And why not believe the claim? It's just as much a personal decission as not believing the claim.
Uh, and that was exactly my point. There's no way to tell one way other the other, so making an assumption that it
is going to happen is just as silly as making one that it
isn't.
My comparison is valid, they are both video games you purchase for a flat fee. One you continue to pay per month and if it ever shuts down your screwed.
No, your comparison is not valid. Your comparison would only be valid if the customer expectations were similar, and they aren't.