11-18-2015, 11:58 PM
To know if something is against the rules, a good tactic is reading the rules. There is a link to them near the search bar at the top-right. Linking to XeNTaX specifically is fine, we do this all the time as it often has info on ripping games.
As for ROMs and ISOs, technically downloading them is illegal (and we don't allow linking to sites hosting them nor instructions on getting them). However, a lot of people do use them since it's often necessary for ripping from console games. Morally, this is usually seen as fine if you own the game. If you don't own it, then it can get a bit shady. Most of the time, especially if the game is relatively old (e.g. a GBC or Genesis game) then getting a ROM just to rip from it is generally regarded as fine as well. Not owning the game and downloading a ROM to play it... well that's a different matter.
In any case, when downloading ROMs or ISOs be careful, and be aware that you're doing so at your own risk.
(I'm not completely caught up on ROM/ISO laws so if anybody notices that any of this is inaccurate/wrong please do correct me.)
As for ROMs and ISOs, technically downloading them is illegal (and we don't allow linking to sites hosting them nor instructions on getting them). However, a lot of people do use them since it's often necessary for ripping from console games. Morally, this is usually seen as fine if you own the game. If you don't own it, then it can get a bit shady. Most of the time, especially if the game is relatively old (e.g. a GBC or Genesis game) then getting a ROM just to rip from it is generally regarded as fine as well. Not owning the game and downloading a ROM to play it... well that's a different matter.
In any case, when downloading ROMs or ISOs be careful, and be aware that you're doing so at your own risk.
(I'm not completely caught up on ROM/ISO laws so if anybody notices that any of this is inaccurate/wrong please do correct me.)