"13. Re: Locked Thread by Lyrra on 7/13/03 10:53 As a partner with the companies who make these programs, and as a legitimite business site, Renderosity MUST be firm on the no warez policy. Any user who admits using an illegal copy of any program will have their membership revoked until they can prove their legitimite license. This is not a new change. This has been in the Terms of Service for at least 3 years. Renderosity does NOT tolerate theft of software. Regardless of that members other actions, the fact remains that they had stolen software. The management took action as was neccasary." But merchants who plagiarize the work of others for their own profit...that is somehow forgivable while the former is not? Hasn't this site already dealt with plagiarism in the past? When a merchant finds that his or her products are readily available on K****, it is considered piracy and warez. Something, as you stated above, that is not tolerated on this site. Creating unauthorized derivative works of another's digital intellectual property, and distributing/selling it, is piracy and warez, is it not? If this is diffrent, please explain it to me. From the Renderosity TOS: "Conduct - Zero Tolerance Renderosity maintains a Zero Tolerance on certain behaviors within the community. These include, but are not limited to the following. Any threats of physical harm, property damage or acts of violence toward another individual, or group of individuals. Fraudulent use of credit cards or refusing to pay for items recieved from The MarketPlace. Soliciting or Trading of any products illegally. This includes, but is not limited to, requests and/or distribution of computer software, software security overrides, serial numbers and/or admission of use or possession (warez). Intentional practices that affect the normal operations of the community (Admins will take whatever steps are necessary to restore service). Any member found to be impersonating a moderator or Admin of Renderosity will have his/her membership revoked Members/Users found practicing these behaviors will immediately have their membership revoked, and access to the community permanently blocked from the community including any duplicate accounts for the same person. Renderosity considers this information private and confidential. However, there may be certain situations that necessitate otherwise. The appropriate legal authorities will be contacted, and if appropriate charges may be filed."