Is it possible to get arrested

[flybyjack76ers1]

is it possible to be arrested for downloading music in the US?

[Apollyon]

Technically, yes.

The chance that you will be is rather tiny though...

[Egeides]

Really being put into prison, no idea.

But recently I know you can get the RIAA to sue you and make you pay. but the reaction from P2P programs was fast: Blubster 2.5 is already going anonymous so it's hard for anyone to hunt traders in court... And we still didn't saw other programs' reactions.

For more information, www.slyck.com (daily news, forums for questions, etc.)

[Dude_Doc]

Read this post for info:

http://www.dune2k.com/forum/?board=34;action=display;threadid=10743

[Navaros]

is it possible to be arrested for downloading music in the US?

don't be paranoid. it's just as "possible" to be arrested for recording television broadcasts with your VCR.

RIAA is trying to use fear-mongering tactics to intimidate the simple-minded. don't be one of those simple-minded. they can't touch you. they won't touch you. download everything you please.

[Scrinlord]

IF they catch you, they MAY be able to take you to court in a lawsuit, but not actually arrest you. But I have never been caught, and I dont know anyone who has ever been caught, so dont worry to much.

[Timenn]

It is more likely that you have to pay, then going to jail. It may be a different case if you are trading with illegal music/software

[Ice_Cube]

Pah lease. They only threat about taking your though courts. Think about it, they won't want to waste time and money squeezing a few quid out of your pocket. Do not worry, but if your a mass disrebuting MP3's then that is a different story.....