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Music Pirating
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I have heard it isn't illegal to download music, only distribute it.
I believe the RIAA and all have only gone after those distributing files, not downloading.
I believe the RIAA and all have only gone after those distributing files, not downloading.
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DreamTheater said:
That depends if I am violating the license and law in the process.
I'm still not sure if downloading music is 'illegal' or simply something the RIAA wants you to think it illegal.
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seebs
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I think the legality is indeterminate. There's a lot of cases where companies will make grandiose claims about what's legal to do, but copyright law doesn't actually support them.
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My brother wanted to begin pirating music, and I wouldn't let him. He was all like, " It's not like we'll ever get caught." And I was like, " Just because you get away with something doesn't make it right." He got all mad, but he got over it.
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Well companies are starting to to do something about music piracy.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/biztech/01/21/digital.rights.electronics.reut/index.html
Although, I think they might be wasting their money. Somehow hackers always find a way to get past these measures.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/biztech/01/21/digital.rights.electronics.reut/index.html
Although, I think they might be wasting their money. Somehow hackers always find a way to get past these measures.
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I follow a simple maxim in regards to something being a sin or not.. "When in doubt, don't do it."
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I don't consider it stealing. If you want to support the artist, buy a ticket to their concert. That's where the vast majority of their money is made. Paying $15 for a CD lines the record company's pocket with about $14.75.
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