Posted by Mark Wilson on 08/31/06 12:20

eddy@nowhere.uk (Eddy) wrote:

>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.

Even if you share thousands of MP3s 24/7, the odds of being hit are maybe one out
of several thousand at worst. More people die in road accidents. Sure, there will be a
few token victims, but the risk that it will be YOU is so small it's not worth worrying
about.

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