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Blizzard Stomps Bnetd in DMCA Case

Posted by michael on from the if-you-buy-blizzard-games-you're-supporting-them dept.

base3 writes "The EFF reported that the Vivendi/Blizzard vs. the good guys case has been decided, and it doesn't look good. Some highlights from the ruling are: A clickthrough EULA isn't unconscionable (and thus enforceable); Fair Use rights can be waived in a EULA; First Sale rights (!) can be waived in a EULA; The DMCA's interoperability provisions are not a defense. If this ruling is allowed to stand, it will allow one-sided EULAs to force the waiver of the rights of First Sale and Fair Use. This, combined with the Supreme Court's recent assent to perpetual copyright, a few decades at a time, will destroy any semblance of balance in U.S. copyright law. Fortunately, the EFF plans to appeal the ruling."

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  1. Re:Ummm... by Aash · · Score: 1, Troll

    bnetds primary purpose is to allow people to play pirated versions? errr no. It is to act as a battle.net server that isn't controlled by blizzard, perhaps you'd like to setup private leagues or something.

    Yeah, just like filesharing is only for independent bands to get their music heard, cracks are only for educational purposes, and emulators are only for playing games you already own.

    Justify it all you want -- and hey, some people probably are using bnetd legitimately -- but most people are using it to play pirated versions of Blizzard's games.

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  2. Re:Well, we wanted a ruling on EULA's by Vlion · · Score: 0, Troll

    Your european arrogance is idiotic.

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  3. Re:Someone please explain to me... by autophile · · Score: 0, Troll
    Disclaimers: I am not a lawyer. I am a law student. I have not finished my law degree and I am not admitted to the bar in any state. This post does constitute legal advice.

    Really? For free? Can I sue if your advice is wrong? Please? I need the money.

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