i got a brand new gamecube for $32.00

[shadow711711]

Thats right. And this is when gamecube was $150.00. Heres the deal. i bought a bunch of PS1 games off of my friend for $20, then, I back copied all of them (i have a mod chip in my PS1). THen, using a coupon from EB (which doubled the tradein value of all the games) I traded them all in, getting about $140 in store credit. So, the 'cube turned out to be $12 that I had to actually pay, plus the $20 I paid my friend...$32.00 total payment! And I didnt even "lose" all the games I traded in, I copied them anyway. The staff were being a pain about the whole thing, but screw them anyway!! I ripped them off, and the greatest moment was when they realized i had ripped them off so much, so they asked me if I wanted any games, memory card, or controllers with it, I said NO! Ever since then, I have not spent a single cent at an EB store!

[merscwog]

Getting a bunch of games for $20 is generally a good deal. Getting $140 in store credit for games you paid $20 for is a very good deal.

Keeping copies of games you don't own any more is not something I can condone, so I'm afraid I can't rate your deal as a whole. Also, EB has some of the better deals around, so screwing them over isn't really in the best interest of us gamers looking for a regular good deal.

-merscwog

[MrBrando]

yeah, you did really rip them off since the double points was a legit coupon and they still got the games, they could care less if you made copies. They got games, you go money, that's how trade ins usually work.

[CaseyRyback]

EB does screw people on trade ins so good for you. If I was going to go somewhere and trade stuff in Babbage's is the place to go, I was there and on the board it said they would give 30 for GCN Soul Calibur 2. Granted thats just mine but the staff was nice and the had some great GBA games I picked up on that buy 2 get one free used deal

[Demon-Xanth]

Buying used games for $20 and trading it in for $140=good deal.
Keeping copied games=not good.

[danh920]

I wont comment on the piracy but the games and the credit you received were an excellent deal. I remember once walking into eb and the deal was "trade in any 2 non-excluded titles and get chrono cross for free" and I picked up 2 $10 games off their shelf and bought CC.

[guessed]

Yeah, definitely a good deal, everything but the piracy.

It is really easy to get good deals if you are willing to lie cheat and steal.

[shadow711711]

It is kind of funny how you all think it is such a badthing that i back copied all of my games when ALL of you are members of this site, which offers you free magazine subscriptions illegally, and posts offers that are illegal as well, such as the coupons from EA that were given to people who "bought" NFS, LOTR, etc. So, people, please, dont bullshit me.

[TomCloud9]

anything to make you self fell better pirate

[guessed]

It is kind of funny how you all think it is such a badthing that i back copied all of my games when ALL of you are members of this site, which offers you free magazine subscriptions illegally, and posts offers that are illegal as well, such as the coupons from EA that were given to people who "bought" NFS, LOTR, etc. So, people, please, dont bullshit me.

I was unaware of the illegal magazine subscriptions. To be honest, I never paid much attention to the magazine boards, as I get too much junk mail as it is.

I did not take advantage of the EA deal.

When someone posts that they are a thief, I generally make it clear that I do not approve of such activity, so don't feel singled out. There are a lot of CAGers who do things which I do not condone (Walmart scammers come to mind immediately). Your post, which I have quoted here, is ludicrous. Someone else engaging in illegal/immoral activity does not justify you engaging in illegal/immoral activity, and you really shouldn't have to be told that. If you don't want people calling you a thief, don't announce that you pirate games, or, even better, stop pirating games.

And just because someone is a hypocrite, doesn't mean they can't have a valid point.

[Rich]

Thats right. And this is when gamecube was $150.00. Heres the deal. i bought a bunch of PS1 games off of my friend for $20, then, I back copied all of them (i have a mod chip in my PS1). THen, using a coupon from EB (which doubled the tradein value of all the games) I traded them all in, getting about $140 in store credit. So, the 'cube turned out to be $12 that I had to actually pay, plus the $20 I paid my friend...$32.00 total payment! And I didnt even "lose" all the games I traded in, I copied them anyway. The staff were being a pain about the whole thing, but screw them anyway!! I ripped them off, and the greatest moment was when they realized i had ripped them off so much, so they asked me if I wanted any games, memory card, or controllers with it, I said NO! Ever since then, I have not spent a single cent at an EB store!

