Scraps Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Does anyone know if it is legal to download TV shows off the internet using peer to peer file sharing services? Which service is best? Or is there a better way to accomplish this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T. Justice Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Does anyone know if it is legal to download TV shows off the internet using peer to peer file sharing services? Which service is best? Or is there a better way to accomplish this? 584313[/snapback] Tracylee can field this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 No, not legal. You can use iTunes and download shows, but it costs $1.99/each. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraps Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 No, not legal. You can use iTunes and download shows, but it costs $1.99/each. CW 584407[/snapback] Thanks. Thats the answer I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 No, not legal. You can use iTunes and download shows, but it costs $1.99/each. CW 584407[/snapback] Quick question. Whats the difference between someone recording a season of a show on VHS tape and keeping it/burning it to DVD, versus downloading a TV show and burning it to DVD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Quick question. Whats the difference between someone recording a season of a show on VHS tape and keeping it/burning it to DVD, versus downloading a TV show and burning it to DVD? 584479[/snapback] In a word: Distribution. When you record to a VHS tape, you're doing so with the permission of the original copyright holder (well, more like with the LAW, since the copyright holders tried quahsing that in the betamax case...). When you download, you're taking control of the distribution away from the original copyright holder - they didn't give their permission for you to be able to view/download it. That's why iTunes downloads are legal -- the copyright holder gave permission (for a cut of the procedes). Obviously you CAN download shows, music, etc. But the question was whether it was legal or not. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 In a word: Distribution. When you record to a VHS tape, you're doing so with the permission of the original copyright holder (well, more like with the LAW, since the copyright holders tried quahsing that in the betamax case...). When you download, you're taking control of the distribution away from the original copyright holder - they didn't give their permission for you to be able to view/download it. That's why iTunes downloads are legal -- the copyright holder gave permission (for a cut of the procedes). Obviously you CAN download shows, music, etc. But the question was whether it was legal or not. CW 584480[/snapback] ok, if i'm understanding correctly...i can watch TV for free (after i've paid my cable bill)and tape it or convert to DVD or whatever because I watched the show directly, but its not ok to d/l because SOMEONE ELSE is distributing the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 ok, if i'm understanding correctly...i can watch TV for free (after i've paid my cable bill)and tape it or convert to DVD or whatever because I watched the show directly, but its not ok to d/l because SOMEONE ELSE is distributing the show? 584493[/snapback] Yup, that pretty much sums up the law. It's also technically illegal for you to tape a show and give it to someone else (even if it's the only copy). Go figure. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 you're all criminals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 All your answers here: Classic Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Thanks. Thats the answer I'm looking for. 584470[/snapback] Why don't you just stop beating around the bush and just ask if somebody can tell about a site where you can go and download your shows illegally for free.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraps Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Why don't you just stop beating around the bush and just ask if somebody can tell about a site where you can go and download your shows illegally for free.... 584619[/snapback] Getting to the point, I missed Lost last night and would like to see it before the next episode. I've found plenty of P2P sights that will let me download this stuff but the legality struck me a sketchy and I really don't want a call from the FBI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Getting to the point, I missed Lost last night and would like to see it before the next episode. I've found plenty of P2P sights that will let me download this stuff but the legality struck me a sketchy and I really don't want a call from the FBI. 584683[/snapback] You can download Lost episodes from iTunes. That said, downloading an episode off the net will *probably* not get you a call from the FBI. Yes, it's illegal, but if it's small potatos like that, chances are nobody will care.... ...but don't complain to me if they do. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I would like to know where to go download for free, episodes of TV programs (legal or illegal). Prefer it not be peer-to-peer. If anyone knows any wildcat/pirate sites, please post it or drop me a PM. I am not affiliated with any law enforcement agency in any way. I will not use this info in ANY negative way (for the site or the source). I just need to know for some personal reasons. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Fez did not list the newest player in the Video TV buying industry... http://video.google.com/ They have tons of shows as well, each costing $1.99. Oh, and I'd much rather give my money to google then Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 i hear alot of people are using http://thepiratebay.org/ for their torrenting needs i haven't heard of anyone getting caught downloading tv shows, but i personally wouldn't use it myself just in case they do want to catch someone i did use http://www.torrentspy.com/ once to grab a bills game was wondering in the following days if the NFL was going to kick my ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 You can download Lost episodes from iTunes. That said, downloading an episode off the net will *probably* not get you a call from the FBI. Yes, it's illegal, but if it's small potatos like that, chances are nobody will care.... ...but don't complain to me if they do. CW 584739[/snapback] If you downloaded thousands of shows, I would expect that they might pay you a visit. Doing it once I don't think they would care. Also, they would be going after the people/ person who put it out there. They are the ones distributing it, not the person downloading. The law might say both people are doing something illegal, but realistically they are probably interested in bigger fish than some guy who missed lost one week. THIS MESSAGE IN NO WAY SAYS IT ALLRIGHT TO DO IT THOUGH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Ask stevestojan what happened when he dl'ed Seinfeld episodes from Kazaa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraps Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 You can download Lost episodes from iTunes. That said, downloading an episode off the net will *probably* not get you a call from the FBI. Yes, it's illegal, but if it's small potatos like that, chances are nobody will care.... ...but don't complain to me if they do. CW 584739[/snapback] One of the issues I have with the P2P process is that I'm a bit concerned I might end up creating some vulnerability in my computer. I'm rather confident that won't happen with i-tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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