(my friend wants this question answered,he dosen't have a yahoo account,and besides i use iTunes so i dont get caught)
2007-03-12 09:44:22 · 7 answers · asked by Checkmait 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The way to lower your chances of being caught by the RIAA: don't use Limewire, or and p2p software to download music illegally.
2007-03-12 10:27:44 · answer #1 · answered by theoryofgame 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always possible to get caught, especially if you download from a "honey pot" (downloads set up by the RIAA or law enforcement to capture IP addresses).
Going through a proxy run by someone that will not comply with the law (e.g., in a country that doesn't comply with requests by the US government) is the best way.
But, in the end, it's stealing. If you disagree, then don't try to hide. Make a stand.
2007-03-12 16:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically the act of using Limewire/Kazaa/Morpheus or any other P2P file sharing system IS PERFECTLY LEGAL. However, the act of sharing copyrighted music is what the authorities will prosecute for, as you are allowing other users to download something which they should pay for, for free.
The act of downloading music which is being shared by other users, is illegal, however the authorities will prosecute those who are sharing a "significant amount of music" - like drugs they will go after the DEALERS not the USERS.
2007-03-12 16:47:22 · answer #3 · answered by G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well for starters do not leave the mp3's you download siting in your shared folder , move them to another folder , the RIAA has a history of only going after those who have more then a 1000 shared mp3's
2007-03-12 16:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just too risky, why take your chances? it's so not worth it. using those peer to peer networks carry a lot of viruses, which in turn will give your computer a lot of problems one day or another.
It's not worth it, just download from reputable sources. It is better to pay 99 cents per song, that whatever it will cost you having your computer cleaned out from any viruses, it's a good investment.
2007-03-12 16:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by grldragon101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your "friend" that the best way to not get caught is to not download from Limewire. He can buy them from I-tunes or any of the other online sellers.
2007-03-12 16:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can't - they will find you - but only go after "larger" abusers right now.
I am in radio and I have looked this up many times for people.
2007-03-12 16:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by T F 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