tidy:
a. Actually, the moderators and admins do happen to be the ones who set the guidelines, and are expected to maintain them, therefore i'm familiar with them. There are many posts regarding interpretation of questions on this subject.
c. well, one would certainly hope neither are you or anyone else, but lets face it, the obvious files arent the only unsafe ones.
d. and i also direct this to everyone. At no time did anyone accuse kevuk25 of anything. Mentality's post was a general one informing him of our policy and the inherent dangers under the heading of FYI. My post wasnt directed to kevuk25 and i honestly dont feel that giving him info he may not be aware of is lecturing.
kevuk: no one was accusing you of anything. You just happened to start one of the oft repeated, and sometimes heated, discussions regarding helping with mass or illegal filesharing. It seems some ppl feel that its out of place to politely warn those who appear to be new about the inherent dangers in downloading (mass or otherwise). As well, there are those who disagree with our policy of not helping with mass and/or illegal file sharing specifically. Rather than taking offense, hopefully if you werent aware of the potential, you now are. Consider it a learning experience rather than assume it was intended as an accusation. The clear implication in your question is that you are file sharing with strangers. Since its unlikely that means pics of your dogs, the impression given of mass filesharing is understandable and therefore so is the friendly advice Mentality gave you. Again, that isnt an accusation.
Johnsie, EVH,tidy: Pointing out the potential for problems relating to any question is part of helping. It isnt lecturing, it isnt judging, it isnt accusing. As is usual with threads on this, its only when other ppl jump in complaining about warning ppl of potential dangers or feeling we should help with sharing of files that violate copyright laws or massfilesharing that things become heated and hard feelings arise. Considering how many ppl we all see seeking help because they are infected, it isnt surprising that anyone feels they should pass along info to be sure the user is aware.
