Take a look at this!

[Flying Dutchman]

Interesting Josh, safe to assume TSR is getting more information than the rest of us or do you guys really stalk to EULA pages?  

Either way, regardless of the outcome, I'm glad we're getting some clarification...though I can see things like this happening and then still allowing filesharing...

[jfade]

Interesting Josh, safe to assume TSR is getting more information than the rest of us or do you guys really stalk to EULA pages?  

Either way, regardless of the outcome, I'm glad we're getting some clarification...though I can see things like this happening and then still allowing filesharing...

I have no idea how you know my first name, but OK. (I'm sure I know you from somewhere but the fact that most people have different nicks here makes it hard to tell.) Then again anyone who emails me gets a first name and everyone at N99 knows it so it's not exactly secret.

Someone at the Sims 2 Community thread that recently exploded in a flurry of activity posted that link saying it was the old EULA still this morning and I clicked it and it wasn't, so assuming that person is correct, it's changed.

I'm also assuming that it changed several hours ago given that it's 8:15 PM in California right now and I don't think that EAxis works that late.

I'm sure the file sharing will continue, but my assumption is that it will go more underground. Of course maybe that assumption is wrong. I don't really care either way. I'm just glad to have some bloody clarification.

[MizzKitty]

*shakes head* if they're really going to put that one on everything then the community will be wrecked. Paysites (especially TSR) will find themselves a new position of power and, though I really really HATE it when people cry doom, I can think of a thousand ways they could harrass most free creators to either join their ranks or cease to share.

I'll wait and see for now, though.

[AW]

I will say that it is interesting when you watch and see who's registering at PMBD to see what the reaction on our forum is.  I have seen some very interesting ones, same as at S2C.

[Flying Dutchman]

Yeah, I do remember reading over that comment. I can cannot give you any clarification on this though, I was never assed to look at the fansite bits. However, it is a possibility it was changed...but it's also a large possibility that  the said person is an idiot.

Regardless of EA's stance on the paysite situation I really cannot see them ruling out filesharing publicly too...I mean it'll be frowned upon by those in the community but I'm sure this issue won't be touched until another multi-month debate in the community.

[Marhis]

It's a pity; certainly now the whole non-commercial issue has dropped. I don't think this is good, but hey: their stuff, their decision.

I'll not pretend I like this, but I prefer in any case this further clarification instead of the usual fog.

[Soup Parrot]

The word noncommercial was taken out here folks:
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Im sorry if this was already posted, Im reading the thread at S2C.

[Flying Dutchman]

...yes, that's what the few posts before you have been discussing.  :wink:

[MIKEY]

Hi, folks.  I'm feeling much better now and back.  Sorry, I would have posted sooner, but once I saw the hype, I had to go check it all out before I posted.  And then I couldn't get on here.

Well it looks like EA is changing ALL their EULAs one at a time, folks.  Which actually doesn't surprise me.

From all the activity and posting I've been seeing on S2C and MTS2, and such, it looks like the other half of the community is in full denial.  Don't want to accept the truth...Oh well...I predicted as much...

Anyhoo...I don't suppose this means if I ask nicely y'all will take my files down off the booty?

MIKEY!!!
"Be normal, and the crowd will accept you. Be deranged, and they will make you their leader."

[Bigtruckgirl]

Anyhoo...I don't suppose this means if I ask nicely y'all will take my files down off the booty?

Nope, pretty sure it doesn't.

[AW]

You will have to ask Pescado, Mikey.  He removes from the booty.  But, don't hold your breath.

[MIKEY]

You will have to ask Pescado, Mikey.  He removes from the booty.  But, don't hold your breath.

Well, no offense, but you know I have to now ask;

Doesn't that make the folks here not much more than 'thieves'?

MIKEY!!!
"We all have friends that won't let their pasts go. They always tell the same story about their life. 'Remember when I was six and...' And you have to stop them. 'Hey, hey, hey. I want you to know something. We're all really sorry that when you were in Troop 182, the scoutmaster rubbed your butt at the overnight jamboree. But what are you, like thirty now? It's time to climb down off the cross, use the wood to build a bridge, and GET OVER IT!"

[AW]

Mikey - I have had a sinus headache for 2 days now.  I don't have the patience for name calling.  PM Pescado.  I am not a thief.  I don't have files from the booty anyway.  I actually come here for the atmosphere.  

If the only reason you are coming here is to insult and to get your files removed, ask the dread pirate himself.  It is his site, and he makes the rules.  Period.

edit: Because I can't fucking spell   sheesh!

[Flying Dutchman]

Mikey, EA spoke out for paysites...not against filesharing. Therefore, no stealing here.

[MIKEY]

Mikey - I have had a sinus headache for 2 days now.  I don't have the patience for name calling.  PM Pescado.  I am not a thief.  I don't have files from the booty anyway.  I actually come here for the atmosphere.  

If the only reason you are coming here is to insult and to get your files removed, ask the dread pirate himself.  It is his site, and he makes the rules.  Period.

edit: Because I can't fucking spell   sheesh!

AW, c'mon.  I thought you knew me better.  You are reading to literal and too personally.  Or maybe I should just post literally...anyway, in the hopes of sparing feelings that need not be affected;

Would that not make the folks running this site, the booty, and the folks downloading off of the booty naught more than thieves?

It's not name calling, it is the next logical question from my viewpoint, in the succession of questions to be asked...

Mikey, EA spoke out for paysites...not against filesharing. Therefore, no stealing here.

Gee, how did I know that was coming...

EDIT:  Because I can't fuckin' spell either!!!

MIKEY!!!