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Originally Posted by Paul M

.... or tried a pirated version, got caught, and then bought it

Not sure if that was aimed at me with the wink smilie, if it was. No, I was never caught using a pirated version of vBulletin. As I only used it for about 2 weeks to see what I thought seeing as it was quite expensive to buy. And liked it so much, I bought it! In fact this is the second full license I've had now.

Originally Posted by SmashinYoungMan

I really can't swallow this "try it before you buy it" mentality where vB is concerned. vB isn't some newly released game, or unheard of band where you need to sample their product before you plunk down the dough at the store (an oft repeated excuse for pirating).

vB is pretty much the de facto standard when it comes to message board software these days. I very seriously doubt anyone who goes through the effort of finding a pirated version of vB, downloading, then installing it hasn't had at least a little experience with the software before as a poster.

No, they want what the "big boys" use, at no cost.

I don't doubt that many break down and pay for the license when they find that getting access to plugins and upgrades is a major pain, but that in no way excuses their initial theft. Even if, in the end, piracy equates to more sales for Jelsoft, that doesn't make those that pirate vB any less scum in my opinion. Pat yourself on the back for finally paying for vB all you want, you're still a common thief.

Very strong words there, which is fair enough. But, I'm presuming then you created all them images on your site yourself from scratch, if not, you got permission to use them all from the authors who created them on your site. :classic: