Designated user simfile database.

[Izzy]

I realize the old simfile database is not coming back and there were tons of legal issues with it but what if we had some smaller regulated simfile database?

Only certain people could upload simfiles to it that we have permission to. Perhaps you would be able to submit an application to become a user who can submit files to it.

[devonin]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

The problem being, that each person can claim to have permission to use whatever they feel like. How do we go about actually proving that?

Remember, the permission issue for a simfile database is that YOU have permission to use the song, not that WE do, and permission for US doesn't actually extend to permission for YOU.

[who_cares973]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

Have an ss of the permission like we do for the ffr permissions and a groupd of 2-3 people or maybe just mods to go around make sure everything is kosher before giving the green light. Kind of how tourney threads are handled

[Izzy]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

Remember, the permission issue for a simfile database is that YOU have permission to use the song, not that WE do, and permission for US doesn't actually extend to permission for YOU.

I guess that does kill my idea. Moderation of the simfile database doesn't seem to difficult though.

[jimerax]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

plus we usually get permission from artists for using their songs in the game, not putting their mp3s (zipped or not) on the site.

so that will require different permissions.

[Plan_Bsk81127]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

Just curious, how does a site like bemanistyle.com go about having a simfile database and not have to worry about legality issues? I mean its the same thing FFR had where anyone is free to upload.

[Izzy]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

Because they are confident that nobody is going to pursue legal action. They are just as at risk as ffr is, but ffr is just being safe.

[who_cares973]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

Can't be that big of a risk then if a site like stepmania.com is doing the same thing

Also most CC licenses allow for free distribution. So anything that's CC would be allowed to be submitted to a simfile database

[Patashu]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

www.stepmania.com oh man

too bad it has no quality control

[coldtoon]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

could you at least pass it to another site that way people can get the ones that they made?

[devonin]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

We've been looking into what would be involved to allow people to access the simfiles that they'd uploaded themselves for a short span of time for that exact reason.

[AsphyxZero]

Re: Designated user simfile database.

Because they are confident that nobody is going to pursue legal action. They are just as at risk as ffr is, but ffr is just being safe.

Not to mention you have to be registered and logged in to see files.