Just a quick point, messageboards can have whatever rules they want. They are on some server that others are paying for, so those who own this site have the right to whatever rules they choose, regardless of how members feel about the rules.
I couldn't go into Samor's house and start telling him how to care for his house, it is his to do with as he pleases. As a guest, I would have to follow his rules. That is how it is with messageboards.
The other fact is if illegal ROM sites were discussed here, they may get into legal trouble. Even if they were innocent, court costs can bankrupt a company as it did Bleem! *Yeah you're welcome Samor*... :P
So this is up to those in power, not members and their interpretations of copyright law.
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