Well this isn't the first time, and I seriously doubt it will be the last, but let me be the first to say

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'RE A FUCKING IDIOT!!

[greendj27]

It is kind of funny how you all think it is such a badthing that i back copied all of my games when ALL of you are members of this site, which offers you free magazine subscriptions illegally, and posts offers that are illegal as well, such as the coupons from EA that were given to people who "bought" NFS, LOTR, etc. So, people, please, dont bullshit me.

Stop being an idiot and take people's criticism like a man. These people are commenting as you asked them to. If you weren't willing to take some criticism you shouldn't have asked for people's opinions.

[ps2jin]

We all try to get the best deal possible....it's just a matter of how far YOU would go....

[Rich]

I would go as far as possible as long as I'm within LEGAL limits, and not fucking over other people.

People like this are what's wrong with this world.

[digioverload]

It is kind of funny how you all think it is such a badthing that i back copied all of my games when ALL of you are members of this site, which offers you free magazine subscriptions illegally, and posts offers that are illegal as well, such as the coupons from EA that were given to people who "bought" NFS, LOTR, etc. So, people, please, dont bullshit me.
That's how the people here (and elsewhere) are. If they didn't do it, they will admit that it's bad, but if they also participated in it, then they try to say that what they did was fine. You are the same way. You can see that stealing magazines and lying to get coupons is wrong, but I still haven't seen you admit that backing up games is just as bad (a lot worse IMO).

[scat3710]

just about all of us are basically "pirating" games these days. How many of us can honestly say we have never owned one rom in their life? I love the deal. Great job man!!!!

[scat3710]

I understand the importance of everyones arguement against pirating however. Just trying to bring up the fact that roms are pirating as well unless you own the real game. And us rom users can generally have between 1 and 1000 games at our disposal with a click of a mouse. Old PS1 games don't really sell anymore so i wouldn't say he hurt to much by copying them.

[greendj27]

just about all of us are basically "pirating" games these days. How many of us can honestly say we have never owned one rom in their life? I love the deal. Great job man!!!!

I can honsetly say I haven't . In fact, I don't even know what a ROM is, lol.

But seriously, my argument wasn't about right/wrong and the grey area in between. I just don't appreciate someone grouping everyone together because a few people gave him their opinion, whether their opinion is right or wrong. If he wasn't prepared to deal with any negative opinions, he should not have asked what people thought.

[Mulliga]

Thats right. And this is when gamecube was $150.00. Heres the deal. i bought a bunch of PS1 games off of my friend for $20, then, I back copied all of them (i have a mod chip in my PS1). THen, using a coupon from EB (which doubled the tradein value of all the games) I traded them all in, getting about $140 in store credit. So, the 'cube turned out to be $12 that I had to actually pay, plus the $20 I paid my friend...$32.00 total payment! And I didnt even "lose" all the games I traded in, I copied them anyway. The staff were being a pain about the whole thing, but screw them anyway!! I ripped them off, and the greatest moment was when they realized i had ripped them off so much, so they asked me if I wanted any games, memory card, or controllers with it, I said NO! Ever since then, I have not spent a single cent at an EB store!

How much did the mod chip cost? You should factor that in. :P

Anyway, like everyone's said, it's easy to get good deals if you're willing to break the law. I know you can get dozens of GBA games on a flash card for a fraction of what it would cost to buy them, for example, but I refrain from doing it myself.

[menewbe]

the topic creator said that the free mag subscriptions were illegal? just wanted to know why..like whats wrong with them?..and is the gamepro one bad? cause i just signed up for it...

[technic]

The free magazine subscriptions are not illegal. They earn their money by selling your information to spammers.

[shadow711711]

yes, SOME of the mag subscriptions are illegal, not the gamespy one though. ANd for all of you who are trying to justify your being a member of this site, dont. If you are a mamber of this site, you are supporting illegal activity. Period. If you were really against the EA deal, or the illegal magazine subscriptions, then you would not being using this site right now.

