Sigh..

I've been reading this thread and all other licensing issues for a very long time now. Since its a new govt. today , I've decided to get off my arse and maybe say something a little constructive.

1stly, SMM is officially distributor for the software based on the documents strace has shown. They are also an authorized distributor. Therefore it is legal to buy from them.

2ndly, the issue of licensing and fee collection is a sticky point because the document I've seen does not say anything about that. Given that I've never read the Terms of Usage of the software (which should be there when you install or buy the CD), I'm unable to confirm that they have the right to collect such a fee.

3rd, the most interesting point I would like to make, is that should SMM decide to collect raid, the document strace has show us very clearly states the requirement for WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT to Blizzard to initiate each legal action. This means when a cafe is raided SMM requires an individual document for that SPECIFIC cafe. Every cafe requires a separate document. While it may be simple at face value, the practical aspects of this term means that every raid will have to be accompanied by a VALID document which has to be shown in order to legalise such action.

So to all that have been/will be/are being raided, demand such a document. Alone SMM has no right to raid and remove computers. Such power of entry and seizure can only be granted by the authorities. Should SMM come with authorities, the authorities must bring the document I mentioned, or else the raid is not legal and the authority is is acting ultra vires.

Ok, I've said what I wanted to say and I will now return to hibernation. Good luck to all. All I've mentioned here is merely my interpretation as a layman.