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KaVir:
I already gave this as a specific example of where I thought an implied license was justified.
When posting to a discussion board, one would expect that participants would be aware that people might, well, DISCUSS? Including quoting, downloading what the other parties are saying, etc.? We're obviously supposed to read and discuss.
This also indicates a fundamental misunderstanding of how the web works: My client requests a document. The server gets to decide whether I should have it based on the policies of the person who puts material on it (or lets others, like we posters, submit our own material). The fact that the server let me have it is a clear statement of intent by the person who put it there*. If you don't agree with who the server gives copies to, either talk to Synozeer and tell him to fix the bug or stop posting.
And yes, if the login page had a notice saying that you had to ask for permission to download further material from the server, I would.
No. A violates B's IP. If B finds out, he either objects or he doesn't. Medievia is in the second part of that. SoI is still at the first part. One state is a possible evolution of the other.
The fact that SoI hasn't gotten nasty letters yet doesn't mean that the conduct is a legal use of the IP.
Stilton
*Yes, people make mistakes and sometimes put the wrong permissions on stuff. That's a side issue, just like getting a fax, email, or letter not meant for you.
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