I would go as far as possible as long as I'm within LEGAL limits, and not fucking over other people.

People like this are what's wrong with this world.
So you are comparing me to Serbian genocidists, Hitler and the Columbine shooters because I copied a few games, that I BOUGHT EARLIER ANYWAY. LOL.

Here is the true question people: Did I do anything wrong if I made copies of games that I already paid for earlier, and I wasnt going to go buy new copies of them once I traded them in anyway. EB got their games, and I kept the games as well. NOT A SINGLE PERSON lost a single cent on this deal, except for EB, but it was their coupon that I used, and thus, their "fault". You can quote me on that.

[shadow711711]

Thats right. And this is when gamecube was $150.00. Heres the deal. i bought a bunch of PS1 games off of my friend for $20, then, I back copied all of them (i have a mod chip in my PS1). THen, using a coupon from EB (which doubled the tradein value of all the games) I traded them all in, getting about $140 in store credit. So, the 'cube turned out to be $12 that I had to actually pay, plus the $20 I paid my friend...$32.00 total payment! And I didnt even "lose" all the games I traded in, I copied them anyway. The staff were being a pain about the whole thing, but screw them anyway!! I ripped them off, and the greatest moment was when they realized i had ripped them off so much, so they asked me if I wanted any games, memory card, or controllers with it, I said NO! Ever since then, I have not spent a single cent at an EB store!

Well this isn't the first time, and I seriously doubt it will be the last, but let me be the first to say

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'RE A FUCKING IDIOT!!

can you explain why I am "A FUCKING IDIOT!!"? thank you for spamming the board with that pointless message , Rich.

[greendj27]

yes, SOME of the mag subscriptions are illegal, not the gamespy one though.


So which ones do u think are illegal? I'm curious because you seem to have such a masterful knowledge of the legal system.

Oh and FYI, if you read carefully in the back of the instruction booklet it clearly states (I'm paraphrasing) that "this product....may not be distributed, COPIED....for ANY purpose." Its called copywrite law.

Being a member of a site that lists discounts doesn't mean everyone here is doing illegal things. There are some legitimate coupons listed here that people can use. If you have such a problem with everyone here at this site, there is an easy solution....just leave.

[tmbgman]

One time I went into a game store, choked everyone in it to death with some shoelaces, stole a NEW copy of Chrono Cross and 3 packs of E-Reader cards. So that was like, $60.00 for $0.00! I know what you're thinking..."Justin, what about the shoelaces?" Well my meticulous friends, normally I would have to add $1.47 to my operating costs, but I shoplifted them from Wal-Mart so you can just stuff your naysaying RIGHT NOW.

Before you judge, please remember that some of you used coupon codes that weren't yours, and I'm sure some of you have snuck colas into the movies, so my simple act of murder/theft doesn't seem all that bad, so you are a HiPoCrItttE if you say anything about me.

[tmbgman]

Also, on a side note, I heard that some people on Hotmail have emailed kiddy porn to eachother across it so I am cancelling my account as of TODAY. Because that is the logical thing. I'm also never again using E-Bay because some people have stolen things available there.

Since I lost my FUCKING FREE WILL in a tragic automobile accident I feel that I should never use these sites again because I don't approve of isolated activities of some users. Because that's VERY LOGICAL.

[tmbgman]

Side, side note. I was watching Johnny Depp be really hard ass on my Pirates of the Carribean DVD today, just flipping over stuff, then stabbing other stuff, then stabbing stuff he just flipped over, and it got me thinking.

We really need to stop calling petty pre-teens who burn copies of PS1 games on thier dad's PC that he uses to balance the check book "Pirates." I've not burned a game before, but I'm sure it includes a minimum of flipping and stabbing, if any at all. I doubt any of them wear eye patches, though many of them doubtless have scurvy.

My idea for a better name? Glad you asked, Susan. I would like to suggest "Stealers". See that way, you get the idea that they do steal shit, while still being reassured that there is no raping or pillaging going down.

Maybe the whole piracy problem is linked to kids not really wanting free games as much as they long for the salty air of the open sea and the feel of a cutlass in thier hands. Because you can contain that part of your soul, BUT YOU CAN NOT KILL IT.

