This server is hosted at MIT and therefor is subject to MIT's acceptable use policy. We require our users to follow these guidelines very closely. They're not very explicit or complete so we also expect our users to be thoughtful and follow the spirit as well as the letter.
Commercial use is anything that makes you or someone else money or is
intended to make money. Don't make money off MIT's bandwidth.
"... but I know it when I see it." If the primary purpose is to titilate,
take it somewhere else.
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MP3s are the most popular form of piracy, followed closely by software, but even typing in a funny story or a poem from a book can get us in trouble.
The MITnet Acceptable Use Policy lists some actions which will cause administrators of the MIT network to get nervous. We ask you to use your head and respect the generosity upon which this service rests.
If you have questions about whether something is acceptable, plase restrain yourself long enough to chat with maintainers.