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Jun 21, 2004 21:43:56 GMT -5
Post by Kanoa on Jun 21, 2004 21:43:56 GMT -5
3 questions...
1. Are they legal?
2. Is there a time limit to how long you can keep them?
3. Do I have to pay for them?
Cause I've never even used a ROM before and was thinking of dowloading this game but I decided to post about it first...^_^
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Jun 21, 2004 22:19:01 GMT -5
Post by librarygirlmary on Jun 21, 2004 22:19:01 GMT -5
I've been wondering the same thing...
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Jun 22, 2004 0:05:15 GMT -5
Post by Snake on Jun 22, 2004 0:05:15 GMT -5
1. Are they legal?
2. Is there a time limit to how long you can keep them?
3. Do I have to pay for them?
1. They aren't legal. 2. They're illegal if you have them for 1 minute or for 1 year. 3. You have to buy the actual game if you want it to be legal.
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Jun 22, 2004 0:11:15 GMT -5
Post by Kanoa on Jun 22, 2004 0:11:15 GMT -5
Hmmm...Does it count if I have the Japanes version?
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Jun 22, 2004 0:19:35 GMT -5
Post by Snake on Jun 22, 2004 0:19:35 GMT -5
I don't think so. I don't think anyone has ever been caught for downloading ROMS, it more of a moral thing.
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Jun 22, 2004 4:17:09 GMT -5
Post by keyby on Jun 22, 2004 4:17:09 GMT -5
1 yes
2 in some site you can play at game only for 24 hours after you must delete the rom
3 no
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Jun 22, 2004 13:25:58 GMT -5
Post by Snake on Jun 22, 2004 13:25:58 GMT -5
1 yes 2 in some site you can play at game only for 24 hours after you must delete the rom 3 no Actually, ROMs are illegal, and the thing about deleting them after 24 hours is false. GameFAQs has a great FAQ about ROMs you can view at www.gamefaqs.com/features/help/hmisc_1.html.
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Jun 22, 2004 13:49:32 GMT -5
Post by keyby on Jun 22, 2004 13:49:32 GMT -5
boh^__^in italy is legal download the game for only 24 hours^__^
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Jun 23, 2004 3:57:46 GMT -5
Post by lunarblade on Jun 23, 2004 3:57:46 GMT -5
By law, it's illegal to play ROMs. However, a lot of people download them anyways. Most people don't really care whether it's legal or not.
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NeoMario
Newborne
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Jul 8, 2004 11:07:12 GMT -5
Post by NeoMario on Jul 8, 2004 11:07:12 GMT -5
I'll admit, the legal aspect of ROMs are shaky, but to date I have not heard of anyone getting "busted" for downloading them.
Heck, I direct people to sites to get them, and if I have one that they need I'll give it to them. And I've done this many, many, many times over the last few years. I really don't give a [darn] what the legal issues are, it cannot be enforced, and thats the thing. Don't make laws that you cannot enforce. Besides, even if ROMs are illegal to have, play, or distibute (and I still do not know exactly what all the legal issues are, nor do I care) how that heck are they going to find and charge me? Like what, are FBI agents gonna come a-knocking on my door and ask to see my files on the computer? I don't think so.
Anyway, Nintendo has money out the wazoo and I really don't think people downloading a few ROMs or ISOs here and there is going to put them out of business.
Oh and (no to be rude of course) but the thing on GameFAQs about ROMs is thier standing on ROMs and that they do not want people posting messages on HOW to get them. You can talk about them, but not direct people to sites that have them. I've tried >_<
Anyway, those are my thoughts on the whole legal [stuff] about ROMs and all that. And of course, if you need ANY ROM up to N64, let me know and I can get it for you. (most likely by directing you to a site)
Okey dokie smokey? Yeah. I'll be hanging around here for a few more minutes, but I'll probally be on GameFAQs - Animal Crossing Message Board after this. Or maybe I'll log off the computer and clean up arond the house...
...Yeah right.
^_^
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Jul 8, 2004 14:24:05 GMT -5
Post by Snake on Jul 8, 2004 14:24:05 GMT -5
Of course no one is going to get caught for downloading ROMs, but either way it's still illegal. Downloading ROMs is more of a moral thing, like downloading music (in Canada at least). And the thing at GameFAQs isn't just their own standing, it's just stating basic copyright laws.
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NeoMario
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Jul 10, 2004 23:38:43 GMT -5
Post by NeoMario on Jul 10, 2004 23:38:43 GMT -5
Now that I've looked over their TOS, your right, they do also state basic copyright laws.
Anyway, for those of you who are concerned, don't stress yourself out. They can't enforce these software copyright laws and the whole thing IS really more of a moral than a legal issue. If you feel that is wrong to do it, then don't. If you don't give two hoots about Nintendo, go ROM crazy! Thats all.
Oh and are the websites that I gave still working? I hope so. If not, post here and I can give you new sites if need be.
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Aug 28, 2004 11:42:53 GMT -5
Post by Hmfan13 on Aug 28, 2004 11:42:53 GMT -5
Alright, I know a lot of ya peepz are all for this, but I have simple reasons for not downloading roms: 1. The colors Bleed sometimes 2. It's Illegal, and peepz HAVE been busted from it, from what I heard from 1 of the Noa's 3. I doubt it's the same. All these are based on what ppl have said, I've never used a rom. But if u guys REALLY wanna use 'em, go ahead, but when Andy knocks on your door demanding to do a comprehensive search of your comp, it's your own fault.
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Aug 28, 2004 12:36:02 GMT -5
Post by Snake on Aug 28, 2004 12:36:02 GMT -5
Alright, I know a lot of ya peepz are all for this, but I have simple reasons for not downloading roms: 1. The colors Bleed sometimes 2. It's Illegal, and peepz HAVE been busted from it, from what I heard from 1 of the Noa's 3. I doubt it's the same. All these are based on what ppl have said, I've never used a rom. But if u guys REALLY wanna use 'em, go ahead, but when Andy knocks on your door demanding to do a comprehensive search of your comp, it's your own fault. It is usually the same game, but it's just illegal. I'm pretty sure some people have been busted for distrubuting ROMs, but the users not as much.
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anya
Newborne
kuro nobara
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Aug 28, 2004 19:13:53 GMT -5
Post by anya on Aug 28, 2004 19:13:53 GMT -5
my bro downloads ROMs ALL THE TIME. i mean, we have a TON on our computers. he's never been busted and he's been doing it for years. no one i've ever herd of's gotten busted. as for it being illegal and getting busted, i think they're concentrating more on music then games for now.
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