>>It's also known as a large source of Warez... stolen software, illegal >>distribution of stuff. >> >>paul > >and FTP is also a large source of warez.....and so is the web.....it >doesn't mean it doesn't have any benefits at all. > >as it is, i think hotline servers can still be interesting, and are sort >of a modern incarnation of BBSs...... > >if you use the main hotline tracking (hltracker.com) you will find a list >of perfectly legitimate non-illegal sites..... > >and some websites, such as Mac Gamer's Ledge, run cool hotline servers and >have interesting chats and discussions. > >whatever its downsides are, i think hotline as a service is a nice >alternative to ftp servers. > >-justin Justin, You (Justin) are correct. I guess it is a matter of honor, then. I don't want stolen software, I don't promote. Your (everyone here) values may be different (and I'm not trying to be judgmental, but if someone obtains software illegally, or anything, illegally, they are a thief. That's a measurement of their character. Yes, in college when I was dumb(er), I did the same thing 'cause at the time, it was "cool", like those moron 14 yr olds at the local high school with a cigarette hanging out of their mouths... what you do in your own home is still (and should still) be your business, but bringing it here is bringing that activity out into the public eye, and into someone (Eric's) business. Which means, no matter how unlikely, it is POSSIBLE that you are risking HIS business and HIS good name. That sucks -- we should all be more polite as guests of Eric's and respect the LEGAL aspect of the topic here. You don't have to share my morals, but you ought to be courteous to Eric. As for Hotline, like most of life: it has some very good points, and some not-so-stellar stuff. But they tacitly support software pirating. And when you are trying to feed your family with your long years of software development, you will also have a different respect for copyright laws. Not to sound too much like some right-wing wacko, it wasn't until '95 when I finally had legit copies of the software I use for my business... growing up seems to be a continual process :) [rant off] Paul ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
