Feds crack down on the interwebs...

[nikimcbee]

That probably why they don't allow pirate site discussion here.

[aergistal]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

That probably why they don't allow pirate site discussion here.

...rule that seems to be applied only to new users to be fair, while others get the à la Nelson blind eye treatment.

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by aergistal

...rule that seems to be applied only to new users to be fair, while others get the à la Nelson blind eye treatment.

Examples?

[aergistal]

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Examples?

I don't like pointing the finger at people. It's also somehow normal to be biased against new users since you don't know what to expect of them.

Yet a rule should be a rule for all.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by aergistal

I don't like pointing the finger at people.

Don't make claims unless you're willing to back them up. I could say all sorts of nasty things about any group and then fall back on "I don't like to point fingers."

[aergistal]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Don't make claims unless you're willing to back them up. I could say all sorts of nasty things about any group and then fall back on "I don't like to point fingers."

I protested when I noticed that, so it's in my recent post history for anyone interested. Newcomers are attentioned, I know because that's the story of my very own first posts here.

And I don't like to do this, but next time I see it I will report it.

[CaptainHaplo]

You should report it every time.

However - it is important to note that there is a big difference in discussing pirating (as in does copy protection stop pirates or hurt legit consumers) and giving sources to or encouraging pirating. The first will sometimes be allowed because it does not violate the rules here - where the second does.

Pirating is wrong - so if you do it and admit it here - you will be called on the carpet for it. If you do it and don't say anything about it here, then no one here can do anything about it.

As Neal says - what you do on your pc is your business - but dont discuss it here.

[Takeda Shingen]

Originally Posted by aergistal

I protested when I noticed that, so it's in my recent post history for anyone interested. Newcomers are attentioned, I know because that's the story of my very own first posts here.

And I don't like to do this, but next time I see it I will report it.

There is a tremendous difference between questioning if a member has a pirated copy and discussing the circumvention of DRM. I didn't issue you the infraction but agree with it. All you got was a slap on the wrist; no points, no brig time. Moreover, it was almost two months ago. It's probably time to get over it.

[GoldenRivet]

Originally Posted by aergistal

I protested when I noticed that, so it's in my recent post history for anyone interested. Newcomers are attentioned, I know because that's the story of my very own first posts here.

And I don't like to do this, but next time I see it I will report it.

one big source of the problem... newcomers display an overwhelming unfamiliarity with the rules.


the rules all members are supposed to read when they join.

apparently a lot of folks dont.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

That probably why they don't allow pirate site discussion here.

Yeah....a pretty good policy it is too