ok so i got limewhire but i havent downloaded any songs yet.
i read the thing about how you can get tracked by your computer and arrested if you download from there.
i know that a whole lot of people use it without getting in trouble
so wat are the chances of getting arrested using limwhire?
i know a lot of you will say thats illegal and i shouldnt do that and w/e, get a life please and stop trashing people who just want to get some information about something!
2007-12-28 12:34:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anya A 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Generally, it's the people who share songs that get sued. Make sure sharing is turned-off.
People are rarely arrested. But the RIAA files lawsuits against people for a lot of money.
Do it at your own risk!
2007-12-28 12:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Citizen1984 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not sure of the chances but i think it would have to depend on your state police i guess. But take in mind that if you do get caught you can be fined a lot I'm talking thousands. But i think in most states you can go to jail or a lawsuit from the owner of the software. So don't download too much and if i were you i'd find a safer way to download. Limewire often has viruses. My uncles computer got a virus off lime wire so use something like Azureus.
2007-12-28 20:42:21 · answer #2 · answered by rai4546 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The chances get better every day. It's not illegal to use the program; it's illegal to download copyrighted material.
2007-12-28 20:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the thing about limewire is that if you want to trash your computer use it. limewire has viruses installed in it. but it is a great source to find free file sharing.
2007-12-28 20:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by SusanMangum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used Limewire for along time and no problems yet. I really like limewire.
2007-12-28 20:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What this guy is telling us is he doesn't want honest people who pay for music to respond to this. So I guess the honest people just need to "get a life". Why don't this kid get a job and pay for items? We need to get a life? You need to get a clue.
2007-12-28 21:29:40 · answer #6 · answered by RedMan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way you would get prosecuted it if you try to publish the music you downloaded. there is nothing illegal if they are for your own use. I have over 8,000 songs in my personal collection and the police have not busted me so what's the problem just don't try to publish any of them and you will be fine
2007-12-28 20:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by cc's bad 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've been downloading from limewire for years and ALOT...never have had any problems
2007-12-28 20:38:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know abut that BUT I do know I had this and I got a bad virus on my computer!
2007-12-28 20:42:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stealing is wrong no matter whether if you get caught or not. Don't be a thief.
I have a life. Only sniveling little criminals like you have no life.
Yes, they can and will track you.
2007-12-28 20:40:41 · answer #10 · answered by Sordenhiemer 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