Right, i've had about three weeks using this 'shareware' program and if there's one thing thats pi**ing me off it's people not prepared to share even ONE file. They enable chat and dont, and persistently try to upload and take up valuable bandwidth from legit users.
So, if your one of these and you know it - BE WARNED: You cannot avoid showing your IP address and that is all that is needed for some 'unscrupulous deviant' who knows how to use a computer to give a little, as the americans put it, friendly fire. I didn't pay money for you arseholes to scam off me. As I said, your IP is all I need. If you attempt to upload and ignore my 'chat' after I have browsed you and found you 'lacking', I hereby disclaim all responsibility for further actions.
It would help of course if Limewire did as it was told and excluded those with less than 20 files to share, even with the slider down to rarely. It should extend to 'never,.

...and why have I still got a hole in my envelope?

Oh seriously man. Every single file I share has something on it, like saying share this file cause it's hard and stuff. But whatever, some people dont really like it when their download is not really all they could get out of it. Whatever though.

"Oh seriously man. Every single file I share has something on it, like saying share this file cause it's hard and stuff. But whatever, some people dont really like it when their download is not really all they could get out of it. Whatever though".

First, YOU share files which is what I am talking about. It's those who do not i have the problem with. It has nothing to do with the files content or what i am getting out of downloading. And what you mean by 'hard and stuff' god only knows.
If it's a speed problem i'm having or a connection issue, then i accept it's part of the service and those in the background are doing their best to improve the service. But if it's a tosser too tight to share 1 file, thats different. Iv'e just put on 2,500 music files for all to share, but I have to put up with blocked bandwidth from people unable to share the equivalent of 1 album. There should be a thread dedicated to naming and shaming the tightfists until they play the game.

Fili Shagrat wrote:
Hey, Dude. Chill out Man! your Gonna burst a blood vessel.
Come on, deep breaths... Woo Sar.

While I agree with SOME of what your saying, I realy don't see the point of your "Friendly Fire".
Not only is it petty and childish, it's a waste of talent and a realy good way of p!$$!ng people off, FAST. Remember there's always some nerd out there that knows more about computers than U do, and has no morallity problems with nuking your system.

Secondly, Most firewalls have the option of filtering out malicous users, all that's needed is the IP of the source.
Start spreading some of that fire about, and you'll soon find firewalls blocking your way.

I think the average user has enough to deal with when you consider the amount of crap that's crawling through the net. without the likes of yourself threatening to kick **** just 'cause they arn't sharing enough files.

okay, calm down now... Woo sar!

Yes, I'm sure there are free loaders out there, but not everybody is clued up enough to know what the options menu is for or how to set it up. Some will peek into the options get a sudden techno attack and retreat, very quickly (Like my girlfriend did!).
we all have to start somewhere, and these newbies have to get the files from somewhere. Share a few files, it does'nt need to be 2,500 files, maybe they will see the benefits and do like wise.



The short story is.
Lead by example & do no harm.
(Remember... It always comes back to U 3 fold.)

Problem sorted. Say hello to the newest freeloader.

Here's my question....I've uploaded all my CD's onto this computer. Isn't sharing those illegal? Or am I free to share everything? I've got a gazillion files...I just don't know which ones I'm free to share.

"Freeeeeee Loadin'...." - isn't that a Tom Petty track?.

From what I can gather, it's not illegal because there's no central server involved with this. We are effectively connecting to each other as pals would do. However, I can't see how that works as copying any copyright material without permission is illegal. Different rules seem to apply to different countries so the idea is, copy like hell before it gets shut down. Perhaps someone else may have more precise information so if they do, could they please clarify.

hey,
I don't mean to cause any trouble but i think that many freeloader only freeload out of fear of lawsuit. i know in the US if you share large amounts of copywrited material you run the risk of being prosecuted/sued. Thus many people freeload. Personally i try to contribute to the network by sharing uncopywrited files that i think people will find useful. well that's just my 2 cents. Also please don't initiate 'friendly fire' without warning them and giving them a chance to share i think a lil notice might kick some people into a sharing frenzy. just my 2 cents
peace

Moi? A Freeloader?
I'am unsure wether I should be mildly insulted or rolling on the floor with laughter.
But I'll dignify the comment with a reply!

F.Y.I Any material I download goes straight back into my sharefolder once I've assertained that the file is correctly titled and it will play - nothing worse than spending hours to download a film to find the damned thing won't play or you've downloaded porn!

I belive in giving back for anything I have taken - keeps things balanced and running smoothly. Live and let live, Y'know?

I just don't brag about how much material I've put into the system, as you never know who else is reading these posts.

Which brings us neatly to.

In America, the law can search and confiscate your system if there is strong enough evidence that you are sharing copyright material.

It makes no difference that we are using a P2P network.
Several large companies, Sony and Universal pictures are bringing putting presure on the courts too have several P2P networks closed down - and they have the money and the personal interest to move heaven and earth to do so.
Fortunately Limewire was'nt among the list of Condemded, but it will only be a matter of time.

These companies know whats going on, they are not stupid, no doubt they have eyes on networks to see whats being swapped and who's doing the swapping (or at least as far as they can)
I'm quite sure that if the same names keep comming up they will have absolutley no problem passing this information on to the authorities.