[guessed]

Pirates, Stealers, are we talking about these thieves, or Pittsburgh sports teams (pretty bad, I know).

greendj27: Actually it is copyRIGHT law. Aside from that, I agree with everything you said.

[greendj27]

greendj27: Actually it is copyRIGHT law. Aside from that, I agree with everything you said.

Damn, you're right, I was typing fast and didn't check my spelling.

[shadow711711]

One time I went into a game store, choked everyone in it to death with some shoelaces, stole a NEW copy of Chrono Cross and 3 packs of E-Reader cards. So that was like, $60.00 for $0.00! I know what you're thinking..."Justin, what about the shoelaces?" Well my meticulous friends, normally I would have to add $1.47 to my operating costs, but I shoplifted them from Wal-Mart so you can just stuff your naysaying RIGHT NOW.

Before you judge, please remember that some of you used coupon codes that weren't yours, and I'm sure some of you have snuck colas into the movies, so my simple act of murder/theft doesn't seem all that bad, so you are a HiPoCrItttE if you say anything about me.
Also, on a side note, I heard that some people on Hotmail have emailed kiddy porn to eachother across it so I am cancelling my account as of TODAY. Because that is the logical thing. I'm also never again using E-Bay because some people have stolen things available there.

Since I lost my FUCKING FREE WILL in a tragic automobile accident I feel that I should never use these sites again because I don't approve of isolated activities of some users. Because that's VERY LOGICAL
[quote=tmbgman]Side, side note. I was watching Johnny Depp be really hard ass on my Pirates of the Carribean DVD today, just flipping over stuff, then stabbing other stuff, then stabbing stuff he just flipped over, and it got me thinking.

We really need to stop calling petty pre-teens who burn copies of PS1 games on thier dad's PC that he uses to balance the check book "Pirates." I've not burned a game before, but I'm sure it includes a minimum of flipping and stabbing, if any at all. I doubt any of them wear eye patches, though many of them doubtless have scurvy.

My idea for a better name? Glad you asked, Susan. I would like to suggest "Stealers". See that way, you get the idea that they do steal shit, while still being reassured that there is no raping or pillaging going down.

Maybe the whole piracy problem is linked to kids not really wanting free games as much as they long for the salty air of the open sea and the feel of a cutlass in thier hands. Because you can contain that part of your soul, BUT YOU CAN NOT KILL IT.


What we see here, kids, is a middle aged man with no life, calling others "preteens". Or maybe he isnt a middle aged man, but a mere child, since he was viewing the Pirates of the Carribean" DVD (no matter how good, still a children's movie). But, ladies and gentlemen, the true person we have here is a LOSER. Go, tmbgman, get laid and stop worrying about some "preteen" burning games. Thanks.

[tmbgman]

Well, i've obviously been bested. Good show shadow711711 you really showed me up. I watched Pirates of the Caribbean (which was rated PG-13, by the by) so I am obviously a child who's arguments have no validity. I doff my hat to you sir, the day is yours.

[guessed]

Little Girl: Can I play with it?
Frink: No you can't play with it, you won't enjoy it on as many
levels as I do... Mm-hai bw-ha whoa-hoa. The colours
children. Mwa-ha-lee.

-- Professor Frink (The Simpsons) on playing with one of those preschooler vacuum toys with the colored balls inside.

I think more than a few of the people on this board are adults (in age, anyway), but enjoy things commonly associated with children -- like, I don't know, say maybe videogames? Most "children's" entertainment is actually designed with adults in mind (we adults, after all, are the ones who must take children to these movies, and we pay for all of it). I haven't seen Pirates of the Caribbean, but I am pretty certain that if I were to watch it, time would not reverse.

Shadow: I gather from your argument, that you are not a "preteen", as you seem to take great offense at being labeled with that term. Please forgive the assumption, I am certain it was not meant as an insult. It is simply that most adults (most children, too) know better.

By the way, your statements that tmbgman is most likely a "child" who needs to "get laid" could be construed as an attempt to corrupt a minor. You do seem to support a mind-numbingly large amount of illegal and immoral activity.

