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[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Slip - 2009-03-20
Over the past few months, Nexon has taken many actions to enforce its rights against private servers. For the community to understand what this means, we'll briefly explain our position and why action is taken.
Private servers- it doesn't matter what game it is; it doesn't matter what the justifications is; the bottom line is that all private servers are illegal. The content that appears on Nexon's website and in its games are Nexon's protected intellectual property. Intellectual property rights are defined as legal property rights, both artistic and commercial, in tangible form (as opposed to ideas). It is recognized by the laws of all the countries in the world and there are severe penalties for those who violate those rights, whether through expensive statutory fines or criminal jail time. The use of intellectual material such as Nexon's requires the permission and authorization from its owner. Using unauthorized intellectual property for personal gain without permission is both illegal and actionable.
The major issue with private servers is that they bypass the creative process of designers and developers. They make copies of the original game by using the creative assets of which they have no legal right to use. Please know that intellectual property has more than a monetary value; private server creators violate the intellectual property rights on games by using it for their own personal interest. It is for this reason that we take legal action against any and all private servers running Nexon games. There is no such thing as a Nexon-approved private server.
Another danger private servers pose concerns the security of information. When you register to play on a private server, you are blindly surrendering your personal information to non-professionals who have no legal obligation to keep your personal information secure. There is no telling what they can do with your personal information!
We have heard some claims that private servers don't make money or ask for donations (some do), it is technically not illegal. This is incorrect. First of all, collecting donations does not automatically make a website a charity or a non-profit organization. To become a charity or have non-profit status, strict guidelines must be followed and government approval needs to be met. We doubt any of the private server sites would fall under those guideline. Therefore, a private server website accepting donations would still be classified as a commercial endeavor which is performing illegal activities. Nobody is fooled by the "donation" scam.
You may have criticism towards Nexon's games that you feel are addressed in private servers. Keep in mind that we are continuing to try to improve our games on a daily basis, which is challenging since we are on a large scale in regards to a player base. It may not be too difficult keeping 5, 20 or maybe even a 100 players happy, but we cater to the thousands that log onto our servers daily, and the millions that play our games worldwide.
We will continue to pursue any and every action necessary, whether legal or otherwise, to stop those who continue to illegally use our intellectual property. If you are currently running an unauthorized server, we advise you to discontinue your service immediately.
Thank you for your understanding.
-MapleStory Staff-
http://maplestory.nexon.net/WZ.ASPX?PART=/News/View&boardNo=100&contentNo=004ZM&pageIndex=1
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - jikos - 2009-03-20
I don't think anybody gives a pomegranate what they think. Bad service is bad service.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Stereo - 2009-03-20
Nexon Wrote:We will continue to pursue any and every action necessary, whether legal or otherwise
Lock your doors, the Nexon is coming and they have an urge to kill
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - cilin - 2009-03-20
The Truth is! [ on GMS ]
Nexon Always Need Money!!!
and that sucks!
if they really want Improve, they have to take a look on other Maplestory's servers like
MSEA or JMS, even KMS,
I know GMS is managed by Korean people but i think their vision to the American people is equal to $$$$
so the big deal about the PS's is the money!
- A no MapleStory Staff -
lols
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - y0y0y0y0shi0 - 2009-03-20
Dear Nexon,
Instead of taking a lot of time attempting to stop Private Servers from being set up, please go out and hire some GMs, work on your spelling/grammar and knowledge of time zones and days, and work on the game itself, fixing major glitches or banning hackers. In conclusion, we hate you Nexon.
~The Whole Maple Story community.
Seriously though:
"We have heard some claims that private servers don't make money or ask for donations (some do), it is technically not illegal."
That makes no sense whatsoever. -_-
It should be:
"We have heard some claims that private servers don't make money or ask for donations (some do), making them "technically" legal."
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Joe.2 - 2009-03-20
If Nexon made an effort to provide decent Customer service, solve the problems in MS, and make the gaming experience more enjoyable, not to mention prioritizing free content over NX additions (nx required events, etc), maybe they wouldn't have to worry about losing so many players to PS.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - butterfλi - 2009-03-20
Yeah, that's what they said about Mabinogi pservers and Combat Arms pservers too. The similarities are striking! :U
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - KajitiSouls - 2009-03-20
cilin Wrote:I know GMS is managed by Korean people
That's not true. Korean people manage MS as a whole (for actual content publication, but not concept designs for "exclusive" exansions). GMS is just one version out of many with an international license to run their region(s), which its company is HQed at California.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Combattente - 2009-03-20
I liked the way they explained it. They were very clear. They usually aren't so clear when they make notices. I guess they wanted to explain everything correctly about this matter.
Oh well. GG NEXON?
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Dusk - 2009-03-20
They speak the truth, even if they do a poor job of ensuring that their service is actually better than that of a private server.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Heidi - 2009-03-20
Slip Wrote:You may have criticism towards Nexon's games that you feel are addressed in private servers. Keep in mind that we are continuing to try to improve our games on a daily basis, which is challenging since we are on a large scale in regards to a player base. It may not be too difficult keeping 5, 20 or maybe even a 100 players happy, but we cater to the thousands that log onto our servers daily, and the millions that play our games worldwide.
http://maplestory.nexon.net/WZ.ASPX?PART=/News/View&boardNo=100&contentNo=004ZM&pageIndex=1
I don't like the poor service, and I think they could do a bit more, though this is a very valid point.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Dyxanije - 2009-03-20
Brb gaiz, going to go break the law.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - ItachiPower - 2009-03-20
Reason people play PS: Bad customer service. I left too.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Beaner - 2009-03-20
well done nexon, now to less urgent problems, like HACKERS
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Takebacker - 2009-03-20
At the very least they dispelled the donation legality thing. It's probably easier than any of them think to take down private servers for most games. Xtremetop100 and sites of the like hold rankings for thousands of PS's for dozens of MMOs...
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Chompy - 2009-03-20
Remember kids: Private Servers are a Opening crime just like pot.
Soon you'll be on crack cocaine and/or HACKING THE PENTAGON AND MAKING GOD, JESUS, AND THE PRESIDENT CRY~!!!!
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - imnewtothis - 2009-03-20
Chompy Wrote:Remember kids: Private Servers are a Opening crime just like pot.
Soon you'll be on crack cocaine and/or HACKING THE PENTAGON AND MAKING GOD, JESUS, AND THE PRESIDENT CRY~!!!!
Yeah! After all, http://www.cs.uku.fi/~katajama/youwouldnt/
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - IllegallySane - 2009-03-20
Private servers? What about hackers fecking up everything in gMS? Bull
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - Dyxanije - 2009-03-20
IllegallySane Wrote:Private servers? What about hackers fecking up everything in gMS? Bull
Possible profit > Players.
[Notice] The Truth about Private Servers - MaxHudson - 2009-03-20
Feels strange by the fact I'm glad the made a statment about this.
Its been needed to be said. Also, my.. come on! Glitch's have been getting fixed and such. That makes me glad there taking on another issue.