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Re: What Problem? said by pnh102:said by Matt:Fortunately, as a society we're not allowed to ignore rules we are contractually obligated to follow just because we don't like them. But no contract can override the law. If I own something, then I should be able to modify it. I understand that this will void the warranty and that the use of a modified device might cause other problems for me, but if the device is truly mine, then no one should be able to legally challenge my right to modify it. Try changing a semi-automatic rifle to full automatic and see how far that argument gets you when the ATF comes after you. There are laws that prevent you from doing what you say in MANY, MANY areas(like modifying the power levels on radios where the FCC prevents it). Don't like the laws, then get them changed. But you can't ignore them in the meantime.
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kudos:12 | said by fAcEtIOUs:But you can't ignore them in the meantime. Technically, you CAN ignore them ... 
Just be prepared for the repercussions of your actions.
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| said by Matt:said by fAcEtIOUs:But you can't ignore them in the meantime. Technically, you CAN ignore them ... Just be prepared for the repercussions of your actions. and don't get caught. |
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said by fAcEtIOUs:Try changing a semi-automatic rifle to full automatic and see how far that argument gets you when the ATF comes after you. Not to get too far off topic but we all know the government hasn't given a rat's rear end about gun rights for a very long time now.
said by fAcEtIOUs: There are laws that prevent you from doing what you say in MANY, MANY areas(like modifying the power levels on radios where the FCC prevents it). Don't like the laws, then get them changed. But you can't ignore them in the meantime. The laws regarding radio frequencies have nothing to do with modifying the equipment, but rather infringing on the rights of others who have paid for the frequency space they are trying to use.
But back to your first point, if the government continues to infringe on gun rights, what makes you think that more laws (i.e., the DMCA) which infringe on my rights as the owner of a device to modify it as I wish, won't be passed?
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The examples you give are things prevented by law. He's talking about things prevented by terms of service. A better example would be early termination fees, which are to protect the company from a loss on subsidized hardware. I think there are plenty of things a contract can say that should not be enforceable. |
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