Everything's about protecting children, and it's POINTLESS.
You think you should censor movies with swear words? Well think again: they pick em up in the schoolyard regardless.
Afraid to show them boobs? Well, guess what they'll be seeing as a teenager anyway? I'm not saying show them some hardcore porn, but really, Janet Jackson's ugly tit won't fuck your child up.
Afraid to show them violence? Oh, hah, no. Violence is okay in movies, but not in interactive games!
Do your fucking job as a parent and there shouldn't be any issues. The end. Simple, really... unless you're a shitty parent.
Society is hypocritical. Thankfully, the smart ones ignore stupid complaints from the ignorant.
It's funny how people are acting like this is THE end of pirating. Sorry, the data is on the CD, therefore, it can be used and copied no matter what restrictions you think may curb it!
Perhaps the internet was the beginning of the end.
They don't like people having all this access to information.
Now legislation created BECAUSE of the internet is leaking over into real life (can't ff commercials).
Please.
This country is fucked, and so are the people in it.
They expect me to respect copyright laws when they turn around and create this bullshit? Hahaha no. Sorry, doesn't work like that. Stuff like this makes me download even MORE.
All the article says is they're shutting off those versions - meaning shutting off the ONLINE play. It says nothing about them toying with the user's machine or collecting info.
A crack can easily bypass that anyway.
Every person who's posted a reply to this story has some crazy "filler" ideas that weren't even mentioned in the article.
So, as you can see, VALVe Software have released a test "warez" version aimed at catching people out. These people will have their accounts deleted and will be banned from Steam.
It's one thing to half-ass test tax software knowing you can just issue an update, it's another to heavily regulate and spend millions upon millions in carrying out extensive tests to insure the safety of those using it.
They won't just create this technology and throw it at us saying, "Have at it!"
There are patches for the DNAS (and have been for a while).
You generally find them on the alt.binaries.cd.image.playstation2 groups, but there's a small ISO (diskidutil) that you boot up your modded PS2 with. You put in the original game and a screen appears with the game's unique ID along with your playstation's machine ID.
Then you extract the DNAS file (dnasxxx.img) from the disc, use a utility to patch it with the matching nip file (dnasxxx.nip), input the disc ID you got from the discidutl:
"diskid3 dnas271.nip dnas271.img CC:1F:06:30:54"
Re-insert the dnasxxx.img file into the ISO, burn, enjoy!
What's great about this is you can use dnas files across different games. I rented Resident Evil Outbreak and patched it using THPS4's DNAS file and it works like a charm.
I've gotten quite a few requests from various sites that want to try and install some type of extension into my browser (XUL?)
Maybe they turned the setting off since then, but why don't they just remove this stuff altogether instead of potentially opening yourself up for attack?
That's the whole reason why IE started to fall because they wanted flashy web apps through ActiveX that eventually became exploited.
Oops, accidentally hit submit......but as I was saying:
1. Photocopy the UPC.
2. Return the product.
3. Call the rebate center and claim you sent in your rebate and want to check the status. They'll look it up and tell you, "Sorry, you aren't in the system."
4. Act surprised, say "Damn! Well, I have a copy of all the info I sent in, can I fax it to you?" They'll say yes.
5. Fax in your photocopied UPC, the receipt (photocopy it before returning it), and you're done!
Download trends can stay the same for all that matters - this just about dispels any direct correlation between file sharing and loss of revenue.
Not to mention the slashdot articles in the past stating how much p2p activity was up in the past few years...
I guess their case just about falls apart, eh?
My argument still stands: it really doesn't matter if you download movies or not - the rest of america will still pay to see em. Ok, so they only get $9 billion instead of $9.7 billion. Boo hoo.
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Fuck the children. Seriously.
Everything's about protecting children, and it's POINTLESS.
You think you should censor movies with swear words? Well think again: they pick em up in the schoolyard regardless.
Afraid to show them boobs? Well, guess what they'll be seeing as a teenager anyway? I'm not saying show them some hardcore porn, but really, Janet Jackson's ugly tit won't fuck your child up.
Afraid to show them violence? Oh, hah, no. Violence is okay in movies, but not in interactive games!
Do your fucking job as a parent and there shouldn't be any issues. The end. Simple, really... unless you're a shitty parent.
Society is hypocritical. Thankfully, the smart ones ignore stupid complaints from the ignorant.
I prefer Gnutella.
Remember, it's the uploaders they go after... not the downloaders.
You'll be fine.
Yep, got my copy off alt.binaries.cd.image.games.
;)
Works perfectly!
It's funny how people are acting like this is THE end of pirating. Sorry, the data is on the CD, therefore, it can be used and copied no matter what restrictions you think may curb it!
Us smart ones know where to look
Yes, it's called alt.binaries.cd.image.games.
Enjoy.
