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Such a weird thing to be arrested for, stealing physical items sure, modifying an item you already own and paid for, no way.
It's the selling part that got him.
But that still is somewhat odd, like if I buy a car I can take it to any mechanic to get it fixed or modified. I would then need to pay them, but I own the car.
The mechanic should not be arrested for modifying my car.
I suppose the "grey zone" is if the modifications allow the owner to access unpaid content. Like maybe heated seats ;)
It depends on whether you rent or own. You rent a flat and you cannot do what you want. Unfortunately, with games, most law is set up so you rent them and are buying a licence to play them within the conditions set out. It sucks, but that is how it is set up.
So?? If I buy something and modify I can no longer sell it? dafuk?