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Isn't this illegal?

Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 8:29pm

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Isn't this illegal? Can't Post

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I'm sorry, and I DESPERATELY want the DOS EE too, but isn't this, well, fraud? Or at the very least unethical? Piracy issues?

I'm not sure, but something about it hits my gut the wrong way, and I'm very intuitive and am (more often than not) not wrong when it comes to my gut instincts.



(This post was edited by dernwyn on Oct 20 2014, 8:38pm)


Magpie
Immortal


Oct 20 2014, 8:34pm

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and heads up... [In reply to] Can't Post

(for the mods who will probably do this anyhow)...

if that post is considered out of bounds... then there may be a few others by the same poster that will need checking as well.


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Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 8:35pm

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yeah [In reply to] Can't Post

I just noticed that too- thanks for including this point Magpie Smile



dernwyn
Forum Admin / Moderator


Oct 20 2014, 8:40pm

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Very interesting. [In reply to] Can't Post

I've removed that post, until the Admins can make a decision about the legality of this...if it's legally okay, we can put it back.

Thank you for the heads-up, now to see what else is out there...Tongue


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Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 8:42pm

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you're welcome [In reply to] Can't Post

I just don't want other innocent people who want the movie to get into piracy trouble if it is, in fact, illegal to do this Smile



Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 9:02pm

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yes it does violate the Apple agreement terms for itunes in the US [In reply to] Can't Post

as stated here.

quote:

"The iTunes Service is available to you only in the United States, its territories, and possessions. You agree not to use or attempt to use the iTunes Service from outside these locations. Apple may use technologies to verify your compliance."

I hope that helps Smile At any rate, I'm really glad I didn't attempt to do so, because I don't want to risk losing my itunes access!



dernwyn
Forum Admin / Moderator


Oct 20 2014, 9:24pm

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You are quite correct. [In reply to] Can't Post

That, and other phrases in the iTunes TOS, need to be heeded. Wink

That post will not be returning.


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Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 9:30pm

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thanks! [In reply to] Can't Post

 



KeenObserver
Lorien


Oct 20 2014, 9:36pm

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Phew! [In reply to] Can't Post

That was a close one.

I was willing to do it because it didn't seem 'too' illegal (I'm going to pay for the content, right?).

Finished reading all of the instructions and out of sheer laziness decided that I did not want to go
through with this (perhaps).

Came to the Feedback board with the assumption that the ethical red-flag-raising Cirashala
would have likely brought it to the Mods attention.

Read your post about Apple agreement terms and felt the need to thank you.Smile

Guess we're just gonna have to wait.Unsure

It better be available at midnight, twelve o'clock, on the dot.Frown

”The thirst for adventure is the vent which Destiny offers; a war, a crusade, a gold mine, a new country, speak to the imagination and offer…” - Jose Bergamin

(This post was edited by KeenObserver on Oct 20 2014, 9:42pm)


Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 9:42pm

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I'm getting a reputation??? [In reply to] Can't Post

Sigh (hangs head)....Pirate

You're welcome, despite my new "nickname". I wouldn't want to see anyone get banned from itunes.

Still, it's not that comforting to know that I'm becoming well known as a whistle-blower on here Unsure

No kidding- it better be! (not like last year Mad)



dernwyn
Forum Admin / Moderator


Oct 20 2014, 9:48pm

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But sometimes, if no one blows the whistle... [In reply to] Can't Post

...a lot of folks end up suffering. Unsure

It's far better to request that we take a look at something, than to let it pass and have problems! Smile


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Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 9:54pm

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that's my point [In reply to] Can't Post

I don't want others suffering, so I try to prevent it.

Still, it's not the most comforting to know that I'm becoming known as a "snitch" Unsure But I guess it boils down to the fact that I'd rather get some flack from a few people for doing what's right than have others suffer because nothing is said Evil



KeenObserver
Lorien


Oct 20 2014, 10:14pm

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It's probably just me [In reply to] Can't Post

It seemed like your username was the most numerous one under the Author column the few times I had visited the Feedback board.

I'm not sure if other TORn members would agree that you have a reputation for alerting Mods to instances of discord and controversy.Tongue

However, I do believe that most would agree that you have a reputation for being charmingly personal and captivatingly knowledgable.Smile

”The thirst for adventure is the vent which Destiny offers; a war, a crusade, a gold mine, a new country, speak to the imagination and offer…” - Jose Bergamin


Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 20 2014, 10:25pm

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aw thanks :) [In reply to] Can't Post

I feel much better now Evil

And that could be because I tend to reply as well as do original posting- not everyone does that Wink



Magpie
Immortal


Oct 21 2014, 12:09am

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There are others who have questioned ethics and legalities on the board... [In reply to] Can't Post

...don't feel that you're alone. It's nice to have a cadre of people willing to step up and not leave it all to one or two people. :-)


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Cirashala
Valinor


Oct 21 2014, 12:11am

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thanks for the encouragement Magpie [In reply to] Can't Post

Smile


 
 

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