[DrkFusion]

Originally Posted by Revan

Yeah but I dont think people go reporting every damn vb forum out there in case they using illegal, eh
Is there a way of noticing it even if its unclear if they use pirated? Id like to help in stoppin these leechers, but I dont want to go reporting everybody even tho I know the report aint being traced back to me...

There are many things though could be legit that would give it away.

• The board does not have a visible full copyright visible (though option to remove that is available it is rarely opted for by the majority).
• By analyzing the topic of the board sometimes you can judge or even be suspicious (I am not mentioning any topics because arguments will arise debating against or agreeing, which is not needed)
• Obviously any forum legit (licensed) but distributing the software for download is in direct incompliance of the agreement.

There is not much you can do in getting 100% pirating boards, nor does one have the time to go snitch them out. If you fall upon one that seems suspicious or you observe something suspicious in regards to similarities in filenames to vBulletin but copyright differences, it can vary alot.

It just comes down to, your gut feeling, and do you have the time.