Ship length in Recognition manual [Nasty Hack]

[Rockin Robbins]

OK, I guess by lack of response from Subsim and Ubi and negative feedback by members, Ubi relinquishes all right to their property, simply by virtue of publishing it. You know it's a similar situation to grafitti, where some contend it's art and others vandalism.

I say if you come over to my house and "improve" it without my permission you are a vandal. Your intent to help by spending $1,000 of your own money and painting it while I was on vacation doesn't matter. The fact is, you had no right to paint my house.

In the case of game code, the same reasoning makes sense. It is in all respects the property of Ubi, and "improving" it and then distributing the improvement is the same thing as vandalizing my house by giving it a "much needed" paint job. Sorry if it offends you. That doesn't matter a bit as you have no power to help or hurt me. However, Ubi has plenty of ability to hurt me, you, Subsim, Neal's pocket. Additionally as they are the whole reason we're here, respect for their rights should be our number one priority.

It's obvious that my opinion is a lone one. Too bad. I get all kinds of approval from my family and don't need it (or want it) from people who don't respect the rights of others.

But I see that I am living in a looter civilization and will let everyone continue biting the hand that feeds us, even though I can well be one who will be sharing the consequences. Hope the results entertain everyone.