Got caught with a torrent by my University ISP

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Paktu
I know other people that have gotten caught and I know the first offense is always a slap on the wrist. But I'd prefer to have another "first offense" if I get caught again. It's not worth spending $50 on a "backup" copy to me, though.

Definitely go for the business major, you're solid middle-manager material.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: Paktu
The other night I attempted to download a recently released game, but did not complete the download.

I know how I'm going to be lectured in this thread about how what I'm doing is illegal, wrong, unethical, kills kittens in soviet russia, etc. But does anyone have suggestions about what to tell my hall director that will get me out of this? Should I buy the game in question and claim I wanted a backup copy? Format my HD? Claim one of my roomates went on my computer? I'd like some ideas here.

1. Change your major to Business or pre-law, since they match your ethics.
2. Buy kneepads and offer the hall director sexual favors since that matches your morals. If necessary, performs additional favors for other school officials
3. If you're too physically unappealing for step (2) to be practical, attempt to offer money instead. $100 in cash should be sufficient for the hall director, but other school personnel might require as much as $200 -$500.

 

[KK]

Do a goatse procedure, Then let him have free access.

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: globalcitizen

Originally posted by: Eli
I like the idea of buying the game and claiming it was a backup copy.

Yeah do that a day before you have the meeting. Keep the receipt and return it after the meeting. Take it with you to show that you were backing it up.

Not honest but if it saves your a$$, go for it.

Will this actually save his azz? I thought that while downloading files with a torrent client you send parts of the file that you've already received. So while you might be entitled to a backup of software you own, you are not entitled to share it with others...

 

[Vegito]

load ur pc with crap load of spy ware and say someone hacked ur pc and did it remotely w/o you knowning.. play so stoopid even you wont believe yourself..

like show them how to check email but it'll take you 30 min to find outlook or something like that...

good luck

 

[chrisms]

Originally posted by: Paktu
I know other people that have gotten caught and I know the first offense is always a slap on the wrist. But I'd prefer to have another "first offense" if I get caught again. It's not worth spending $50 on a "backup" copy to me, though.

You're a moron. Why would you risk getting kicked out of college (which they should do if you are stupid enough to try this again) for a video game?

I really don't care if people pirate games or download free music. But you just aren't a very bright person. I'm surprised you got into the university to begin with

 

[shilala]

Whatever you do, don't be a man and own up to it. You may have to take some lumps that'd give you some character.

 

[Reel]

Just tell them they are mistaken and you were downloading a Linux iso.

 

[rsd]

Next time just download porn. Sadly that is the safest thing (in terms of copyright infringement) to download nowadays.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: loki8481
what about... telling the truth :shocked:

fess up, apologize, and stop fvcking stealing.

that is the most unAmerican thing i have ever heard

 

[bootymac]

Save yourself the trouble and just fess up, since I doubt they will "punish" you that badly

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: rsd
Next time just download porn. Sadly that is the safest thing (in terms of copyright infringement) to download nowadays.

wonder why the porn industry doesnt worry that much about illegal downloads of pron

 

[Conky]

Tell them you thought it was the Doom Expansion version of Linux. lol

Just tell them you won't share anymore and take your lumps... then learn how to use IRC, matey. Arrrrrr :laugh:

:beer:

 

[LS20]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
1. Change your major to Business or pre-law, since they match your ethics.

beautiful !

 

[Qwest]

only download/upload torrents of games/stuff where the .rars are labeled like alr-jde.rar
downloading/uploading jade.empire.xbox.release.rar will get you caught.
buy a $10 wireless router and claim you left it unsecured, you dont know who accessed it!

 

[Chelsey]

Here's an interesting thought...BE HONEST ABOUT IT! I would think that if you were honest to the hall director that he'd respect you more(and probably let you off the hook) than if you lied about it and got caught. Take responsibility for your actions!

 

[Paktu]

Wow, almost a dozen flames in under an hour...I didn't think I would be this successful

 

[Mo0o]

You'll probably settle out of court, not sure about your academic careeer

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: mflacy
Let's all hope you can avoid responsibility for your actions instead of owning up to your mistakes.

/end sarcasm

 

[FoBoT]

plead guilty and pay the fine

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: GroundZero
The U. of Minessota must not have taught you very much, other than the usual sheep-shagging and goat-roping.

lol

 

[SuperTool]

Tell them the hobos were using your wireless connection without your permission.
Tell them you don't know what they were talking about. When confronted with any facts, change topic, come up with theories, etc.
And above all, act like you are the victim. Tell them how you are upset your connection was cut off, and you need it to do HW, etc.
You know the drill

 

[SomeDude22]

comience a dirigir hacia México

 

[Howard]

How about you be responsible?

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: GroundZero
The U. of Minessota must not have taught you very much, other than the usual sheep-shagging and goat-roping. Just tell them the truth. You are a theiving little ass-clown and that you deserve everything that you get.

:thumbsup: