flybyjack76ers1 Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 is it possible to be arrested for downloading music in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollyon Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Technically, yes.The chance that you will be is rather tiny though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egeides Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 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.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude_Doc Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Read this post for info:http://www.dune2k.com/forum/?board=34;action=display;threadid=10743 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaros Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrinlord Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timenn Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_Cube Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 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..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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