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    Question is using a ROM or ISO considered "pirating"?

    im not going to tell you why I asked this,as for that's a personal matter. but is using ROM's considered illegal?

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    If you do not own them yes.

    some are abandonware though so they are free game.
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    Yes you're a filthy pirate.

    Not as bad as pirates of old that didn't wash for months or even more than a year, and sometimes resorted to anal sex with their mates because having a woman on your ship was considered bad luck.


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    Quote Originally Posted by deadlegion View Post
    Yes you're a filthy pirate.

    Not as bad as pirates of old that didn't wash for months or even more than a year, and sometimes resorted to anal sex with their mates because having a woman on your ship was considered bad luck.


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    ARRRRRR. If you download a couple roms you are basically Black Beard. I've heard there is legislation in the works to bring back hanging as a punishment for pirates, so be careful out there in the Romcific Ocean.

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    I think I might move this thread as it's rather vague, and the OP doesn't seem to be looking for specific Nintendo emu help.


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    Moved to GG.

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    You aren't considered as a pirate if you have already bought retail copies. However, i download roms or isos only for games that i don't own

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    Owning the game doesn't mean you can download the ISO/ROM legally, it depends on the country.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dunkin' Monster View Post
    Owning the game doesn't mean you can download the ISO/ROM legally, it depends on the country.
    That's true.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Warrior View Post
    That's true.
    Thanks for verifying that Gobby. Is this post 100% redumped?

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    If you own the game your downloading No,it is not considered Pirateing But if do NOT own the game,YES it is considered Pirateing.
    Last edited by Kvnrdrguez; 15th-January-2016 at 20:34. Reason: Spell cheak.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kvnrdrguez View Post
    If you own the game your downloading No,it is not considered Pirateing But if do NOT own the game,YES it is considered Pirateing.
    Depends what country you're in. This has been mentioned already

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joey Freshwater View Post
    If you download a couple roms you are basically Black Beard.
    Wait, what's the title if I download a few hundred?

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    Well, if you download the rom it depends on your country. If you make it yourself with a cable and money, it's always legal. Also, they can tell the difference when they inspect the computer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Masakitai View Post
    Well, if you download the rom it depends on your country. If you make it yourself with a cable and money, it's always legal. Also, they can tell the difference when they inspect the computer.
    Dumping the ROM/creating the ISO yourself is also illegal in some countries..

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    Oh, oops guess I should check. I mean I only pirate if I can't get the game in the States.

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