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Topic: Non commercial license (Read 433 times)
« on: January 05, 2011, 10:07:13 AM »
Hi all,
since the newest WCS release you might have noticed that WCS runs under a license now. With this license please know that selling wcs content on these forums or elsewhere (i.e. another website) is illegal ! We may choose to take legal action against you if you sell wcs content in case we have sufficient proof. WCS Content is defined as any and all content that is made for WCS and is strictly related to WCS. Such as races/ race packs, wcs addons and shop items/ shop item packs.
This applies to selling content coding itself, opened and closed source.
However selling WCSadmin, private races, levels, etc. on your server is allowed.
Regards,
Warcraft-Source.com Staff
« Last Edit: January 13, 2011, 01:56:35 PM by La Muerte »
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2011, 11:46:59 AM »
Hi, Yes, I noticed that license too. Hmm.. yes, no more business of selling wcs content  But is it allowed to sell races, privately to people who host a server? Like if someone makes race to wcs server and get paid for it, is it still illegal?
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2011, 12:02:48 PM »
And the newest this that that since October, 31st?
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« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2011, 04:28:33 PM »
This wasn't thought out very well and seems like a 15 year old just thought of this idea.
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2011, 05:32:23 PM »
Its a good idea never the less, if you would like to earn money then get a job.
We are a non commercial site and we do not mind to take (legal) action which involves a lot more and less dramatical paths then just a court room.
However I must kindly ask those who think they are above copyright laws, and willing to take the leap, to think twice as in there are plenty lawyers offices (in France for instance) who earn their living on this matter (which I'd call a real job and totally worth their money, because only using a copyrighted image on your site can turn out into a lovely pay check).
Either way I hope you have the decency not to make a living upon the wcs community like a parasite.
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2011, 05:41:32 PM »
I wonder who counts as legal owner of wcs? And isnt it up to him if someone is allowed to sell stuff or not? :>
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16:09 - Kami: MiB is doing war3 races?
16:10 - Tha Pwned: Yeah, I blocked him because of that.
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2011, 05:44:57 PM »
The writer of the code who happens to be the holder of the copyright.
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2011, 05:47:26 PM »
The writer of the code who happens to be the holder of the copyright.
Im just making sure because I think kryptonite has been gone for a little bit. He is the offical writer of the code so he holds the copyright? (Correct me if I'm wrong) Also I didn't mean to make my option a hostile post I just wanted my option out there. And I think some of the other members might agree.
« Last Edit: January 06, 2011, 05:59:08 PM by Phatman »
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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2011, 06:10:26 PM »
Original code yes, but Tha Pwned created the new WCS. Also Hetal one of the original co-writers of the original WCS and the current admin and hoster of the WCS site has give his consent on this.
~MiB
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2011, 06:37:26 PM »
Well in my eyes its Tha Pwneds work...so isnt he the one the copyright should run on? I just do not understand:
1. Why?
and
2. Who?
wants/needs this copyright? Im not saying I want WCS to be sold but i just cant understand the idea behind it :O
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16:09 - Kami: MiB is doing war3 races?
16:10 - Tha Pwned: Yeah, I blocked him because of that.
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2011, 07:09:23 PM »
Well in my eyes its Tha Pwneds work...so isnt he the one the copyright should run on? I just do not understand:
1. Why?
and
2. Who?
wants/needs this copyright? Im not saying I want WCS to be sold but i just cant understand the idea behind it :O
And I think that the meaning of the license is just very simple: prevent the possibility of trapping of free code and earn on free software. While no one took up writing new code for wcs ob and want to lay claim to was not there. How did the code - even create a group for making money .... I do not mind that people want to earn money, but against the fact that they used to do this free product is not manufactured by them. It's not so much against the law, but simply unethical.
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2011, 07:14:32 PM »
Well selling WCS and saying its yours would be unethical. but selling a racepack that you put your effort in (ofc all races made by yourself) doesnt seem so unethical to me.
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16:09 - Kami: MiB is doing war3 races?
16:10 - Tha Pwned: Yeah, I blocked him because of that.
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2011, 07:20:29 PM »
Well selling WCS and saying its yours would be unethical. but selling a racepack that you put your effort in (ofc all races made by yourself) doesnt seem so unethical to me.
I only expressed my opinion - to you, accept it or not)) If we talk in terms of law, that license extends to the content, that is, skills, ultimates, structure, methods of interaction ..... But this is my personal opinion, and you have the right to act as think it is right and fair)
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2011, 08:12:29 PM »
Well selling WCS and saying its yours would be unethical. but selling a racepack that you put your effort in (ofc all races made by yourself) doesnt seem so unethical to me.
Agreed
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2011, 12:32:26 AM »
mmm license)
Instead of "I will sell races" now it is necessary to write I will help you to develop the server, I will write for you races. Sell own time not illegal, right?)
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