Is that not a contradiction in terms?
Dmittri's request was close to, but not over the line.
He didn't ask for the ROM, he asked if there was reason why it hadn't been released.
Working within forum rules, I told him that it had been released and the ROM filename, but not where or how to find it.
Are we not allowed to imply due to rule 5?
That depends on what information you are implying.
5. Nothing illegal! Do I even need to explain this one? Need a ROM to repair an arcade board you own? Fine to talk about. Need a ROM to complete your MAME collection? Don't bother to post here. If someone posts such a request, please don't answer it -- no direct answers, no hints, no private messages.
Here's my understanding of how Rule 5 applies in these circumstances.
(Please correct me if these examples are wrong/misleading, Saint.)
OK:
- Posting that a particular ROM has been dumped.
- Posting the filename of that particular ROM.
- Posting other information about a ROM that does not tell where/how to find it.
Not allowed:
- Posting a link to a particular ROMsite/bittorrent where the ROM can be found.
- Posting the name of a particular ROMsite/bittorrent where the ROM can be found.
- Posting specific keywords for a particular ROMsite/bittorrent where the ROM can be found.
- Posting hints that suggest a particular ROMsite/bittorrent where the ROM can be found.
Scott