crappy service.
I am glad you are one of us.

Being a critic and taking cheap shots is a true coward.
At least he is doing something to improve the shenanigans.
Stern has taken a hit by this effort.
He has accomplished more than you have pertaining to code deficiencies.

A game I hope to own one day.
Price is too high now.
When the time is right I will buy one.