[technic]

One time I went into a game store, choked everyone in it to death with some shoelaces, stole a NEW copy of Chrono Cross and 3 packs of E-Reader cards. So that was like, $60.00 for $0.00! I know what you're thinking..."Justin, what about the shoelaces?" Well my meticulous friends, normally I would have to add $1.47 to my operating costs, but I shoplifted them from Wal-Mart so you can just stuff your naysaying RIGHT NOW.

Before you judge, please remember that some of you used coupon codes that weren't yours, and I'm sure some of you have snuck colas into the movies, so my simple act of murder/theft doesn't seem all that bad, so you are a HiPoCrItttE if you say anything about me.

Haha that was awesome, exactly what I wanted to say.

[DaBargainHunta]

The imbecile who says that the free magazines offered here on cheapassgamer.com are illegal has no clue what he's talking about. These free magazines exist mainly because higher subscriber numbers give the publications more leverage with advertisers.

[shadow711711]

The imbecile who says that the free magazines offered here on cheapassgamer.com are illegal has no clue what he's talking about. These free magazines exist mainly because higher subscriber numbers give the publications more leverage with advertisers.

oh really, smartass. well, maybe u should check them out for yourseld. some are legal, some are not, dumbass.

[DaBargainHunta]

oh really, smartass. well, maybe u should check them out for yourseld. some are legal, some are not, dumbass.
Speak English, you mongoloid - and more importantly, offer proof. I don't talk to defects who are so lazy that they type in "u" instead of the proper "you." Please see your remedial English teacher at once for extra lessons after school.

Idiot. :roll:

[shadow711711]

sure ill offer u proof. one of the deals says "thanks for purchasing our product. As a free gift, you can choose from the following mag subscriptions: blah, blah, blah." IT was the deal for the EGM, CGM and other mags, I think. oh, btw, get used to people typing certain words abbreviated. See, in the real world, many people do this to save time.

[DaBargainHunta]

sure ill offer u proof. one of the deals says "thanks for purchasing our product. As a free gift, you can choose from the following mag subscriptions: blah, blah, blah." IT was the deal for the EGM, CGM and other mags, I think. oh, btw, get used to people typing certain words abbreviated. See, in the real world, many people do this to save time.
In the real world, people interact with each other in a clear, concise, and coherent manner - all traits that you've yet to master. Go ahead and e-mail your boss the way you post here and tell me how far you get. Abbreviations are one thing, horrid spelling and grammar deficiencies are a whole different ballpark. BTW, I did that deal for the free EGM, GGM, etc., and nothing of the sort was written there. Please know what you're talking about in the future.

[defender]

Normally I keep myself from swearing but in this case...


YOU ARE THE BIGGEST FUCKING ASSHOLE EVER!

Not only do you fucking rip off a friend for $140 worth of games but your then have the audacity to post here in this forums that you PIRATED GAMES! And to top it all off you call these boards an illegal forums as if this is a warez site.

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU!

You are the first person I think should be instantly BANNED from this site and you entire class C IP address fucking blacklisted. If this was my fucking site I would take your stupid admission of theft and send it a Sony Lawyer along with your IP address and times of posting. You would be instantly FUCKED.

What a complete moron you really are.

[GSJaia]

The author of this thread is an ignorant pissant peasant who is nothing more than a spineless thief...

[dynamite99]

=D> defender =D> right on dude :wink:

[WhipSmartBanky]

w0rd, defender!

[DaBargainHunta]

Normally I keep myself from swearing but in this case...


YOU ARE THE BIGGEST FUCKING ASSHOLE EVER!

Not only do you fucking rip off a friend for $140 worth of games but your then have the audacity to post here in this forums that you PIRATED GAMES! And to top it all off you call these boards an illegal forums as if this is a warez site.

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU!

You are the first person I think should be instantly BANNED from this site and you entire class C IP address fucking blacklisted. If this was my fucking site I would take your stupid admission of theft and send it a Sony Lawyer along with your IP address and times of posting. You would be instantly FUCKED.

