ethics of using non-licensed scripts - GoFuckYourself.com

d-null · 06-22-2008, 07:59 PM

I've noticed people using scripts that are specifically only licensed for non-adult or non-commercial websites, and wonder what you guys think of the ethics of that?

It is pretty tempting to use a script that does exactly what you want, even though it says strictly in the licensing that it is only free to use for non commercial and strictly non-adult websites.

I think I will stay ethical and find another way to do the job.

uno · 06-22-2008, 08:03 PM

Wordpress?

Iron Fist · 06-22-2008, 08:06 PM

We talking about VShare again?

d-null · 06-22-2008, 08:07 PM

no not wordpress

the one I noticed recently was a javascript script

teg0 · 06-22-2008, 08:16 PM

ethics and free licenses don't work well together. Especially if the non-adult restriction is even in effect for paid licenses.

sysk · 06-22-2008, 10:42 PM

I do care a bit about ethics, but much more about lawsuits

Jace · 06-22-2008, 10:54 PM

i always found it funny that people starting illegal porn tube sites pay for a copy of the tube site script

Jace · 06-22-2008, 10:56 PM

i always found it funny that people starting illegal porn tube sites pay for a copy of the tube site script

woj · 06-22-2008, 10:56 PM

Getting stuff for free is great, but programmers actually have bills to pay and kids to feed too... If the script is any good, just pay the $50 or whatever the script writer wants for the commercial license...

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 06-22-2008, 11:36 PM

Thats why I write my own stuff, that way I know what its being used for. :D

06-22-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	ethics of using non-licensed scripts I've noticed people using scripts that are specifically only licensed for non-adult or non-commercial websites, and wonder what you guys think of the ethics of that? It is pretty tempting to use a script that does exactly what you want, even though it says strictly in the licensing that it is only free to use for non commercial and strictly non-adult websites. I think I will stay ethical and find another way to do the job. __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

06-22-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
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06-22-2008, 08:06 PM	#3
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06-22-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	no not wordpress the one I noticed recently was a javascript script __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

06-22-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
sysk Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,005	I do care a bit about ethics, but much more about lawsuits __________________ icq: 612510168 / email: [email protected] / php ninja 4 hire

06-22-2008, 08:16 PM	#5
teg0 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gringo in Puerto Rico Posts: 4,204	ethics and free licenses don't work well together. Especially if the non-adult restriction is even in effect for paid licenses.

06-22-2008, 10:54 PM	#7
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	i always found it funny that people starting illegal porn tube sites pay for a copy of the tube site script

06-22-2008, 10:56 PM	#8
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	i always found it funny that people starting illegal porn tube sites pay for a copy of the tube site script

06-22-2008, 10:56 PM	#9
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	Getting stuff for free is great, but programmers actually have bills to pay and kids to feed too... If the script is any good, just pay the $50 or whatever the script writer wants for the commercial license... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

06-22-2008, 11:36 PM	#10
Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE MOBILE PORN: IMOBILEPORN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tinseltown NL Posts: 16,502	Thats why I write my own stuff, that way I know what its being used for. :D