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Dexter:

Can't the mamedevs liaise with us here to confirm who are reputable retrogaming supliers such as andy etc and who aren't, when these suppliers are seeking permission to use mame (tm) on their webpages and so on?

I think Communication and compromise could be todays most improtant words people. When push comes to shove, mames continued development is in everybodys interest who are genuine retrogamers. The devs are entitled (especially after the ultracade crap) to protect it over the long term, and we can correspond and work with them on issues that affect us.

Chris:


--- Quote from: markrvp on June 03, 2005, 10:52:03 am ---
--- Quote from: Chris on June 03, 2005, 10:12:45 am ---So, at best, we're "not a big deal" to them, and at worst we're "infringers and abusers" that are of concern to them.
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monkeybomb:


--- Quote from: markrvp on June 03, 2005, 10:52:03 am ---There are only a handful of people actually affected by this and one of them has already posted that the situation is being rectified. Our speculation can't help.

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I was one complaing earlier and it was really about the vendors.  So if Dream Arcades has found a way to make it work, then so can tokn and the like.  Then IMO the problem has seen resolution.

Sure there may be room for improvement in the wording, but if "a shotgun approach" is the best way to protect people then so be it.

KevSteele:


--- Quote from: monkeybomb on June 03, 2005, 11:27:44 am ---Sure there may be room for improvement in the wording, but if "a shotgun approach" is the best way to protect people then so be it.

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I think the "one-time only" rule is still a bit harsh, but I'm definitely seeing their point of just killing all auctions with "MAME" in the title - if you're selling something legit, it will most likely work with a lot of other emulators and equipment, not just MAME-specific stuff. If you're selling ROMs...well, you got what's coming to you.

I know if I was in a situation where I had to check out dozens or hundreds of eBay auctions every day to weed out infringement and illegal sales, I'd do the same thing they've done (the shotgun "all MAME titles go" approach).

I still wish we weren't in this situation to begin with, but David Foley triggered a series of events that left us where we are today. Unfortunately, he wins - he's gotten exactly what he wanted, and doesn't even have to lift a finger anymore to kill MAME-related auctions.

Somehow, I predict the phrase "for Arcade Emulation" will become popular...

Kevin

Dexter:


--- Quote from: Chris on June 03, 2005, 11:22:34 am ---My statement that you're quoting above was only made to defend myself from Dexter's sarcastic remark.
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