Paysite Discussion Thread
kathy:
This is the one and only paysite discussion thread. If you are curious whether such and such site is worth a subscription or want to discuss the pros or cons of paysites this is your shot. However, because the last thread got removed because some people flat out bashing people and beating people in the head for having an opinion here are the rules.
1. Show the other posters respect. Not everyone is going to share the same opinion as you so it is pointless to beat someone in the head with yours.
2. Do not post things such as Paysites sux0rs.. I only wish to see intelligent, thought out posts or questions. If you can't do this then don't waste our time and yours by posting.
3. No bashing of specific people. If you are dicussing a site then it is inevitable that their name will be used but I do not want to see any useless bashing. Yes this even means no Carla Niven bashing. Been there done that and it has lost it's amusement value.
These rules may or may not be updated later depending on how people behave. Also anyone who violates these rules will have their posts moved into a moderation queue for review. Depending on the post you may receive a warning, after 3 warnings a 3 day vacation and or banned from participating in this thread. So again use common sense before posting.
Again do not screw this up and make me regret allowing this discussion again.
Remember: This is a paysite discussion thread, where I expect discussions, not a paysite bash fest. Show respect to your discussion partners by avoiding bashing, and having well thought out discussions.
PegasusDiana:
Thank you Kathy, I think I'll bow out of this thread with just one comment. I think everyone knows my thoughts and feelings on this issue. I am not totally against paysites per se so much as the things that are happening on them. I myself have used paysites. I do not believe in anyway shape or form EA wanted their program to be used by others as a means to support themselves. Nor do I believe they intended for people to make a profit off their product. There are laws for this and they are called licensing agreements. That's all I am going to say. If it truly is a bandwidth issue, there are many other ways to address it and should be sought out. Now I'll just zip it ;)
Nouk:
Thank you, Kathy!
Let's start out with one of the proofs that EA is not happy with people selling custom content:
http://noukiesims2.net/EAconfirms.gif
I have sent a letter with specific questions to the EA support desk. This is the answer I got, and I took screenies of it.
It's pretty self explanitory, but what do you guys have to say about EA's reaction? :)
*Edit* LOL pegs beat me too it!
Eric:
Hi Nouk,
GM Prada's response specifically cited tools created by Electronics Arts.
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If you use a tool created by Electronic Arts and wish to charge money for the content created with that tool afterwards, then you are in violation of US Copyright law.
Many people, myself included, do not use Home Crafter or Body Shop in the creation of content. I use SimPe, Milkshape 3D & a paint program, none of which are created, produced or owned by Electronic Arts.
Does Prada's failure to include content created by these other tools indicate the exclusion of content created with them from the letter of US Copyright law?
Nouk:
No idea. I should ask again :)
But as you are still extracting and editing EA's Sims 2 game files, and you still need Sims 2 coding for it to be useful, I expect the answer to be 'no'.
*edit* I've submitted the question, i hope I'll get an answer :)
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