The very first post of 2048 made the #1 spot on HN, before people started modding it.
My son has 2048 on his Ipod without me mentioning it to him, and he never ever gave one hoot about being able to modify it.
My son has 2048 on his Ipod without me mentioning it to him, and he never ever gave one hoot about being able to modify it.
The same can't be said for Three's, because there is greater resistance in spreading it and people trying it out. First, I probably wouldn't have tried Threes. Second, I wouldn't have been able to link it easily to people who might have been partially interested in it. Third, the variants and mods were what kept people coming back.
Giving an example is a perfectly valid way to make a point. Circumstantial doesn't mean wrong.