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Listing supported systems (emus, roms..) on project site legally ok?

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hypernova:

--- Quote ---If you want to mention titles, weigh in the chances of the owner still being in existence or whether the company lawyers would be browsing the web for that sort of thing. Like someone mentioned, Nintendo and Sony are asses about that.
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I really don't see this happening.  Ever.  Especially not for some home-built arcade cabinet.  If it was something commercial, or if your site was one of the highest in hits...perhaps as a long shot, but I don't ever see them being THAT bored or anal.

That being said, even if they DO decide to be ---punks---, I would imagine you would first receive one of those "cease and desist" letters.

A disclaimer on your site denouncing illegal ROM ownership may help ease your slightly paranoid brain as well.  I really just don't see them ever coming down on something like this.

Agreed with SavannahLion though.  If you're truly worried, don't mention the ROMS you play.  If it were me, however, I wouldn't give even a first thought to this matter, and talk about everything including ROMS.

ark_ader:
To be completely honest here: Whats the point?

If you do not own the roms then keep quiet about it.  Odds are we know already.

If you do, then please make as much noise as you can.  Its your page/site and you want to impress your readers with titles in your collection.

What the innocent do with the roms they download after reading your article is not of your concern, but to take a moral standpoint for a moment (the hypocripte in me is screaming against it) the answer is to avoid it at all costs.  If the Feds want to waste taxpayers money to track you down and audit you, then thats the risk you will have to take.  Don't give them any help to do so.

Lets be clear on this $100,000.00 per title and/or one year in jail for every offence committed.   :laugh2:

That makes me blue, screwed and tattoo'd and I bet many others on this board too.   :laugh2:

Whats your address so I can have a look at your collection! 

Anything you have that I don't?

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