While I see the way you are coming at this issue, It isnt uncommonin the real world for free software to include callback functionality. When I release freeware I never have the intent of stealing inforatopn, but because it is free I know that even if it is a small majority, people are prone to remove information that by downloading and using your software they agreed too. Unlike vB most free software lacks proper legal protection and using acallback, harmless as it is, they ensure the integretity of the software hasn't been compromised as by terms of contract.
Now I agee, it isnt a kind thing to do without warning the users first,but those offenders may be code wise and can expect it. It would defeat the purpose of the validation functions. So if you bann us from using such validationhere you should at least afford the codersthe ability to report websites using their hacks released here outside the terms of the hackand have that user face consequences for their actions.
While it is trust that keeps users here, it is coders that keep the users here in the first place and sofor both groups protection needs to be afforded I feel, not just one side of the crowd, because alone they don't work together.
I hope I made my point clear
-Rimer-
PS: I have not released any hacks here under this account, but the hacks I have released donot include callbacks as they were ports and not mine originally and thus I did not feel obligated to do it since the original author had not. Hwever if I ever release custom hacks id like to see protection afforded to both sides.
05-15-2006, 03:03 PM
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