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clio1 · 13-02-11, 08:59 PM

Hi Brian do you think it unreasonable for people to post links to outside hosts for software for the boxes on the forum, as they are not directly hosted on the forum and therefore Techwatch are not responsible for links posted on site.

Also i remember you saying in a post that it was ok to post links to other forums, would you consider allowing the above links as well.

Regards

Clio

ps i know this has been put on the forum i would like others to see it and maybe contribute to it as well.

TheCoder · 13-02-11, 09:24 PM

Having been through a similar situation before on another forum where links to certain bits of software/firmware were allowed I would advise that allowing such things is definately not a good idea. In some cases, even linking to a piece of software thats hosted elsewhere can get you into legal bother and this situation will only get worse as laws are tightened.

If people want to sell boxes etc, then let them take the risks by promoting the software/firmware on their own specialist sites !

Robbo · 13-02-11, 09:58 PM

No way do we want this.

Linking to an illegal file is itself an illegal act as it would be seen as directly promoting/supporting an illegal activity.

Covered by rules 1 and 2

Techwatch Rules

clio1 · 13-02-11, 10:08 PM

Ok same could be the same about asking questions on said boxes, with regard to flashing them and the uses of them.

But it was a question i have put out there that's all not a life or death policy.

Robbo · 13-02-11, 10:16 PM

No-one said it was about life or death.

Freedom of speech, the rest is chat, nothing is provided.

tiger56 · 14-02-11, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clio1

Ok same could be the same about asking questions on said boxes, with regard to flashing them and the uses of them.

But it was a question i have put out there that's all not a life or death policy.

I agree,why tell people how to do it/flash/update and.program cards etc on an open forum,but not allow links,the other files are/were on outside sites?

PerryCox · 14-02-11, 09:28 AM

Interesting, and one issue which I've never fully understood - I'm sure there was a "downloads" section with direct links to firmware etc. at one time. Although the downloads section was not on TW space, it was directly linked to from TW.

Are non-live links allowed? E.g. hxxp://www.naughtystuff.com/theshityoudon't wannasee

Just trying to clear up what is and isn't acceptable

Mickha · 14-02-11, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiger56

I agree,why tell people how to do it/flash/update and.program cards etc on an open forum,but not allow links,the other files are/were on outside sites?

Because we'd like to keep the forum from getting closed down and the owner being prosecuted.
Discussing how to do something is a lot different to providing illegal software to defraud companies.

PerryCox · 14-02-11, 09:34 AM

http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/25...oad-links.html

So we're ok to link to files in a similar manner to the post above?

clio1 · 14-02-11, 11:26 AM

A bit contradictory as the files are all ready linked on this forum and have been since 2008, so people cant put links to the firmware except Mods and Admin, one wonders about the rules.

Rules made >>>> 13-04-08, 07:30 PM By Brian

Links posted by Lincsat >>>>> 17-04-08, 11:28 PM

one wonders after the rules where put up they where broken 4 days later by a Mod, obliviously does not follow the rules either.

13-02-11, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
clio1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In My Car Posts: 1,636 Thanks: 168 Thanked 703 Times in 489 Posts	Re Links Hi Brian do you think it unreasonable for people to post links to outside hosts for software for the boxes on the forum, as they are not directly hosted on the forum and therefore Techwatch are not responsible for links posted on site. Also i remember you saying in a post that it was ok to post links to other forums, would you consider allowing the above links as well. Regards Clio ps i know this has been put on the forum i would like others to see it and maybe contribute to it as well. __________________ "Worry is like a Rocking Chair! Its something to do but gets you nowhere !!"

13-02-11, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheCoder Underground Crew Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Undrground Posts: 2,149 Thanks: 15 Thanked 1,691 Times in 933 Posts	Re: Re Links Having been through a similar situation before on another forum where links to certain bits of software/firmware were allowed I would advise that allowing such things is definately not a good idea. In some cases, even linking to a piece of software thats hosted elsewhere can get you into legal bother and this situation will only get worse as laws are tightened. If people want to sell boxes etc, then let them take the risks by promoting the software/firmware on their own specialist sites !

13-02-11, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Re Links No way do we want this. Linking to an illegal file is itself an illegal act as it would be seen as directly promoting/supporting an illegal activity. Covered by rules 1 and 2 Techwatch Rules __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

13-02-11, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
clio1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In My Car Posts: 1,636 Thanks: 168 Thanked 703 Times in 489 Posts	Re: Re Links Ok same could be the same about asking questions on said boxes, with regard to flashing them and the uses of them. But it was a question i have put out there that's all not a life or death policy. __________________ "Worry is like a Rocking Chair! Its something to do but gets you nowhere !!"

13-02-11, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Re Links No-one said it was about life or death. Freedom of speech, the rest is chat, nothing is provided. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

14-02-11, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
PerryCox 28:2e:29:28:2e:29 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 502 Thanks: 111 Thanked 202 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Re Links Interesting, and one issue which I've never fully understood - I'm sure there was a "downloads" section with direct links to firmware etc. at one time. Although the downloads section was not on TW space, it was directly linked to from TW. Are non-live links allowed? E.g. hxxp://www.naughtystuff.com/theshityoudon't wannasee Just trying to clear up what is and isn't acceptable

14-02-11, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
PerryCox 28:2e:29:28:2e:29 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 502 Thanks: 111 Thanked 202 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Re Links http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/25...oad-links.html So we're ok to link to files in a similar manner to the post above?

14-02-11, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
clio1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In My Car Posts: 1,636 Thanks: 168 Thanked 703 Times in 489 Posts	Re: Re Links A bit contradictory as the files are all ready linked on this forum and have been since 2008, so people cant put links to the firmware except Mods and Admin, one wonders about the rules. Rules made >>>> 13-04-08, 07:30 PM By Brian Links posted by Lincsat >>>>> 17-04-08, 11:28 PM one wonders after the rules where put up they where broken 4 days later by a Mod, obliviously does not follow the rules either. __________________ "Worry is like a Rocking Chair! Its something to do but gets you nowhere !!"

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