See, that's the thing. There's no "decision" to be made (Jelsoft doesn't get to "decide" what its licensing agreement says - it is already bound by it). It is legal to use the hack - that's not really in question.

However, vbulletin.org are within their rights not to host the hack, and I have a feeling that that may be what happens. In that case, the hack author would be forced to go elsewhere to distribute it (if he chose to, that it), which would be a shame because then he wouldn't be able to use vbulletin.org's license verification system - and it is certainly in Jelsoft's interests to have him use that.

We'll just have to wait and see. :)

u gotta be winding me up - surely they can make a decision quicker than that.

/me votes for GameCrash HOTM

serious though i dont reckon we see this hack back.

hm, now you mention it, nah. theirs greater issues on the jelsoft agenda, new products and then vb.org and other sister sites which will then segway into this issue. theirs some good stuff to come from that meeting :)

[high]* sabret00the sposts link online, goes back to stalking the shoutbox hack thread for support.[/high]

I have talked this over with people and even they said that it doesn't go against the license that Jelsoft has on it's site. But since the issue is just weather it is allowed he the license DOESN'T matter whatsoever and they can decised not to have the hack no matter what. Just like the lockdown hack isn't allow they can ban this and any other hack without a reason.

Dark Shogun

I'm betting it'd take several days, if not longer.

They can prevent it from being distributed here, sure. They can't prevent people from using it, though.

Thats true. A lot of people including myself have already downloaded this and the author may choose to release it somewhere else if they don't allow it here or at vbulletin-germany.com. It just seems a shame that the legality of this is even an issue.

Dark Shogun

I actually have a copy of the hack :) ... and was going to install it untill it was moved, I have decided to wait for the outcome before i use it.

I think it could take a few days. I think it would be prudent on Jelsofts part not only to review the code but to run it past thier lawyers... If Jelsoft gives the okay about this hack, then it may potentially impact their claims when they pursue real pirates. So this is gonna be a catch 22.

i agree with you, There are a lot more things here that has to be taken into consideration here. I wouldnt want my license voided if the investigation is negative and i am using the hack :(