Don't be ridiculous. He's punishing some legitimate users (broken drive, scratched games, etc) by lumping them in with the pirates. They aren't trying to pirate games, but are being treated as if they are; that is a punishment. And that works exactly as he intended (coded).Don't be ridiculous. He isn't punishing anyone. He also didn't code it to not work for legitimate users, it just has some bugs.
Them being in the same position as they were before he released the AP (which is, still having the ability to play games via DIOS MIOS) is not punishment. I can't play my scratched discs with it, but I'm not whining about it.Don't be ridiculous. He's punishing some legitimate users (broken drive, scratched games, etc) by lumping them in with the pirates. They aren't trying to pirate games, but are being treated as if they are; that is a punishment. And that works exactly as he intended (coded).Don't be ridiculous. He isn't punishing anyone. He also didn't code it to not work for legitimate users, it just has some bugs.
They're in the same position as they were before because tueidj chooses them to be. While everyone else is off enjoying Devolution, those with broken drives and scratched discs cannot, and that is tueidj's choice. He is choosing to cut off legitimate users who would otherwise be able to enjoy his application because their conditions are similar to those of a pirate. That's punishment, penalty, whatever. "You aren't allowed to do...because...".Them being in the same position as they were before he released the AP (which is, still having the ability to play games via DIOS MIOS) is not punishment. I can't play my scratched discs with it, but I'm not whining about it.
No, why would it be? It's his own code, there is nothing that has been copied over, stolen or modified - it's simply a "patch" that works over the Wii's standard loading methods.Isn't what the devolper did illeagal ?It is true that there are some AP measures, but at the same time, the source for the loader is openly available. Anyone can go ahead and remove them in their build, provided that they have the skill to do so.
The developer doesn't want his work to be used in illegal activities - if you want to then it's your choice and you can go on ahead and start changing the code. The original source includes AP measures, but that doesn't mean that a modded version won't surface.
You have to break a few eggs to make an omelette - how many people with scratched discs are there compared to the amount of people who simply want to use pirated content? 1% vs 99%? If we're lucky.They're in the same position as they were before because tueidj chooses them to be. While everyone else is off enjoying Devolution, those with broken drives and scratched discs cannot, and that is tueidj's choice. He is choosing to cut off legitimate users who would otherwise be able to enjoy his application because their conditions are similar to those of a pirate. That's punishment, penalty, whatever. "You aren't allowed to do...because...".Them being in the same position as they were before he released the AP (which is, still having the ability to play games via DIOS MIOS) is not punishment. I can't play my scratched discs with it, but I'm not whining about it.
You are so dramatic. He could have just not released it. I don't think you really understand what punishment is. When you were little and you disobeyed your parents, did they say "As punishment, I won't give you this $20"?They're in the same position as they were before because tueidj chooses them to be. While everyone else is off enjoying Devolution, those with broken drives and scratched discs cannot, and that is tueidj's choice. He is choosing to cut off legitimate users who would otherwise be able to enjoy his application because their conditions are similar to those of a pirate. That's punishment, penalty, whatever. "You aren't allowed to do...because...".Them being in the same position as they were before he released the AP (which is, still having the ability to play games via DIOS MIOS) is not punishment. I can't play my scratched discs with it, but I'm not whining about it.
Don't get me wrong, I understand why the implementation exists as it does, but that doesn't make it right; is it worth cutting off legitimate users to "stop piracy"? From there, the question becomes "What is the advantage of my program preventing unauthorized games to be played?"You have to break a few eggs to make an omelette - how many people with scratched discs are there compared to the amount of people who simply want to use pirated content? 1% vs 99%? If we're lucky.
I'd enjoy a non-AP version of this application myself - don't get me wrong. I pirate and I'm not ashamed to admit that, but I can see why he did what he did.
Exactly, sounds this is being taken way too personally... I don't think tueidj purposely wants to stop someone whose disc is scratched or drive is broken from using devolution seriously?... but it is his program and its not his problem,You are so dramatic. He could have just not released it.
Last I checked the author was not required to give a shit about other people's morals.Don't get me wrong, I understand why the implementation exists as it does, but that doesn't make it right;
You missed the meeting on Tuesday, that was changed.Last I checked the author was not required to give a shit about other people's morals.Don't get me wrong, I understand why the implementation exists as it does, but that doesn't make it right;
Oh christ, I don't have to wear pants now, do I?You missed the meeting on Tuesday, that was changed.Last I checked the author was not required to give a shit about other people's morals.Don't get me wrong, I understand why the implementation exists as it does, but that doesn't make it right;
Of course he doesn't have to care about my opinion, fool; that doesn't make my criticism any less valid or unfounded. My posts are simply one valid viewpoint that I feel is in the interest of everyone. There are quite obviously conflicting viewpoints, and the point of an argument is to make the other side change views, and the best way to argue is by using logic. Whether you, tueidj, or anyone else is susceptible to my logic doesn't concern me.Last I checked the author was not required to give a shit about other people's morals.
That's not what you posted though... you posted that his decisions are wrong because they do not comply with YOUR morals.Of course he doesn't have to care about my opinion, fool; that doesn't make my criticism any less valid or unfounded. My posts are simply one valid viewpoint that I feel is in the interest of everyone. There are quite obviously conflicting viewpoints, and the point of an argument is to make the other side change views, and the best way to argue is by using logic.Last I checked the author was not required to give a shit about other people's morals.
I'm saying that his decision is wrong because it is logically flawed when you ask "Why prevent the use of unauthorized copies in my program?", and look at that question logically. I already did that back a page, so I'm not going to do that again here.That's not what you posted though... you posted that his decisions are wrong because they do not comply with YOUR morals.
That doesn't matter, though. You did not write this, he did.
If you want something like this that conforms to your morals, feel free to write it. All the tools to hack and develop on/for a Wii are free.
He's publicly to piracy and wants to take steps to help stop it.
I know he is, and that's why I said I'd love to know why he is, especially in this Gamecube case. He didn't wake up one day and just decide "Gamecube piracy in 2012 must beHe's publicly to piracy and wants to take steps to help stop it.
Or at least avoid promoting it.He's publicly to piracy and wants to take steps to help stop it.