I suggest that all of you that think that we are being "too harsh" with Ryan to read the PC911 posting guidelines: http://www.pcnineoneone.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=read_announcements
Specifically, please read this paragraph:
Do not post anything unlawful, e.g. information that could be used for software or music piracy, password hacking, cracking, Internet attacks, etc. You are responsible for the content of your postings, and may be held liable for what you say. Any posts containing information or links about such illegal activities or any other material violating the law will be removed.

For those of you that need a little help with interpreting that paragraph, I can put it into one sentence: Do not ask about nor post anything that has do with stealing software, of any kind. There is the "dark side" of the internet where they will welcome you, but this is not the place. The goal of this site is to provide computer support. We also welcome non-computer related questions and are very pleased that 99% of you continue to add "OT" (stands for "off-topic" -- not computer related) to your posts.

If we condone posts relating to software piracy, or any other illegal activity, we cannot afford (read "money") to "get involved with the lawyers." Enough said.