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joelw135 · 04-09-04, 08:54 AM

Here is the actual post from PDACorps: This is just for information:Quote//

didn't want to get on and do something constructive today anyway... sigh.

SRS has contacted me again and clarified a couple of things to me, as well as acknowledged for a second time that there is nothing illegal on this site with regard to TodayPlus, and that he is happy for the discussion to continue. A bit of investigation is making it increasingly apparent that the original mail (and a subsequent threat that has since arrived) has originated from one of our own members. I don't see the point of me naming the person here as I don't want to see a public lynching taking place. I have no idea what motivated the person to take this course of action, but I don't intend to do anything more than block access to the IP address range that was used.

If I had any reason to believe that anything untoward had been posted about TP on these forums, I would have them deleted. If SRS requests that the TP threads are deleted, even though they have no illegal content, then this will be respected and they will be removed. Until the time comes that SRS himself asks that they be removed, they will stay.

Given that I have communication from 'the real' SRS which states that everything is ok, I will need something more conclusive than 'I am the real SRS' in any threats if I'm to take action. If anyone else thinks they have a suitable claim to have them removed, please do send me a mail explaining exactly what aspect of any particular post causes offence. I'm happy to listen to any reasonable claim, but the threats I have received so far are simply claiming that any posts relating to TodayPlus are the copyright of SRSoffense, which clearly isn't the case. SRS himself has confirmed that he is happy for such posts to continue, so clearly he is not of the belief that when our members speak their words become his intellectual property.

The legality of any discussions regarding TodayPlus isn't a matter of question. SRS has made it clear that as long as no binaries, hacks, cracks, etc are distributed, and discussion of such doesn't take place, then the discussions can continue. If any posts are to be removed, they will be done so as a matter of goodwill, not as a matter of obligation. The only person I know of that has the right to make a legitimate claim to make such a request is SRS, and now that SRS has contacted me, AND I've been able to verify the integrity of the email address that was used, I will be expecting such a request to originate from that address if it is ever made. From what SRS has said I'd be surprised if he changes his mind and asks me to remove them.

For the sake of avoiding the potential for wrongly accusing anyone of anything, please continue not to theorise about who sent the original demand to remove the threads. If the perpetrator can't find the time to get on with his own life instead of assuming the role of somebody else's (ie the threats continue, or they continue to create aliases for themselves in this forum) then I will stop protecting their identity which will no doubt lead to much embarrassment.

Many thanks to SRS for clearing this matter up.

04-09-04, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
joelw135 Aximsite Veteran Uber Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 1,312 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is the actual post from PDACorps: This is just for information:Quote// didn't want to get on and do something constructive today anyway... sigh. SRS has contacted me again and clarified a couple of things to me, as well as acknowledged for a second time that there is nothing illegal on this site with regard to TodayPlus, and that he is happy for the discussion to continue. A bit of investigation is making it increasingly apparent that the original mail (and a subsequent threat that has since arrived) has originated from one of our own members. I don't see the point of me naming the person here as I don't want to see a public lynching taking place. I have no idea what motivated the person to take this course of action, but I don't intend to do anything more than block access to the IP address range that was used. If I had any reason to believe that anything untoward had been posted about TP on these forums, I would have them deleted. If SRS requests that the TP threads are deleted, even though they have no illegal content, then this will be respected and they will be removed. Until the time comes that SRS himself asks that they be removed, they will stay. Given that I have communication from 'the real' SRS which states that everything is ok, I will need something more conclusive than 'I am the real SRS' in any threats if I'm to take action. If anyone else thinks they have a suitable claim to have them removed, please do send me a mail explaining exactly what aspect of any particular post causes offence. I'm happy to listen to any reasonable claim, but the threats I have received so far are simply claiming that any posts relating to TodayPlus are the copyright of SRSoffense, which clearly isn't the case. SRS himself has confirmed that he is happy for such posts to continue, so clearly he is not of the belief that when our members speak their words become his intellectual property. The legality of any discussions regarding TodayPlus isn't a matter of question. SRS has made it clear that as long as no binaries, hacks, cracks, etc are distributed, and discussion of such doesn't take place, then the discussions can continue. If any posts are to be removed, they will be done so as a matter of goodwill, not as a matter of obligation. The only person I know of that has the right to make a legitimate claim to make such a request is SRS, and now that SRS has contacted me, AND I've been able to verify the integrity of the email address that was used, I will be expecting such a request to originate from that address if it is ever made. From what SRS has said I'd be surprised if he changes his mind and asks me to remove them. For the sake of avoiding the potential for wrongly accusing anyone of anything, please continue not to theorise about who sent the original demand to remove the threads. If the perpetrator can't find the time to get on with his own life instead of assuming the role of somebody else's (ie the threats continue, or they continue to create aliases for themselves in this forum) then I will stop protecting their identity which will no doubt lead to much embarrassment. Many thanks to SRS for clearing this matter up. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Axim X3i 1GB KingMax 60X SD Card 512mb Kingston SD Card 256mb Lexar SD Card MemMaid Handy Launcher Handy Menu WisBar Advanced Today Plus DotPocket PIEPlus Agenda Fusion BoxWave "ClearTouch" RhinoSkin case Piel Frama Black case