It's simple really.. IPS isn't butt-hurt by people using their content -- that's free advertising. They're concerned that people are using their content without paying for it. If you're using a null copy and opt to step-up and purchase a license, IPS simply isn't going to care that you were using a nulled board beforehand. They have their money, and that's all they're interested in. Think of it this way.. if you walk into a store, grab a cold soda from a cooler, open it and start drinking it.. obviously you're going to be in a world of crap. If you pay for it, they'll subsequently "forget" you ever opened it to begin with. You may receive a stern lecture for doing so, but regardless.. you purchased it. Using nulled content is basically opening the bottle, drinking from it, setting it down and leaving.