Pertaining to the topic I started earlier today and now find locked:
With twenty-eight years (and still going) as a federal law enforcement officer, I would never condone the use or abuse of the hard work of others without due compensation. They’re innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law. I read over the disclaimers sprinkled over the web site and believed it to cover the author’s rear ends.
“The publications offered here are a result of the kind contributions of others around the world since this site has been up. Additions and updates have been an ongoing process. The aim of this site is to offer as complete a collection of original Universe material as possible while offering updated presentations. Special attention to keeping the original material intact has been the goal. The material presented here is for personal enjoyment, non-profit use only as much of this material has all but disappeared. I welcome communication regarding corrections, additions, contributions and opinions from Universe players, Games Masters and interested parties alike.”
And:
“The aim of these publications is to expand new ideas and life into SPI's Science Fiction Role Playing Game: Universe. The intent of this site does not seek to challenge the copyright, authorship, or lay claim to any form of ownership to the original SPI material.
As editor of this site I fully acknowledge and respect copyright and I will immediately withdraw any content upon receipt of any legitimate request to do so. The material presented here is for personal enjoyment and free circulation for non-profit, non-commercial use.”
Note: If you try to download their .pdf files you are asked to provide a password or join a certain Yahoo group. Does this mean this organization is responsible for attempting to disseminate copyrighted material illegally? Has this author not received any challenges towards the items he has on this site?
Anyway, I apologize if this was an error on my part so please remove the entire topic. Don’t just lock it. As it is written now, even without the link identified, finding it on the internet is too easy!
Thanks!
With twenty-eight years (and still going) as a federal law enforcement officer, I would never condone the use or abuse of the hard work of others without due compensation. They’re innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law. I read over the disclaimers sprinkled over the web site and believed it to cover the author’s rear ends.
“The publications offered here are a result of the kind contributions of others around the world since this site has been up. Additions and updates have been an ongoing process. The aim of this site is to offer as complete a collection of original Universe material as possible while offering updated presentations. Special attention to keeping the original material intact has been the goal. The material presented here is for personal enjoyment, non-profit use only as much of this material has all but disappeared. I welcome communication regarding corrections, additions, contributions and opinions from Universe players, Games Masters and interested parties alike.”
And:
“The aim of these publications is to expand new ideas and life into SPI's Science Fiction Role Playing Game: Universe. The intent of this site does not seek to challenge the copyright, authorship, or lay claim to any form of ownership to the original SPI material.
As editor of this site I fully acknowledge and respect copyright and I will immediately withdraw any content upon receipt of any legitimate request to do so. The material presented here is for personal enjoyment and free circulation for non-profit, non-commercial use.”
Note: If you try to download their .pdf files you are asked to provide a password or join a certain Yahoo group. Does this mean this organization is responsible for attempting to disseminate copyrighted material illegally? Has this author not received any challenges towards the items he has on this site?
Anyway, I apologize if this was an error on my part so please remove the entire topic. Don’t just lock it. As it is written now, even without the link identified, finding it on the internet is too easy!
Thanks!