Re: Banned for using isboxer/innerspace
One lesson to learn here I would say: Do not volunteer any information beyond the very basics or minimal detail required under the circumstances. Based on that ridiculously general article 18, there is entirely too much latitude that can be wielded by an individual GM if they take a dislike to what ever you tell them, or even what they just suspect.
Based on some of the proposed legislature that would hold software companies such as Microsoft, Turbine / Codemasters, etc... responsible for the quality and suitability of their products, I would think that such a ludicrous wording in a EULA as article 18 would set them up for a rather interesting law suit should someone or some group decide to take them to task over it.
I am curious what their official response would be if they were sent an email, or better yet a formal legal document through registered mail, requesting permission for any number of 100+ typical 3rd party apps that could potentially reside on the average home PC. Beyond the normal productivity and utility apps, there could be dozens of additional games if the system was a gaming rig. And, as pointed out, even the OS would be a breach of the EULA.
As a comment on the disconnect between EU and NA GMs and how things are handled, I have know many individuals that have had bans for various reasons in LOTRO on the NA servers. Generally, the first ban received is 3 to 7 days in duration regardless of the reason for the ban. In the case where there was an assumption made by a GM which was disputed and where there was no additional evidence related to the incident, the ban was rescinded when challenged by the player. Even multiple offenses for what would be considered actual EULA breaches by most people have only received longer bans (non-permanent) in most cases. However, in the few EU server related incidents that I have known of, the bans were much more harsh and in many cases the initial ban was permanent with little or no recourse available for resolution. I would say Codemasters is not looking to establish a healthy thriving client base in the EU market...
Cheers,
creo