Nearly every discussion seems to revolve on what pilots can do in or with their own airplanes, but what would prevent them from passing weapons and other dangerous items to the real terrorists that are waiting to board other planes? They would stay alive and make a lot of money in the process.

It's in the best interest of the TSA to screen aircrew, because any items being passed on to terrorists by unscreened people are likely going to be turned into another news story about how terrorists managed to smuggle another weapon through security.

It sounds like a form of price differentiation. I know the products are not exactly the same, but it's a bit like selling regular coffee alongside fancy coffees with flavours, creme etc. for those that are willing to pay more. I think this is definitely one that the free market will sort out; you can still get the free demos and you can still buy the full game. If there are casual gamers that are willing to buy an in-between version; why not? Maybe those would never have bought a full version at $50-$60 to begin with

I remember that before the first Sims version, EA/Maxis was very unsure whether the title would be a hit. These long demos allow them to test the market a bit more thoroughly, and if EA finds that this strategy increases (through hype) or decreases (through cannibalization) their total revenue from their titles or franchises, they will probably adjust their strategy accordingly.

I didn't read it that way at first, but your interpretation makes more sense. Thanks.

What would still be interesting to see, is what the instructions were, when they were giving out the Playstations:

1. Here's a Playstation, we're doing a study on your kid. In the name of research, please keep your interference with how your kid uses it to a minimum, so we can study them more naturally.
2. Here's a Playstation, please make sure that you oversee the use of it as you would normally do with all technologies.
3. Here's a Playstation, please let your kid play with it 2 hours per day.