The latest podcast by Major Nelson featured Stephen Toulouse, Xbox Live policy and enforcement chief, talking about the rules and regulations around using Xbox Live as well as letting us know that they are really ramping up the protection level thanks to an increase in phishing and hacking attempts.
According to Stephen, if you get caught hacking or phishing online now you will be banned from Xbox Live as well as your console receiving a life long ban and any other console you have used will also be included in that ban(although Microsoft can only ban a console if they have PROOF you used it illegally). He then continues to warn the violators that if the offense is serious enough then the punishment will not end there and the local Law Enforcement office would be informed...
Usage of other people's accounts for credit card details is Fraud, and the Law would be involved if you were caught.
Good News for fans of UNO: In other news he also stated that appearing in front of your Xbox Live Videocam nude is against Xbox Live policies and you will be banned for that as well, so hopefully no more having to stare at Nude Fat Guys with not a care in the world.
However he did mention you can set your video to be sent to friends only, so you can still play Strip UNO with your friends... if you really must.
Original Podcast here
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