09-23-2003, 05:01 AM
Quote:What I don't really agree with them is their contention that they can deny any competition for matchmaking services by (1) refusing to accomodate 3rd parties with a cd key validation method and then (2) suing them for not having a cd key validation method.
They aren't denying anyone any competition. They are vigorously protecting their copyright, as is expected of them. They saw a potential threat to their financial interests, and took legal action. If it creates a no-win situation for the BnetD team, it's their problem -- not Blizzard's.
Quote:It seems to me the're trying to have their cake and eat it too.
They own the copyright to the "cake". They are allowed under (current US) law to do with it as they please. They can both have it and eat it, at their leisure.
I'm not a huge fan of digital copyright law, but I can't fault companies for using it to protect their interests. I'd do the same in their shoes.
-DeeBye