GoodMusician said:
since when?
Since June/July 20th 2006
GoodMusician said:
That's news to me... then again i haven't been around for a while...Is so, this thread is filled with direct links and no one's ever said anything...
(from MOTH3R's announcement thread) 4. No direct links to media downloads of copyrighted materials (VOBs, WMV, QuickTime, torrent files, NZB files, ED2K links, etc.) with the exception of short clips to demonstrate quality or content. No direct links to pages containing such files.
Moth3r then later in another announcement thread clarified:
Linking Policy
Which brings me neatly round to the need to clarify the forum's policy on posting links. There is no change to the previous policy, which is repeated below:
The only direct media links allowed are for short trailers, or short samples to demonstrate quality. You may also post direct links to fan-created DVD elements such as artwork, subtitle streams and unreleased/obsolete audio (this is NOT the same as rare/out-of-print. If in doubt, ask a moderator first.)
You may not post direct links to music albums, fan-created or otherwise.
Do not post links to torrents, Rapidshare/Megaupload or NZB files for downloading copyrighted materials, nor links to sites hosting such files. You are however allowed to mention names of websites or newsgroups where fan edits, preservation or custom DVD projects can be found.
Do not post links to websites selling bootlegs/silvers, or eBay auctions for non-official media.
In summary:
"Now available on a.b.starwars" - is acceptable.
"Click HERE for NZB" - is not.
"Torrent uploaded to demonoid" - is acceptable.
"Get the torrent at www.atorrentsite.com" - is not.
"Rapidshare links are available at fanedit.info" - is acceptable.
"RS links can be found on this page" - is not.
Furthermore, obfuscated or hidden links (i.e. links behind an icon or a single character in the post text) are still considered direct links and will be removed.