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

Mike Perkins mikep at randomtraveller.org.uk
Wed May 20 20:08:01 UTC 2009


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? 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.

-- 

Mike Perkins



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