Filetrip overhaul: we're getting generous!

[Cyan]

i dont think its about publishers caring, if GBAtemp is going for the whole no copyrighted stuff allowed, 99% of those games shouldn't be there.

I agree, as copyright is running up to 75 years after the death of the author (or even heirs in some countries).

Computer will not be able to run these games in 75 years. We already have difficulty to run MSdos games which are only 15-20 years old, so when we will have the possibility to do it legally, nobody will be able to.
It's allowed on filetrip based on the fact that existing abandonware websites never had any legal issue for years. Of course it's only for old computer games, no console's ROMs will be allowed, whether they are abandoned or not.

Also, "Public Domain" doesn't exist in a lot of countries, including France. there's no such a thing as "becoming free after some time".

I don't know if it's the best place to discuss that, it's more to announce filetrip upgrade than discussing law. maybe in another thread, but I already know the result and laws.

 

[pilladoll]

Great news!!!!!! Love you, guys!

 

[Rydian]

Little nitpick, "public domain", at least in the west, is generally regarded as releasing something free-use with no strings (like when a copyright expires, only set immediately). I've heard there's issues with it though as some countries don't legally recognize the concept, but whatever.

It's nice to see I'm not the only one with the concerns though.

 

[RupeeClock]

This is definitely exciting news, this'll act as a great place to share stuff.

There is one question I'd like to ask about appropriate usage however. As you can imagine, files can be uploaded and hotlinked on external websites.
Is it acceptable for sites to use Filetrip.net as a place to hotlink uploaded files from, for example, I upload a GIF animation that exceeds the 1mb limit on Tumblr, and embed it on my Tumblr?
I have a number of silly gif animations such as the attached below, and haven't had a way to put them on Tumblr yet.

Keep in mind that external images on Tumblr are not automatically loaded, they must be clicked to then load.
I'd also like to know if GIF animations having footage of animation clips, like this one from "The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest" is a copyright concern or not.

 

[Satangel]

So basically, I can now upload my whole music collection to this site, and you guys won't get in trouble? I can also share the link with my friends, they don't need to register?

there are many questions in one line, let me answer:
1) you can technically upload your whole music collection, though assuming you have a lot of files you should probably wait until we enable a multi-file upload script (around the corner)
2) we won't get in trouble? if we handle it like Megaupload did, we WILL get in trouble. Just like any hosting provider we are forced to treat any copyright violation request from 3rd party/majors/MPAA etc. But as stated in the T&C this is a private upload space.
3) You can share the links with anyone. If you want to keep the files to yourself only, there's an option that will make your file(s) available to your account only, that means no external users will ever be able to see/download your file, even if they happened to guess the URL by miracle.
4) they don't need to register or anything to download or view. And there is no wait time, no captcha, no popups.

The site is solely supported via adverts. If the advertising revenue is sufficient, in the future we will implement a redistribution system, money will be distributed to users who uploaded files with high amount of downloads. But to avoid warez/copyrighted content issues, people who wish to receive money as part of the redistribution system will have to *explicitely* authorize our staff to verify the files manually to see if no illegal content is being shared. Makes sense?

Okay, I read and re-read your replies, and I'm now even more convinced this can be used for ordinary warez. Seeing there's no filesize limit anywhere, I can basically upload a complete .AVI (this isn't in the supported formats, I don't know if it'll work, else .MP4) movie (700MB) in 1 go, and share it with all my friends.You guys would maybe get fucked if some copyrighting company found it, but else, this could work?

It's a great feature but I simply don't see that much need to upload videos/old games to GBAtemp.

 

[DigitalDeviant]

Odd when I try to upload a rar file of 3.90 gigs the filetrip upload bar says I/O error, at the same time my antivirus says it blocked a "recent attempt". Not sure whats that all about.

 

[DigitalDeviant]

anyone can help a fellow temper' out, should I just disable my antivirus?

 

[Deleted-236924]

What if I uploaded the German Debug rom of Pokémon Ruby as a private file that only I can see?

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Cool. Will probably use this for like...not much actually TBH. But still cool nonetheless!

 

[notmeanymore]

What if I uploaded the German Debug rom of Pokémon Ruby as a private file that only I can see?

Let's make this a more broad question. User uploads a copyrighted file as private. FileTrip would leave it up until notified by the copyright holders (who would have no way of knowing what the file is without hacking FileTrip), correct?

 

[Costello]

What if I uploaded the German Debug rom of Pokémon Ruby as a private file that only I can see?

Let's make this a more broad question. User uploads a copyrighted file as private. FileTrip would leave it up until notified by the copyright holders (who would have no way of knowing what the file is without hacking FileTrip), correct?

Since it's a private upload space, it means we cannot look into your files, it's forbidden.
However, if anyone reports a file violating the T&C we have the legal obligation to remove it.
Does that answer your question?

 

[Costello]

Okay, I read and re-read your replies, and I'm now even more convinced this can be used for ordinary warez. Seeing there's no filesize limit anywhere, I can basically upload a complete .AVI (this isn't in the supported formats, I don't know if it'll work, else .MP4) movie (700MB) in 1 go, and share it with all my friends.You guys would maybe get fucked if some copyrighting company found it, but else, this could work?

It's a great feature but I simply don't see that much need to upload videos/old games to GBAtemp.

if you are publicly admitting that you are using Filetrip for warez, you are forcing me to make verifications to your account and check your files
so don't do that.

 

[Deleted-236924]

So I assume I would be able to store the Pokémon Ruby Debug rom on there for safekeeping?

 

[notmeanymore]

So I assume I would be able to store the Pokémon Ruby Debug rom on there for safekeeping?

If I'm understanding it right, yes.

 

[h8uthemost]

Nice... So, 100GB but we can't upload pirated materials, damn shame =D

There are many other file hosters, usenet, and bitorrent that you can use for illegal file sharing. You probably know this already, but just incase other don't...

 

[jonthedit]

Wait... So how do I check how much space I have left...

 

[megazero1x1]

hopefully this won't end up like megaupload.

R.I.P. megaupload.

 

[SolidMario7]

Should of done this earlier considering what the temp has done for me. This is somthing I don't do lightly. But after this...I will whitelist you on Adblock and Ghostery. It's the most I can do. Yeah, sad isn't it?

 

[DigitalDeviant]

Should of done this earlier considering what the temp has done for me. This is somthing I don't do lightly. But after this...I will whitelist you on Adblock and Ghostery. It's the most I can do. Yeah, sad isn't it?

Who are you talking to?

 

[SolidMario7]

Should of done this earlier considering what the temp has done for me. This is somthing I don't do lightly. But after this...I will whitelist you on Adblock and Ghostery. It's the most I can do. Yeah, sad isn't it?

Who are you talking to?

Hmm...I guess you can say that's my way of saying thanks for the 100 GB.