Lady Kyrah 1110 Posted August 3, 2012 It's pretty obvious with the hostility going on in the server reporting section that a lot of server hosts do not read the term of service or accept it (not necessarly agree to it) before requesting to host for DayZ.What i suggest is that they have to somehow sign it, either electronically (i agree blah blah) before getting their request processed or even on paper? I don't know, but so many posters react pretty vigorously at each report of a server violating the rules, it appears that the majority either don't even know there is a Term of Service, or purposely purposely ignore it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtshv 362 Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Would be good. A simple EULA that you agree to upon applying for a server to be whitelisted.A lawsuit isn't worth locking your server and nabbing free loot.EDIT:inb4 all the abusing server owners going QQ. Edited August 3, 2012 by krtshv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icomrade 201 Posted August 3, 2012 I think you agree to the terms of service when you apply to host a server. This is why the DayZ team are allowed to blacklist your server's ip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtshv 362 Posted August 3, 2012 I think you agree to the terms of service when you apply to host a server. This is why the DayZ team are allowed to blacklist your server's ip.Maybe. Though if you CREATE a Mod and a HIVE that synchronizes the servers, you don't need permission to blacklist a server.After all, you're not touching their server, you're not getting permissions or logging into it. All you do it prevent that server from using something you created, which is perfectly legit. The servers can still run DayZ, they just can't connect to the hive. They don't pay the Dev Team each month, so it's a legit move, whether or not they sign a EULA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scerun 227 Posted August 3, 2012 Only problem is, EULAs and the like aren't worth the paper they're written on. Furthermore, I don't see why you'd want to create a hostile legal environment for server hosts. While i sympathise with the players who're getting banned by bad admins, I would rather see that the many more good servers are given an easy time doing their thing.Doesn't matter if it's signed or not anyways. If a server breaks the rules too much - then it's gone. No paper work will make these guys behave better, they already know they're being assholes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtshv 362 Posted August 3, 2012 Only problem is, EULAs and the like aren't worth the paper they're written on. Furthermore, I don't see why you'd want to create a hostile legal environment for server hosts. While i sympathise with the players who're getting banned by bad admins, I would rather see that the many more good servers are given an easy time doing their thing.Doesn't matter if it's signed or not anyways. If a server breaks the rules too much - then it's gone. No paper work will make these guys behave better, they already know they're being assholesThat may be so. Not all server hosters are above 18, after all, and some use their parent's credit card.Would be a story to explain if their parents suddenly receive a lawsuit under their name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
random51 172 Posted August 3, 2012 People making mountains out of molehills when the mod already has plenty of mountains to deal with.I've got news for you: Things need to be better for server admins, not worse, that is if you want servers to actually play on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtshv 362 Posted August 3, 2012 People making mountains out of molehills when the mod already has plenty of mountains to deal with.I've got news for you: Things need to be better for server admins, not worse, that is if you want servers to actually play on.I have no problem with signing a EULA agreeing to DayZ rules.If hackers ruin the community and DayZ dies off, it's the Dev's problem, not mine. I can just allocate my server to do other things or just stop paying for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhumar 11 Posted August 3, 2012 People making mountains out of molehills when the mod already has plenty of mountains to deal with.I've got news for you: Things need to be better for server admins, not worse, that is if you want servers to actually play on.Exactly. How about players sign a EULA saying that you will allow said admin whos server you are in--to drag you through the streets of their hometown from the back of a truck if you are caughtdoing anything that isnt allowed in game? Sounds crazy? This is what this sounds like your saying to me as an Admin. I would like this stickied to the OPs forehead for life.I thought this was a joke of a post... but, now I see you are crazy. That may be so. Not all server hosters are above 18, after all, and some use their parent's credit card.Would be a story to explain if their parents suddenly receive a lawsuit under their name. A lawsuit.. LOL.. That was the best joke I heard all day. Thanks for that laugh. A lawsuit because, I want to host a server... LMFAO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Kyrah 1110 Posted August 4, 2012 The hacker problem must be dealt with separately. As for the guy loling about a lawsuit, it's not that far fetched. What kind of agreement do you think exist betweent Dice/EA and the official server providers for Battlefield 3?Do you think they are allowed to do whatever they want with the servers they are running?They aren't, they are under contract that strictly delimitate what they can or cannot do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
