Translation: Any copy/reproduction of this cassette is not only illegal, it is also a SIN.
We all know the legal issues that go along with the sharing of content in the web using P2P networks or torrents. Some have received letters of threats, some ISPs are getting involved messing with packages and bandwidth, and we all have watched the advertisement before a movie that put car theft and shoplifting at the same level than file-sharing (South Park has a really good episode explaining how sharing files” threats” the music industry).
I have to said that I don’t endorse any illegal activity (I don’t want any problems with the law). Nevertheless, I think that we must understand how technological advances have been always a threat for the entertainment industry, and how governments have needed to change the law to cover those issues. This lecture of Cory Doctorow explains this in such a good way that is enjoyable. Please take the time and watch it. Then, you will understand how important is for governments to keep in mind that openness is the way to go.
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I think that I ought an apology to those two people that read these lines. I will try to manage better my dissertation writing with the rest of my activities. I promise.
Tags: File sharing
