I would like to elaborate on the "hacks" some bore witness to and most have seen pics

[<<Snowfox>>]

Yeah especially as these boards are no longer 100% unofficial. We're kinda sponsored by SEGA now, so we're probably bound to communicate whatever we find here.

Also, reverse engineering is hacking. Hacking is gaining access to areas of software which should be restricted from your reach. Yes, Snowfox, even though you may not believe this; something as simple as guessing the password to a friends user log-on as a practical joke through trial and error is actually hacking. Fact. There is no disputing it.

And also allow me to point you towards section 3 of the computer misuse act of 1990 (Headed - "Unauthorised modification of computer material").



You're lucky you don't live in Europe or the UK Snowfox. I'm pretty sure you don't, and it's all a lot more relaxed in terms of the rules over there in the USA.

However, you could still have been caught out already. For a start you have posted about this on a UK board, and have offered to show UK or European players the hacking. If you have hacked and used that hacking on any of the servers or "Universes" that are actually physically stored in Europe or the UK you may already have a case against you. You do not need to be out of the US to be prosecuted under our widespread ICT legislation.

As section 4 of the computer misuse act states it is "immaterial" or "irrelivant" that you were outside this country as long as the effects of what you have done or taught to others in conspiracy are felt here.

If you ever appeared on an EU server on PSO Gamecube with hacks then you can probably already be prosecuted. If you have ever leaked hacking information (accidentally, intentionally or not - it doesn't really matter) to anyone who has caused trouble over here, again, you can already be prosecuted.

I'm not saying I hope you get screwed by the long arm of the ICT legislation law, I'm just saying... Watch your back. Especially as these boards are now affiliated with SEGA itself.

Also, SEGA of Europe will have had their own part to play in creating the actual game! If you hack even the US version of the game on an American system in the USA you can STILL be offending SEGA of Europe which would bring you under our legislation, probably. So be careful what you let slip, especially around here.

I'm full aware of the laws, and rights under internet safety and prosecution. Your definition of "hacking" could not be more far from the actual than it is now. Hacking is gaining accesses to illegal or unauthorized content through computer prgramming. Guessing passwords would be cracking. Reverse engineering is exactly that reverse engineering, no more. Illegal to reverse engineer most new games, but i suggest you look up these terms before you make your accusations next time. If sega is not aware of this, they probably will be. I know this. Also, for prosecution, they would need a SOLID case. Which means a lot more than pictures what clips of text online. Cases like this are thrown out every day, unless its something as big as halo 2 or something being leaked.