not to sell them and make money,,,, but just to give them for free from the goodness of my heart as a christian thing to do
is that legal or illegal
2007-09-09 01:55:36 · 18 answers · asked by ROCKMUM LOVES BOWIE 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's quite legal.
Most people on Yahoo think that it is illegal, so I may be wrong.
But I think I'm right.
You can copy movies and give them away, and it's legal, for "private use".
It tells you that on every movie.
And I'll STILL bet it's legal for CD's.
That's why they sell millions & millions of BLANK CD's each year.
2007-09-09 02:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by wolf 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It doesn't matter that it is not for profit, it is still illegal.
It is piracy/copywrite infringement/theft of intellectual property and is a federal offense; if caught you could be charged both civially but the copywrite owner and prosecuted criminally.
Most new CD's specifically spell out right on the CD itself that you are not allowed to copy them and many carry incryption and you couldn't copy them even if you wanted to.
The person above that stated it is legal to copy movies and it is ok because it is "private use" is wrong; if you bother to watch/read the the statements that is on every newer DVD that comes out has an FBI/Interpol warning that any duplication of any kinds is a federal offense that carries up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
They make blank DVDs for people to record their personal videos on. They make CD-R's and CD-RW's to store personal data or LEGALLY downloaded songs that have been paid for on a site like I-Tunes, Sony Connect or even Walmart.com.
Theft of anything has never been the "Christian" thing to do. Currently, Coke has a Rewards Program you can sign up for at mycokerewards.com and it you collect 33 points, you can download a song for free through MySony Connect.com.
2007-09-09 03:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's considered illegal because you don't have to gain financially from the transaction, the artists and the recording companies only have to lose. By giving away the songs, then you give away potential sales. If your friends get them for free, then they don't have to buy the songs, so less are sold.
At least that is the reasoning the artist and recording companies use.
2007-09-09 02:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's Illegal as your friends will not be buying the CD's from the original owners, namely the group / singer.
So they are out of pocket each time.
2007-09-09 02:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by keith j 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you checklist this as earnings once you record your taxes? If no longer, then i does no longer challenge approximately it in basic terms yet. it is form of a humorous situation. i understand a guy who did no longer have a license to sell foodstuff. What he did replaced into sell little plastic military adult adult males for a pair greenbacks, and you get a loose warm canines with each and every purchase. the version is your messing with somebody elses psychological belongings.
2016-12-31 17:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could look at the cover of the original cd and see what it says. If you are not allowed to copy it then its illegal.Although burning few for friends wont be so criminal but see what your conscience tells you...
2007-09-09 16:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Kisses an Wishes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that is illegal! However a lot do it and I doubt if they go after you.
They did go after a record store owner for having items that were not officially issued, however he was found not guilty!
2007-09-09 02:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since when did COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT become a "Christian thing to do"? It is a FEDERAL offence and punishable by Imprisonment and fines. Now that you announced it on-line, someone will be monitoring your on-line activities...you are a smart little cookie.......
2007-09-09 02:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by dreampo 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Illegal, but unless you start selling or distributing them in mass quantities, who is really going to catch you?
2007-09-09 02:02:23 · answer #9 · answered by Surf Forever 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes it's illegal but lots of people have done it so don't worry
2007-09-09 02:02:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