Regarding the vBHosting Hack

[Morrus]

Originally Posted by Stadler

btw: Everyone should consider, that this is not a decision of Jelsoft atm, but 'only' the reaction of a handful of mods (nothing personal against any of the mods ... definately not. They're just trying to do their job), because they a in doubt if this is legal and want this to be discussed, rather than watching a 'possible' license infringement to grow more and more.

In other words: Don't blame Jelsoft until a descision has been made.

Also true.

Another issue to consider is that there's a world of difference between claiming this hack illegal and refusing to host it on ones' messageboards. Whether the existence of the hack itself is legal or not, they are certainly within their rights to moderate this board as they see fit, and that includes removal of any content they wish for whatever reason they wish to.

[Stadler]

Originally Posted by Link14716

I am fully confident that it does not break the license agreement, but Wayne does have a right to have this investigated. If it is not reinstated, however, then we can jump on in an get pissed off about it all. Until then, though, just relax.

Fully agreed. Wayne can't and can never be blamed for this IMHO, no matter, what will be decided. He's just doing his job, as I stated above. And right now not even Jelsoft could be blamed as a company.

I guess, we all should sit and wait, what will be decided.

[Boofo]

This is one of the main reasons that this site has gotten to be how it is now, with all of the turmoil going on. Everyone seems to want to go against the grain these days instead of accepting policy as was done in the past. As long as things like this continue, those of us who have taken our hacks elswhere, will stay where we are at and leave this site to the ones who seem to no longer care how it is handled. It's sad to lose something that at one time was the place to be.

[Morrus]

Originally Posted by hypedave

but we all know at the end of the day this hack was taken offline because one could actually use it as a EZBoard setup and use the vBulletin 3 subscription feature and charge actually make a profit charging people. I'm sorry im just thinking outside the box.

Sure, that's self-evident. I don't blame them one bit for worrying about it; unfortunately, they didn't consider this possibility when drafting their licensing agreement.

It's not that they don't want people to make a profit - I doubt they care how rich you or I are - what they need to avoid is a situation where people don't buy their software any more because it is easier/more convenient/cheaper to use "vB EZBoard". EZBoard itself is immensely popular, and such a situation could potentially put Jelsoft in a very awkward situation. Imagine: the convenience of EZBoard combined with the coolness of the vB software. In their place, I'd have changed the license already.

An unfortunate oversight on their part. I'll bet they're cursing; I also bet the license gets changed very rapidly.

[Dark Shogun]

It's not like someone would be running a business off of this hack because it is stated in the copyright for the hack that it isn't allowed. Now since that is the case I see nothing wrong. It is like setting up a forum for someone and giving them Mod powers. The head admin's will still own/run the board in general but that mod will run their forum and subforums. There is NO difference. 1 license, 1 copy of vbulletin, and 1 database.

Dark Shogun

[Boofo]

LOL I guess that's one way to handle it.

Where did your post go Vampireman?

Drk, I understand what you are saying but it is the one or two bad apples that would use something like this for illegal purposes that they are concerned with.

[ap0c]

Originally Posted by Boofo

This is one of the main reasons that this site has gotten to be how it is now, with all of the turmoil going on. Everyone seems to want to go against the grain these days instead of accepting policy as was done in the past. As long as things like this continue, those of us who have taken our hacks elswhere, will stay where we are at and leave this site to the ones who seem to no longer care how it is handled. It's sad to lose something that at one time was the place to be.

so where are your hacks located? Link please.

[Dark Shogun]

Yeah but if they are using it for illegal purposes get them not everyone. Thats just like if someone is using vbulletin illegally.

Dark Shogun

[trafix]

Can I suggest that this thread be moved to the discussion forum??????

[VampireMan]

Originally Posted by Boofo

LOL I guess that's one way to handle it.

Where did your post go Vampireman?

Drk, I understand what you are saying but it is the one or two bad apples that would use something like this for illegal purposes that they are concerned with.

Which post i have made too many to keep track of in this thread lol