2011-01-25, 01:01 AM
The fact OdinMS was shutdown and threatened with a lawsuit did in fact shut them down, however it did not stem the tide of replacement private servers.
Parents also need to understand there are laws regarding hacking of databases and accounts that you do NOT own or did NOT create. Accessing of any account or database regardless of type or function without authorization of the creator and administration of the database and account is illegal and you can serve prison time and pay hefty fines. Regardless of whether it's a game or not, if you shouldn't have access to an account that isn't yours, you shouldn't be trying to access it nor should you gain access to it.
Parents often are oblivious to certain internet laws like hacking and even legal distribution of copyrighted material. Look at how many parents are facing all kinds of legal troubles over little Billy or Suzie's usage of file sharing services to get a movie, some music, or whatever. Some are facing thousands of dollars in fines and prison time and they claim, "we had no idea this was illegal much less we had no idea they were engaged in this activity".
Parents can make up excuse after excuse, but honestly, who's fault is it for not being a responsible parent and telling their child no? It's their own fault and now they are paying the price for it. Illegal activity, whether it be online, offline, or down by the 15th street water front docks... is still illegal.
Parents also need to understand there are laws regarding hacking of databases and accounts that you do NOT own or did NOT create. Accessing of any account or database regardless of type or function without authorization of the creator and administration of the database and account is illegal and you can serve prison time and pay hefty fines. Regardless of whether it's a game or not, if you shouldn't have access to an account that isn't yours, you shouldn't be trying to access it nor should you gain access to it.
Parents often are oblivious to certain internet laws like hacking and even legal distribution of copyrighted material. Look at how many parents are facing all kinds of legal troubles over little Billy or Suzie's usage of file sharing services to get a movie, some music, or whatever. Some are facing thousands of dollars in fines and prison time and they claim, "we had no idea this was illegal much less we had no idea they were engaged in this activity".
Parents can make up excuse after excuse, but honestly, who's fault is it for not being a responsible parent and telling their child no? It's their own fault and now they are paying the price for it. Illegal activity, whether it be online, offline, or down by the 15th street water front docks... is still illegal.