I just read over the link you provided Trev. I can't see why a patcher specifically designed to provide files legally (such as textfiles etc) can be considered an illegal tool. If a server admin decides to utilize my patcher to release copyrighted material, and SOE thinks it's a bad act of distribution, they are free to contact me and I will immediately terminate all actions related to the project. Due to the general availability of file hosting online especially to the masses in manners such as torrenting, I don't see how my tool can be considered a device that enhances illegal use more than any of those. It seems quite a few people have contacted SOE on that post, and have come up with "maybe's" and "dead ends". So, I can't see why it's illegal. :/ Even if SOE decided they wanted to press charges and spend the money on court costs or try to get me jailed or fined, I don't foresee the jury seeing my actions as implicitly going against the rules and regulations devised by Sony.
But once again, feel free to delete the post if you feel it isn't worth the headache.
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