Why is this such a big deal?
Go on usenet, find the appropriate cracks. Enjoy. The end.
See how easy that was?
Perhaps the internet was the beginning of the end.
They don't like people having all this access to information.
Now legislation created BECAUSE of the internet is leaking over into real life (can't ff commercials).
Please.
This country is fucked, and so are the people in it.
They expect me to respect copyright laws when they turn around and create this bullshit? Hahaha no. Sorry, doesn't work like that. Stuff like this makes me download even MORE.
What, does someone invade you or something?
Ok, so your country signs this treaty agreeing to lower em, but what if it doesn't happen or a country flat out refuses to comply?
Double negatives cancel out, self explanitory.
Duke Nukem Forever is right around the corner!
Can't recycle the same old one-liners, there needs to be another Evil Dead/Ash movie first!
Where are you pulling this wacky story from?
All the article says is they're shutting off those versions - meaning shutting off the ONLINE play. It says nothing about them toying with the user's machine or collecting info.
A crack can easily bypass that anyway.
Every person who's posted a reply to this story has some crazy "filler" ideas that weren't even mentioned in the article.
So, as you can see, VALVe Software have released a test "warez" version aimed at catching people out. These people will have their accounts deleted and will be banned from Steam.
That's all it says.
How is this different from Blizzard banning those who play with copied/generated CD-Keys?
If you get banned, change your key... kinda simple, really. Same for Doom 3 or any other single-player oriented game with an online multiplayer mode.
In any case, you can still play the single player mode, so it's not like anyone's curbing any pirating.
Sorry, nothing special going on here.
..who says, "Hi. You're in a Johnny Cab!"
That would be bad ass.
It's one thing to half-ass test tax software knowing you can just issue an update, it's another to heavily regulate and spend millions upon millions in carrying out extensive tests to insure the safety of those using it.
They won't just create this technology and throw it at us saying, "Have at it!"
Real geeks watch c++.
There are patches for the DNAS (and have been for a while).
You generally find them on the alt.binaries.cd.image.playstation2 groups, but there's a small ISO (diskidutil) that you boot up your modded PS2 with. You put in the original game and a screen appears with the game's unique ID along with your playstation's machine ID.
Then you extract the DNAS file (dnasxxx.img) from the disc, use a utility to patch it with the matching nip file (dnasxxx.nip), input the disc ID you got from the discidutl:
"diskid3 dnas271.nip dnas271.img CC:1F:06:30:54"
Re-insert the dnasxxx.img file into the ISO, burn, enjoy!
What's great about this is you can use dnas files across different games. I rented Resident Evil Outbreak and patched it using THPS4's DNAS file and it works like a charm.
I've gotten quite a few requests from various sites that want to try and install some type of extension into my browser (XUL?)
Maybe they turned the setting off since then, but why don't they just remove this stuff altogether instead of potentially opening yourself up for attack?
That's the whole reason why IE started to fall because they wanted flashy web apps through ActiveX that eventually became exploited.
Hey I know, I'll make an offer on your house... and if you ignore me, I'll proceed to move all my things in and toss all your things out!
Bzzt, sorry. Doesn't work like this.
Take your tinfoil hats off, because this will not happen.
Yes, they will accept a photocopy. I've done it before.
If Jill ever gets stuck in Barry's body, have Chris telephone Wesker.
Then use the battery (found in the guardhouse) on the empty box by the pool to lower the elevator.
Oops, accidentally hit submit... ...but as I was saying:
1. Photocopy the UPC.
2. Return the product.
3. Call the rebate center and claim you sent in your rebate and want to check the status. They'll look it up and tell you, "Sorry, you aren't in the system."
4. Act surprised, say "Damn! Well, I have a copy of all the info I sent in, can I fax it to you?" They'll say yes.
5. Fax in your photocopied UPC, the receipt (photocopy it before returning it), and you're done!
Yeah, but you can photo copy the UPC and still apply for the rebate :)
Go ahead, try it.
Download trends can stay the same for all that matters - this just about dispels any direct correlation between file sharing and loss of revenue.
Not to mention the slashdot articles in the past stating how much p2p activity was up in the past few years...
I guess their case just about falls apart, eh?
My argument still stands: it really doesn't matter if you download movies or not - the rest of america will still pay to see em. Ok, so they only get $9 billion instead of $9.7 billion. Boo hoo.
*cough*alt.binaries.cd.image.xbox*cough*
Actually, he could still win without a legal battle.
There are 250,000+ ballots out there and only 139,000 (?) are needed to be in his favor.
We had the perfect opportunity to fix the mistakes as they were presented to us, but apparently people are short-sighted and impressionable.
Because we allowed people to let this decision happen, I feel this country deserves anything and everything it gets throughout the next 4 years.
Just don't expect me to support this country in the time of need - you can fight your own battles.