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Blizzard Seeks to Block User Rights, Privacy
An anonymous reader writes "In the overlooked case between Blizzard and MDY Industries, the creator of the WoWGlider bot, Blizzard is arguing that using any programs in conjunction with the World of Warcraft constitutes copyright violation. Apparently accessing the copy of the game client in RAM using another program infringes upon their rights. Under that logic, users do not even have the right to use anti-virus software in the event that the game becomes infected. Furthermore, Blizzard's legal filings downplay the role of their Warden software, which actively scans users' RAM, CPU, and storage devices (and potentially sensitive data) and sends information back to Blizzard to be processed."
There are people who would commit suicide if they don't get heroin. Doesn't make it sound any cooler.
Also it isn't like the drug test at all. The drug test is conducted before the event and only once. They don't require the athlete to reveal the detail of their bank accounts and drug purchase history nor does they attach a mobile testing lab to them through out the sporting event to make sure that they don't cheat.