What a complete moron you really are.
Damn!!! And I thought *I* was being harsh. :)

A-FUCKING-MEN, Defender!

[gamefreak]

One time I went into a game store, choked everyone in it to death with some shoelaces, stole a NEW copy of Chrono Cross and 3 packs of E-Reader cards. So that was like, $60.00 for $0.00! I know what you're thinking..."Justin, what about the shoelaces?" Well my meticulous friends, normally I would have to add $1.47 to my operating costs, but I shoplifted them from Wal-Mart so you can just stuff your naysaying RIGHT NOW.

Before you judge, please remember that some of you used coupon codes that weren't yours, and I'm sure some of you have snuck colas into the movies, so my simple act of murder/theft doesn't seem all that bad, so you are a HiPoCrItttE if you say anything about me.

So if you yell at someone for responding to voicing their own opinion about you then your the hipocrit now. And I'm sure if someone snuck a cola into a theatre and got caught the judge would sentence them to life in prison just like you for murder and theft. Being cheap is ok (in most cases) as long as you don't cross the boundries. Theres a difference between being an unethical slob and a "smart consumer" who just wants to save a couple of bucks. Grow up, if not in age, in maturity.

[CaptainObviousXl]

i think that we should settle with peace and learn some thing from this.


What kind of a fucking ass hole brags about stealing from two great orginizations, the best friend orginization and ebgames. great deal you got. i bet if you friend would have read this he would piss on your foot. you dont buy a game fron a friend burn it the get 450% of what you paid for it back. You should at least give your friend back some extra copies of the games you burnt.

[shadow711711]

Thanks for the tips, defender, you are obviously a very powerful administrator for this site. By the way, how much did you pay for your Gamecubes guys?

[Firebrand]

I bought one for $200 before I became Walmart Scammer #1. This guys Gamecube deal could've been done for as little as $10 with the right two games.

EDIT: Defender, I have no beef with you, so you'd better not start one.

[Vic Romano]

I think you got a great fucking deal.

I don't give a shit if you back copied your games...your being a cheap ass and that's what this site is for...good for you.

[guessed]

Being cheap != stealing.

This site is for finding and sharing good deals on games, not stealing them.

[shadow711711]

what people dont get is that i would have traded those games i copied anyway, even if I didnt make copies for myself. SO IT DIDNT HURT ANYONE

[guessed]

what people dont get is that i would have traded those games i copied anyway, even if I didnt make copies for myself. SO IT DIDNT HURT ANYONE

I don't know if that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard, but it is certainly in the top 20.

Look, if the game isn't worth keeping (i.e. you want to trade or sell it), then trade or sell it, but don't steal and keep a copy. While you own it (you have the original in your possession), play it as much as you want. When you sell or trade it, you are not just getting rid of the media and packaging, you are passing the right to play the game from your ownership to someone else's ownership. If you continue to play the game, you are stealing.

It isn't a question of hurting anyone. It is an issue of ownership. You have no right to play the game once you trade it. What you "don't get", is that you have to make the decision of whether you want to play the game now or trade the game now -- YOU CANNOT LEGALLY OR MORALLY DO BOTH.

[macrosby]

u got a better deal from the games than u did the gamecibe

[shadow711711]

I don't know if that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard, but it is certainly in the top 20.

Look, if the game isn't worth keeping (i.e. you want to trade or sell it), then trade or sell it, but don't steal and keep a copy. While you own it (you have the original in your possession), play it as much as you want. When you sell or trade it, you are not just getting rid of the media and packaging, you are passing the right to play the game from your ownership to someone else's ownership. If you continue to play the game, you are stealing.

It isn't a question of hurting anyone. It is an issue of ownership. You have no right to play the game once you trade it. What you "don't get", is that you have to make the decision of whether you want to play the game now or trade the game now -- YOU CANNOT LEGALLY OR MORALLY DO BOTH.

legally, no. but morally, yes, my lost friend. it all depends on your morals. For you, it would be immoral, because you are "stealing", correct? You are "stealing" because that is what the law says. But to me, what the law says (this particualr law, not all laws) doesnt matter, as long as I m not hurting anyone in any way, including financially. like i said, i would have traded them in anyway, so MY COPYING OF THE GAMES DID NOT DO A SINGLE THING, except, of course, if you follow all laws blindly.

