who do I talk to???

**freakster** · December 4th, 2003, 11:43 PM

someone is trying to sell me a pirated copy of Windows XP... who do I talk to on this forum about it... I'm feeling kind of lost... please help!

**Mike** · December 4th, 2003, 11:46 PM

Someone on this forum is trying to sell you a pirated copy of Windows XP?

**Mickwish** · December 4th, 2003, 11:47 PM

If it's someone on this forum, then PM one of the mods about it.

If it's someone NOT on this forum, then there is probably a piracy hotline you could report it to. Dunno where that is, though. Someone else might.

Cheers
Mick

Edit: Googled it. Microsoft antipiracy hotline

**freakster** · December 4th, 2003, 11:50 PM

where do i find the Mod's about it???? they private messaged me and I have them sitting in my inbox...

**John Prophet** · December 4th, 2003, 11:50 PM

How much is he asking?

j/k, lol.

**Mickwish** · December 4th, 2003, 11:51 PM

Mods on line will be in bold in the user list on the forum homepage. Best to PM one fairly quickly so you can get a quick response.

Cheers
Mick

edit Looks like KenKun is your best bet for right now.

**Warthog** · December 4th, 2003, 11:54 PM

lol JP

**freakster** · December 4th, 2003, 11:59 PM

i'm being quite serious... its illigal to do it.

**freakster** · December 5th, 2003, 12:00 AM

thanks heaps Mickwish...

**darrelld** · December 8th, 2003, 05:18 PM

Your rude offensive comment was deleted.
If you have a problem with that, or don't understand how it was offensive let me know by PM. I will make it very clear to you.

surreal
Moderator

**ClubMed** · December 8th, 2003, 05:21 PM

Try sending this person an email, and inform them that you do not want this illegal copy. The act of offering you a pirated copy is not illegal. You would have to make them send you the actual copy in return for some kind of payment for it to be unlawful.

They could be bluffing or playing with you

**Tazman** · December 8th, 2003, 07:28 PM

i'm being quite serious... its illigal to do it.

Give the guy a break, he was asking for legitimate help

. I normally wouldn't respond to this or the other thread shouldn't be taken lightly

.

Also, some members may want to revisit the FAQ's .

You will notice immediately that TechIMO.com's Forums are unlike many other Message Boards on the Internet. One of our policies has always been to treat each other with respect and dignity, and we do not allow obscene language. These policies for conduct are our top concern and will be enforced. No one will be allowed to disrespect, intimidate, bully, "flame" or otherwise degrade or post inflammatory remarks about or to another member for any reason. Any and all such posts which are seen to contain such violations should be reported immediately to a Moderator.

and........

You will not use these forums to violate any international, federal, state, or local law, nor any other law, nor to discuss any illegal activity.

darrelld -
freakster<----------- saving the world one license at a time.

IMO, way off base

.

One more thing, while it is a great thing to have a sense of humor (twisted as mine may be at times

), I have always thought of us here at TechIMO a good bunch of folks.

'Nuff said.

Mike

**dday** · December 9th, 2003, 01:09 AM

DITTOS, Tazman!
That's why I still lurk and read around here. Usually pretty good advise and common sense. But the man has a good point, and if he's worried or upset by what another 1 of us is doing or offering then he or she should PM a moderator.