Ok, if we can cool down somewhat...
I try and explain again.
1 ) I'm very pissed off not beeing able to DL a 10 Euro game when I'm ready to pay 40, because the banks won't give me a CC, because I am not working ( Or find a way on a forum were everybody is supposed to be helpfull, and when I am ready to pay x3 or x4 for it.) If someone is taking a risk here, it's me, and me alone...I bought Civ IV legally, I'm just missing BTS and W. I'm pissed of against the banks above all, and I'm probably not alone. Of course, you guy, you can't realize that and you don't care, I understand that...
2 ) Ok, I understand your example about weapons. But in my country ( which is not Ireland ) firearms are forbidden. You just cannot purchase a firearm unless you have a valid permit. PERIOD. Even on the internet... SO...
3 ) SO I apologize for having DL'ed a file that I did'nt even open because I don't know how to open it, and I HAVE DELETED IT. To the garbage, down the drain, flushed..AM I understood here ! ( I am not like those that laugh loud at me saying I should be forbidden to play Civ 4 because I don't know how to open an mdf file. those guys as can be deduced have DL'ed them many time and they darn know well how to do. HYPOCRISY, HYPOCRISY, Oh yeah you're doing fine as always !....)
I did'nt know those files were illegal. There is not even a warning saying "caution, what you are doing is against the law" or whatever... How can I know ? For example, last year I downloaded "Full Spectrum Warrior" at Gamershell and it's a normal zip file. I believe it's ok, Am I wrong ??
4 ) I understand your example about firearms, what I was saying is, if those mdf files are forbidden, why are those sites not closed down, as they are illegal. So some people of good faith like me, desperately trying to get a 10 $ game woul'nt be fooled into DLing a file they did'nt know was illegal for DL. Am I understood here, am I not logical ??
5 ) You say : "Blaming law enforcement for not removing tempting illegal stuff from the net is a non-argument. You are responsible for your actions"
Well yes, but if they were removed because they are illegal, and if the law was REALLY enforced, it would be more logical, and there would not be any mistake. Also I would not look like the village jerk, with everyone laughing at me because I can't be a normal citizen with a CC or cursing me for something ( I did'nt even use the file ) I did'nt even know about. This is not fair. The firearm example is somewhat a bad example anyway, and trust me, no matter what, in my country you don't get it on the internet or else,unless you have a due auto, and they darn tell you it's illegal. !
So, I apologize, OK, I lay flat on the carpet. I flushed the darn non opened and unused file.
Can we go back to square one, please, because I'am not the whipping boy either...
JMV