[mythtv-users] MythTV 0.21 and seca3 encryption on DVB-S

[Michael T. Dean]

On 05/20/2009 04:08 PM, Mike Perkins wrote:
> Michael T. Dean wrote:
>> On 05/20/2009 01:31 PM, Udo van den Heuvel wrote:
>>> Michael T. Dean wrote:
>>>> He's just stating the rules.  If you don't like the rules, make 
>>>> your own list.
>>>
>>> How detailed did he get that he broke the rules?
>>> I.e.: what details can be revealed in a similar case without 
>>> breaking any rules?
>>> Is that in the rules?
>>> Is that up to interpretation?
>>>
>>> Please clarify so I know how to behave here.
>>>
>>> (and yes, I only receive FTA stuff) 
>>
>> "Similarly, discussion of the use of softcam to decrypt encrypted 
>> digital broadcasts ... is prohibited."
>>
>>  From the point open-sasc-ng was /mentioned/, it became off limits.  
>> Note that the rule does not state that "detailed discussion" is 
>> prohibited.  All discussion is prohibited.
>>
> Why not quote the whole sentence, Mike?

Because I knew that people would interpret it wrongly if I included 
tangential information.  I guess when writing rules you can't be succinct.

> if you do, you'll find that it can be read another way:
>
> "Similarly, discussion of the use of softcam to decrypt encrypted 
> digital broadcasts or *any other means of obtaining programming 
> illegally* or through means which may be a violation of copyright laws 
> or terms of service is prohibited."
>
> In this case, the Poster mentioning softcam said that in his 
> jurisdiction it was legal, which means he's using it to *obtain 
> programming legally*.
>
> I don't care either way. I suggest that the clause in the wiki be 
> reworded to ensure that the meaning is clear.
>

I made it as clear as I could.  Feel free to make it better.

Mike