MAMEWorld Forums - EmuChat - Re: Internet Arcade???

> > The games are streaming so no ROMs are
> > being distributed (or executables for that matter). Internet Archive is a
> non-profit
> > organization that is not selling anything; they don't even have ads on those pages.
>
>
> So, when the ROMs are streamed, where are the streamed to?
>
> Also, by your logic, I can legally set up a free website that streams Disney movies
> as long as I don't sell anything or show ads.

I never said there wasn't a potential legal issue. The OP asked if it violated MAME policy, not if it violated the copyright of the ROM owners. It is the responsibility of the copyright owners to enforce their rights (if they choose to do so), not MAME. For all we know, Internet Archive has some sort of license agreement with Atari, Exidy, Midway, etc (though I seriously doubt that). They also claim that they will immediately take down any disputed material if they receive a complaint from the copyright holder. Internet Archive generally takes the view that "everything not explicitly prohibited is allowed" as apposed to the more common view of "everything that is not explicitly permitted is prohibited". Personally, I find that view refreshing, though it certainly carries some serious legal risks.