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New bill in UK

Postby Balg()rG » Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:00 am

Some new legislation was passed in the UK which will possibly make it difficult for people to download content like that listed on this site. New filters are meant to be implimented to block downloads from file sharing sites. While this means that we can still access this forum, and associated link pages, we might be prevented from downloading the games.

Just wondered if u guys have any thoughts on this matter ?

For the moment ISP's are waiting for the first court cases to come up.

Omg its like all of a sudden we are living in China !!!!
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Postby hfric » Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:33 am

Canada: RCMP says modifying a video game console punishable by 10y in jail
>> From nationalpost.com:
Attention Canadian gamers: be careful if you decide to modify your video game console.
The decision to do so could land you in prison.

Modifying a video game console such as a PlayStation3 or Xbox 360 is a crime in Canada and could result in a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, according to a recent release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

"Modifying a console and computer is considered an illegal act under section 342.1 of the Criminal Code and is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years," the RCMP said in the statement.


world is turning into shitzor

and to add the lulz factor : now making a photo in Canada of your own computer can land you in jail

NExt stop : repairing and moding your OWN car can land you in jail
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Postby Virgil » Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:44 pm

It's sucks balls. BUT. There will be a lot of people affected by this paper, so I expect strong anti-bill lobby to form.

NExt stop : repairing and moding your OWN car can land you in jail

Canadians got funny laws about used cars sale as far as I know. They must be sold through goverment agency.
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