Is it illegal...

ElwoodBlues22 · Post by **ElwoodBlues22** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:24 pm

Is it illegal to host halo 2 maps on a server for use for yourself? Because for various reasons I have to delete my maps from my computer very often and it is quite a pain to have to copy them all back. So my question is is it illegal to host maps so I and only I would be able to access them? And no it would not be a public server. Please don't flame.

L · Post by L » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:44 pm

Yes it is illegal,, If you scrach your disk for example, you HAVE to go get another copy if you want to own halo 2

Ketchup_Bomb · Post by **Ketchup_Bomb** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:19 pm

No.
At least not to my knowledge.

Distributing them is very illegal, but as long as no one else can access them, and only you are using them for your own use, then I see no harm in it.
It's almost like backing them up to an external HDD. That is completely legal.

ElwoodBlues22 · Post by **ElwoodBlues22** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:38 pm

Ketchup_Bomb wrote:No.
At least not to my knowledge.

Distributing them is very illegal, but as long as no one else can access them, and only you are using them for your own use, then I see no harm in it.
It's almost like backing them up to an external HDD. That is completely legal.

i thought the same thing except i just want to make perfect sure. other people could access them but only if i told them the URL, which would be illegal I know, but its still legal then right, if i dont tell anyone? oh and no one could find them any other way (ex: google). so is legal the final verdict?

L · Post by L » Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:58 am

Its like if your icecream falls over, are you allowed to get another one for free? If your disk gets scratched? are you allowed to get anotherone for free?

5C077 · Post by **5C077** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:16 am

lonestar88 wrote:Its like if your icecream falls over, are you allowed to get another one for free? If your disk gets scratched? are you allowed to get anotherone for free?

WTF he is not saying his disck is scratched and to answer the question it is ilegal but if it is for you and you only there is no harm done.

L · Post by L » Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:18 am

It was a ilnalegy.

The Flying Dutchmen · Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:13 am

hee people.. i know one thing, as long if you keep maps for yourself AND only for yourself.. there is nothing illegal...
but distributing isn't good...

i got another theory:

whatsup with mimesis hosting actual .map files on their servers and being able to download them?? but they are not allowed to host DLC (downloadcontent) maps... whats the difference between that?

Ketchup_Bomb · Post by **Ketchup_Bomb** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:33 am

It is not illegal.
End of story.

ElwoodBlues22 · Post by **ElwoodBlues22** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:30 pm

thanks guys

LuxuriousMeat · Post by **LuxuriousMeat** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:57 pm

lonestar88 wrote:Its like if your icecream falls over, are you allowed to get another one for free? If your disk gets scratched? are you allowed to get anotherone for free?

actually if you do drop your ice cream you do get a free one and if you do scratch your disk you can get one for fre as long as you have a warranty

Ketchup_Bomb · Post by **Ketchup_Bomb** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:39 pm

Ketchup_Bomb wrote:End of story.

I do not believe I have written a sequel yet.
So why are we continuing this topic? It has served its purpose.

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