[dynamite99]

man, why is this discussion still going? let it die, i dont see what the big deal it. the dude is never gonna admit he's wrong no matter what you say, so why bother? btw, dont know if anyone say this yet, but there's a copyright law, when you copy the media, you're breaking the law, and i dont think you can say that's that's nothin.

[ps2jin]

thief

[The-Bavis]

I don't know if that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard, but it is certainly in the top 20.

Look, if the game isn't worth keeping (i.e. you want to trade or sell it), then trade or sell it, but don't steal and keep a copy. While you own it (you have the original in your possession), play it as much as you want. When you sell or trade it, you are not just getting rid of the media and packaging, you are passing the right to play the game from your ownership to someone else's ownership. If you continue to play the game, you are stealing.

It isn't a question of hurting anyone. It is an issue of ownership. You have no right to play the game once you trade it. What you "don't get", is that you have to make the decision of whether you want to play the game now or trade the game now -- YOU CANNOT LEGALLY OR MORALLY DO BOTH.

legally, no. but morally, yes, my lost friend. it all depends on your morals. For you, it would be immoral, because you are "stealing", correct? You are "stealing" because that is what the law says. But to me, what the law says (this particualr law, not all laws) doesnt matter, as long as I m not hurting anyone in any way, including financially. like i said, i would have traded them in anyway, so MY COPYING OF THE GAMES DID NOT DO A SINGLE THING, except, of course, if you follow all laws blindly.

The copying of these games allows you to play them without giving payment to the people that produced the game: programmers, marketers, artists, factory workers, custodial staff, and all of the people that depend on your money to make a living. No, your one act of stealing isn't going to ruin them, but yours is a viewpoint that has reached widespread popularity, and that is hurting them. It is illegal for you to copy games like this for a reason. This is not a victimless crime. Quit lying to yourself and feel the guilt that you deserve.

Throw the copied games in the trash and you will still have purchased a GameCube for $32. Congrats.

[Gothic Walrus]

This topic still here? Time for some fun...

what people dont get is that i would have traded those games i copied anyway, even if I didnt make copies for myself. SO IT DIDNT HURT ANYONE

Doesn't matter if it hurt anyone or not. It's still illegal...and wrong.

What we see here, kids, is a middle aged man with no life, calling others "preteens". Or maybe he isnt a middle aged man, but a mere child, since he was viewing the Pirates of the Carribean" DVD (no matter how good, still a children's movie). But, ladies and gentlemen, the true person we have here is a LOSER. Go, tmbgman, get laid and stop worrying about some "preteen" burning games. Thanks.


FYI...referring to PotC as "good" implies that you've seen it. And since you've said that it's a children's movie and adults shouldn't watch it, you are logically a child. You've been a bad little boy. We should talk to your mommy and daddy about this one. If we get lucky, maybe they'll beat the hell out of you, wash your mouth out with soap, and then ground you for...oh, I don't know...five years or so?

Dumbass.

[shadow711711]

sorry

[shadow711711]

sorry for "bumping" this post, but I have realized that I am at fault. =( (I was just looking over old posts)

[coolsteel]

LOL Damn it only took you 7 months to realize it

[karmapolice]

Tsk Tsk...pirated games...I too came to this website not that long ago...posted about GBA ROMS...if any of you remember...then i was told these things do not fly at this website...so I took it like a man and have never discussed roms again...I also dont use them like you do...I only use them to try out a game no one i know has (mainly gba or handheld games)...so take it like a man and admit what your doing is illegal and not tollerated at this site...Just cuz your proud you scammed and did illegal deeds doesnt mean everyone is going to think your "cool"...you asked for people opinions on this subject, so why do you bicker about what side they are on? You chose to flaunt your misdeed and you should be able to take the consiquences like a man

[paz9x]

ha ha back from the dead, I had forgotten how entertaing this thread was. whomever posted the "I choked a bunch peopel to death and picked up my copy of chrono cross" that cracked me up then and it did so again tonight. thanks

[jebus179]

Listen, everyone on this board has something illegal on their computer, or in their home. Do you have any mp3 files that the band did not publicly give out? You know, that's illegal, and I'm sure plenty of you use bittorrent or irc. So don't give this guy shit for piracy. Also, if you are holier than thou person and does absolutely nothing "illegal" with computers or games, you're a just a loser.

