Forum: DAZ|Studio


Subject: Daz Studio 4.9 Big Changes Incoming!!

ghosty12 opened this issue on Oct 28, 2015 ยท 502 posts


IceEmpress posted Sat, 20 February 2016 at 11:33 PM

I Used to DL pirated anime sondtracks, books (esp. out of print ones that can only be bought 2nd-hand off the internet) I also am trying to compile a list of the old PS_AC type SKU codes. I am vehemently opposed to DRM, but yes, I am all too aware of precisely how rampant the piracy is. Basically, if it is uploaded to the DAZ, Rendo, RDNA, or Hivewire marketplaces, it WILL, without fail, be available on torrent sites within 48 hours. It goes beyond that, however. Some of these sites (which most of us have come across but may not have recognized them for what they are) are warez sites, but not blatant about it. Most famous example is the site and its mirrors that host tens of thousands of 3DS and GSM models. Most of these sites not only pirate commercial products, but also upload other peoples' distribution-prohibited freebies without their permission. Many people innocently link to these sites, not recognizing them for what they are, which unless you recognize some of the pirated models on these sites, you won't recognize as a warez site, either. Even the DAZ and Rendo admins get fooled. Far worse than either of the above, it is also SUPER COMMON for piraters to then upload the pirated products to a 3D marketplace (including Second Life) and sell them as their own-- pirated commercial products AND illegally redistributed freebies. General 3D websites like Turbosquid and CGTrader are PLAGUED with this (which is why it is best to avoid commercial products less than 1 or 2 years old unless it's from a reputable vendor, IMO)