Caliban of Sycorax Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 No, I don't care where they are. But It's bugged me a lot. How safe is a ROM? I've heard so much...It's illegal if you don't delete it within 24 hours, it's illegal, blah blah blah. I want to know the whole truth: is it safe and is it illegal or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan's Aokage Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 If you own the game, it is not illegal. If you don't own it, it IS illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteor Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 They are illegal, but you won't get caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliban of Sycorax Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 If you own the game, it is not illegal.If you don't own it, it IS illegal. So if I download a ROM of FE8 (which I own) it's not illegal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan's Aokage Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 So if I download a ROM of FE8 (which I own) it's not illegal? No it is not. I did the exact same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 No it is not.I did the exact same thing. Actually yes it is. XD People like to believe they're not, but, really, it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Hyde Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 No, it's not. Owning a "backup copy" of Path of Radiance is illegal though. It even says so at the back of the instruction manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 For fucks sake, yes it is. Here. http://jyosua.superbusnet.com/PICT0166.JPG Now do you believe me? I should tell you, defying me when I'm right, really ticks me off. If you don't think a ROM is a backup copy, I'll tell you how they're made. People take the cartridge, connect it to a device, that dumps the memory of the cartridge aka the ROM image, onto a PC, creating a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteor Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 ^That might be a bit overboard, man. So... like I said. Yeah, they're illegal, always, no questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It's not like I'm going to warn him. I'll just curse a whole lot. It might be wise to note that in certain countries the laws don't apply. The Netherlands is usually the number one example of one of these places, and that's because they're lax in quite a few of their laws. I'm not sure about Kyle though, it looks like he's an aussie and I don't know their laws. However, for Archangel who lives in the US, it's illegal. It's also illegal for me as well, but frankly I don't give a crap. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan's Aokage Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Then I assume it's illegal in The Land Of My Father? (I mean Wales, although he was born in Canada >.>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Basically the rule of thumb is, if you're worried about legal issues, don't touch ROMs with even a 39 and a half foot pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Rabbit Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 i only have a grinch on mine :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordsAreShiney Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 They're illegal, but it's like downloading music and stuff - who the fuck cares anyhow? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentobu Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I should tell you, defying me when I'm right, really ticks me off.If you don't think a ROM is a backup copy, I'll tell you how they're made. People take the cartridge, connect it to a device, that dumps the memory of the cartridge aka the ROM image, onto a PC, creating a backup. You sound like Blitz right there..........And you are right it's illegal. and illegal, and illegal, and illegal, and illegal, and...ILLEGAL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 May I ask who is this Blitz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentobu Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 FEE. Our resident....."GOD" as he calls himself. You seemed to have his attitude for a bit. And may i ask since im sorta new. ARe you the owner of this site -_- hate to be stupid but. Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I consider VincentASM as the real owner. I'm more of just the webmaster or webspace provider. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uguu Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 FEE. Our resident....."GOD" as he calls himself. You seemed to have his attitude for a bit. And may i ask since im sorta new. ARe you the owner of this site -_- hate to be stupid but. Just curious. Owner of the forum not the site. VincentASM owns the site site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentobu Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 O.K I don't feel like a retard anymore. ^^ But let's stop spamming up this thread. We must stay on topic right? I have a message for those of you who own ROMs. DO NOT TELL ANYONE YOU OWN A ROM. That's how you get arrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchLordZephyr Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 O.K I don't feel like a retard anymore. ^^ But let's stop spamming up this thread. We must stay on topic right? I have a message for those of you who own ROMs. DO NOT TELL ANYONE YOU OWN A ROM. That's how you get arrested. The perfect words to say. Thumbs up for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteor Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 You people have ROMs? >_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangaurd Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 They all got deleted when I reinstalled XP. I used to have a bunch, though. Mostly SNES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.