[Cornfedwb]

Listen, everyone on this board has something illegal on their computer, or in their home. Do you have any mp3 files that the band did not publicly give out? You know, that's illegal, and I'm sure plenty of you use bittorrent or irc. So don't give this guy shit for piracy. Also, if you are holier than thou person and does absolutely nothing "illegal" with computers or games, you're a just a loser.

For following the law.. and realizing these people deserve to be paid for the work they're doing.. we're losers? That's one pathetic set of misguided morals you got there boy.. what did you do hit your head on the shallow end of the gene pool?

[jebus179]

What kind of a shaq-fuing ass hole brags about stealing from two great orginizations, the best friend orginization and ebgames. great deal you got. i bet if you friend would have read this he would piss on your foot. you dont buy a game fron a friend burn it the get 450% of what you paid for it back. You should at least give your friend back some extra copies of the games you burnt.
Listen, he did not do anything wrong. He bought the games from his friend, he agreed, and then he used a coupon that EB had. There was nothing wrong with that. He did not rip any one off at all. He just got a good deal.

[jebus179]

what did you do hit your head on the shallow end of the gene pool?
That has probably been the lamest thing I have ever heard. The sad truth, if you want to face it or not, 95% of all internet users have something illegal on their computer. Did you know jay-walking (I'm not sure if that's the correct spelling) is illegal? I'm sure you've done that before.

[dustyeff]

Nobody is talking about jay-walking, which is a victimless crime (unless, of course, the person gets hit by a car. Poor car..). The issue here is piracy. It hurts the industry as a whole. Piracy IS stealing, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. If you're going to buy a game, pirate it, and then sell it back, you might as well just steal it right off the shelf in the first place. Definitely a nice turnaround on the games themselves though.

[jebus179]

It is stealing, when did I ever say that it wasn't? Do you know how to read properly? I'm not too sure about that, because obviously you must have read something wrong.

[dmarsee]

sorry for "bumping" this post, but I have realized that I am at fault. =( (I was just looking over old posts) Thanks for thinking about it. It takes guts to admit it. *applauds*
Now, all you need to do is destroy the copied games, and you're clean in my book.

[sj41]

What kind of a shaq-fuing ass hole brags about stealing from two great orginizations, the best friend orginization and ebgames. great deal you got. i bet if you friend would have read this he would piss on your foot. you dont buy a game fron a friend burn it the get 450% of what you paid for it back. You should at least give your friend back some extra copies of the games you burnt.
Listen, he did not do anything wrong. He bought the games from his friend, he agreed, and then he used a coupon that EB had. There was nothing wrong with that. He did not rip any one off at all. He just got a good deal.What's really strange is you didn't mention anything about him copying the games in that post about him not doing anything wrong.

[jebus179]

Copying games is wrong. I was just simply saying that his deal was not illegal. So don't have your asshole bleed over it.

[sj41]

Copying games is wrong. I was just simply saying that his deal was not illegal. So don't have your asshole bleed over it.But, copying the games was illegal, right?

[Cornfedwb]

If you've been around here any length of time you know mentioning modchips, pirating games, etc is going to get you flamed.. you better get used to it.

[jebus179]

Yes it's illegal. Cornfedwb, if you are going to rip on someone, please do better than that lame attempt you made earlier. It just makes me laugh in a pathetic way.

[Cornfedwb]

Yes it's illegal. Cornfedwb, if you are going to rip on someone, please do better than that lame attempt you made earlier. It just makes me laugh in a pathetic way.

Ahh, what a way for a newbie to get his feet wet.. you'll do well here I'm sure. Keep being an ass, trust us, everyone loves it here.

[jebus179]

ohhhhhhhhhhhh ass. That's much better!!!!! There you go, you get a point from me. Keep it up!