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Blizzard Seeks to Block User Rights, Privacy

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the still-haven't-downed-netherspite dept.

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."

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  1. Re:Noone bothers to see what Warden Does by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

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    I believe sir, that you may be in violation of the law?