Is Limewire (the free download) illegal?
If so, why do so many people do it??
If not, why do so many say it is?
Please help this 'ol Caveman!!!
Thanks for any help at all!!!!
2007-12-29 08:10:47 · 9 answers · asked by caveman 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Country
Yes...illegal! A lot of people do it cuz it's easy...free...and its impossible for these companies to stop everyone. My suggestion if you're gonna use these downloading programs is not to use the main ones such as Limewire, Morpheus, or Bearshare. Those are just an example. I use MP3 Rocket or Frostwire. If you want to look around for different programs go to Download.com and search for MP3 download or sharing. They're free to download there!
2007-12-29 08:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I have used a free version of Limewire. If it's illegal then I guess I'm in trouble too. One of the teenage sales people told me about Limewire when I bought an MP3 player for my grandson.
2007-12-29 16:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by Miz D 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends on how you feel about the music and the artists. I put down enough for CDs that I figure I can download a song or two by my favorite artist once in a while. Also, if the artist is dead, who is really hurt, some suit in L.A.? Heck, downloading the Beatles hurts no one but Michael Jackson.
On the other hand, like I said, I still buy CDs, and I go to as many live shows as I can.
2007-12-29 16:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I caint really help ya there. But we checked out limewire once after it was recommended... Ya might ought to be careful....There's some "Stuff" on there that shouldn't be. Not going into details. after that one incident, we don't pay attention to any body recommending limewire. It's not a good place to go...
2007-12-29 17:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I do believe that is illegal and is something I have never done because as a writer I believe that they are entitled to their royalties or residuals. If the person is deceased he could still have the residuals set up to go to his family members or a family trust fund. If I really want something I can usually find it for sale online and I don't mind paying for it. There's no such thing as a free lunch.
2007-12-29 18:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by Fool 4 Tommy Collins ? ? 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I've never used Limewire, Caveman.
I'm sorry I can't help you out. :(
2007-12-29 20:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by >>Phoenix<< 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a system in place for royalties, but downloads are not in it - therefore, it is illegal.
This all started because the RIAA forces CD prices too high.
2007-12-29 16:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It is because ur not paying for it. Everyone does it, but not many people get caught doing it.
2007-12-29 16:14:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You no longer need a nurse,you need a shrink,yea it's not legal
2007-12-29 20:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