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Posted by spodosaurus on 08/30/06 12:08
ArizonaManc wrote:
> "Eddy" <eddy@nowhere.uk> wrote in message
> news:memo.20060829162506.192A@ed.eddy.ed...
>
>>Firstly, *I am referring specifically to the United Kingdom*
>>
>>The industry (BPI, or whatever) would have us believe that if we share
>>files with others we will certainly be caught sooner or later and face a
>>large fine.
>>
>>Some users of WinMx would have us believe there is virtually no chance of
>>ever being caught, and we should share all our files regardless.
>>
>>So, what's the real truth? Somewhere between the two extreme views, I
>>suppose.
>>
>>Also, are only the uploaders targeted by the industry, or are downloaders
>>who don't share also a target? (Yes, I know leeches are unpopular(!), and
>>if no-one shares then there is no network)
>>
>>Eddy.
>
>
> Everything you say is correct Eddy. If you share files you are liable to get
> prosecuted sooner or later. However how many succesful prosecutions has the
> BPI to date completed, I cannot be bothered to google it but would bet that
> it less than 100. Hmm there are still masses of file sharers and the chances
> of being caught are low. My understanding is that you will get in trouble
> for uploading. If you are just downloading then who is to say you are not
> just making a backup copy. I found the following link useful:
> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2006/05/07/cnbpi07.xml
> If you are worried about using p2p either go to your record shop and buy
> your music or subscribe for a small amount to a usenet newsprovider
Any recommendations? I'm not so keen on my current provider mainly
because I can't request to have basic newsgroups added (like common
domain administrator types of groups...).
> where
> you can leech all you want, no uploads. Debate on this subject is on the
> slyck forums maybe chegg*t out.
>
> Goodbye.
>
>
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