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The Boss's Suspension
- Thread starter toekramp
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MercenaryForHire
Lifer
For openly condoning piracy, The Boss got a week off.
- M4H
- M4H
VirtualLarry
No Lifer
oh, yeah, that "The Boss".
I almost had a heart-attack, when I opened this thread, because Anand has a title of "The Boss", I think. I was briefly imagining Anand being banned from his own site... which really surprised me. Then I re-gained sanity. 🙂
I almost had a heart-attack, when I opened this thread, because Anand has a title of "The Boss", I think. I was briefly imagining Anand being banned from his own site... which really surprised me. Then I re-gained sanity. 🙂
Modeps
Lifer
here's the thread Warcrow was banned in the same thread after his second post. (which I thought was extremely tame)
In my opinion, if you openly condone piracy, you should get a more than a week off.
IHateMyJob2004
Lifer
Does this mean discussing the merrits behind piray is not allowed? jsut asking, please don't ban me 😉
VirtualLarry
No Lifer
No, it's not theft. If you are talking about software, then it is copyright infringement. It is not theft. You cannot be charged with grand larceny, for downloading and using software, in the same manner in which you would be if you stole physical items of high value.
I'm certainly not defending the practice of unlawful copyright infringement, but I just wanted to point out a common fallacy with that arguement.
Amen! Some people (including the RIAA) do like to call it "theft" or "stealing," because those sound much worse than "copyright infringement." While all of the aforementioned are certainly illegal, the RIAA particularly likes the term "theft" because they can say that "he stole $15,000 worth of songs," and should therefore be put in federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison or should receive some other cruel and unusual punishment. :roll:
Ok, sorry for rambling, I'll shut up now. 😱
FelixDeCat
Lifer
:Q
mastertech01
Moderator Emeritus Elite Member
From the Microsoft website..
Types of Piracy
While you may know that copying and/or distributing copyrighted software illegally is considered piracy, you may not be aware that even possession of software that has been illegally copied is piracy. There are actually many distinct types of software piracy, and familiarity with them can protect you from any connection, even if unintentional, to intellectual property theft.
Types of Software Piracy
End-User piracy: When users copy software without appropriate licensing for each copy. This includes both casual copying and distribution between individuals, and companies who do not strictly monitor the number of software licenses they install and do not acquire enough licenses to cover their software installations.
Pre-installed Software: When a computer manufacturer takes one copy of software and illegally installs it on more than one computer. Consumers should be on the lookout for proper license documentation when purchasing a new PC, to ensure they're getting what they paid for. For more information on what to look for, visit the COA page.
Internet Piracy: When unauthorized copies are downloaded over the Internet. If downloads are made available on the Internet, make sure that the publisher has authorized this distribution.
Counterfeiting: When illegal copies of software are made and distributed in packaging that reproduces the manufacturer's packaging. Counterfeit registration cards with unauthorized serial numbers are often included in these packages.
Online Auction Piracy: takes several forms, such as:
Software resold in violation of the original terms of sale, NFR (Not for Resale), or OEM software that is never authorized for resale by a third party.
Online distributors offering special deals with the software publisher, liquidated inventories, or acquisition through bankruptcy sales. These types of phrases are used to fool consumers into believing that they are getting genuine product that wouldn't otherwise be discounted.
Don't be fooled
If the price of the software is too good to be true, the chances are it's illegal or unlicensed. In addition, pirated software packaging can look very similar to the genuine product. In order to be certain about the authenticity of your Microsoft products, buy from a familiar, reputable reseller, and visit our How To Tell Web site where you will find key information on the distinguishing traits of genuine Microsoft products.
Types of Piracy
While you may know that copying and/or distributing copyrighted software illegally is considered piracy, you may not be aware that even possession of software that has been illegally copied is piracy. There are actually many distinct types of software piracy, and familiarity with them can protect you from any connection, even if unintentional, to intellectual property theft.
Types of Software Piracy
End-User piracy: When users copy software without appropriate licensing for each copy. This includes both casual copying and distribution between individuals, and companies who do not strictly monitor the number of software licenses they install and do not acquire enough licenses to cover their software installations.
Pre-installed Software: When a computer manufacturer takes one copy of software and illegally installs it on more than one computer. Consumers should be on the lookout for proper license documentation when purchasing a new PC, to ensure they're getting what they paid for. For more information on what to look for, visit the COA page.
Internet Piracy: When unauthorized copies are downloaded over the Internet. If downloads are made available on the Internet, make sure that the publisher has authorized this distribution.
Counterfeiting: When illegal copies of software are made and distributed in packaging that reproduces the manufacturer's packaging. Counterfeit registration cards with unauthorized serial numbers are often included in these packages.
Online Auction Piracy: takes several forms, such as:
Software resold in violation of the original terms of sale, NFR (Not for Resale), or OEM software that is never authorized for resale by a third party.
Online distributors offering special deals with the software publisher, liquidated inventories, or acquisition through bankruptcy sales. These types of phrases are used to fool consumers into believing that they are getting genuine product that wouldn't otherwise be discounted.
Don't be fooled
If the price of the software is too good to be true, the chances are it's illegal or unlicensed. In addition, pirated software packaging can look very similar to the genuine product. In order to be certain about the authenticity of your Microsoft products, buy from a familiar, reputable reseller, and visit our How To Tell Web site where you will find key information on the distinguishing traits of genuine Microsoft products.
Seems to depend.
A mod got pissed off at me when I was discussing it with another member, but I'm not entirely sure if he got pissed off about that in itself, or the "flaming" that was going on.
In general it seems like rational discussion about it is ok, but condoning it, or helping people with it(prividing serials, cracks, etc) is not ok.
Morally it is the same thing, it is using something without paying where you DO have to pay for it.
What you are saying is that stealing software is not stealing? Ok then, if i grab a disc from a store, will i only be stealing the value of the actual disc or will i be stealing the value of the software?
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