Jun
14
2010
Social Bookmarking, Illegal Downloads and SmartDD
How social bookmarking sites like del.icio.us are becoming a digital pirate’s best friend, and how to protect your digital goods from being stolen.
Apr
15
2010
Is this idea smart, or is it illegal, or maybe both?
Okay so im a tad bit confused. Im sorry if this question is not a good one for this site but im really confused.
There is this website, we will call it “Website Cool”. Website Cool offers an affiliate program to its users using links. (refferal links) for every 1 person you refer to sign up for “Website Cool”you get $1 cash. Keep in mind, “Website Cool” is a FREE website, unless you choose to buy virtual money to spend throught the site to gain access to more features however 80% of “Website Cool” is free.
NOW HERES THE TWIST:
Spamming is not promoted by Website Cool, however near all of its users use this tactic to sign up peopel to refer them to join. My friend (we will call him “Bruce”) “Bruce” found a loophole. Bruce found that by using internet proxy sites to surf the web anonymously. * WHICH ARE LEGAL AND FREE * he can create accounts practically unlimitedly without having to spam and break the websites term of service. Thus gaining Bruce $1 per every time he creates a account
Terms Of Service Section. Questioned
# Security. Upon registering as a member with the Website, you must choose a user name and password for your account. You may change your password at anytime through the options available at your Website Cool.com personal homepage (also called “ProfilePage”). You are responsible for the security of your user name and password. If you believe that either your user name or password has been compromised, you should change your password immediately. You acknowledge and agree that the Website shall not be responsible for any use or misuse of your ProfilePage, your Credits, or any materials posted at or through your account which result from the unauthorized use of your ProfilePage. You shall not circumvent any encryption or other security tools used anywhere on the Website, including the theft of user names and passwords or using another person’s user name and password in order to gain access to a restricted area of the Website.