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Posted by ArizonaManc on 08/30/06 17:49
"spodosaurus" <spodosaurus@_yahoo_.com> wrote in message
news:ed3uqh$qsr$1@news-01.bur.connect.com.au...
> 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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> neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in
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I use easynews nuff said. NNTP and a web gateway 20 plus gig for $10. If you
are a heavy user maybe try Giganews.
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