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Online infringement of copyrighted music can be punished by up to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to 6 years. Individuals also may be held civilly liable, regardless of whether the activity is for profit, for actual damages or lost profits, or for statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed copyright.
THIS IS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU!!!!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoCreators, including authors and related right owners, as illegitimate sales hamper their main source of income derived from the royalties produced by legitimate sales.
Workers in all cultural industries, as piracy replace the output of legitimate products and employment.
The State, since pirates always pursue their activities, at least partially, on the margins of the established system, and therefore no taxes are ever collected to be reinvested into cultural development.
There are many possible consequences of piracy. This is a very bad crime punishable by fines and possible prison time.
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∙ 11y agoIt means people are not buying their records. They are getting them copied. So maybe not a lot, but a good 25%
People erroneously think that all artists make millions. When 80% of the music industry today is made up by independent artists, this is no longer the case. Every download an artist gets means they can pay rent, feed their children and make a living. Making music costs money. Albums costs many thousands of dollars to create. Artists employ other artists, engineers, photographers, assistants, Accountants, and so on. All these people need to get paid. When the music is pirated, there is no return on the investment it took for that album to be created. When money stops coming in to pay for it, the artist no longer sees that they can continue making music. Ultimately, the people who loved that artist and stole the artists music end up with no music at all. Everyone loses.
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∙ 12y ago1) it's illegal
2) it shares your files with the website, thus how they gain their music library, so others get your music too, but it's also easier to hack into your computer/get viruses.
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∙ 10y agoThe consequences of movie piracy varies depending on country. Some European countries do not care about movie piracy at all, while the United States will usually charge the culprit a fine. The economic consequences of movie piracy are loss of income to the movie companies, and the decline in jobs because of this.
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∙ 16y agoum yea it would suck to get caught using piracy...just DONT DO IT!
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∙ 14y agoSuck Your Mom BattyBoy!
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Who does music piracy harm?
The musicians who are trying to make a living off the royalties from their music, and the distributors who market the music for them. Music piracy is no different than any other kind of theft.
How much music piracy is there?
As much as there are people in the world with computers and internet connection who don't like the high prices of music. There is about 879 music piracy. Give or take.
What is the statute of limitations on music piracy if the music collection is kept?
There are actually two statutes of limitations for music piracy. One is the civil statute of limitations, which is how long you can be sued by the music company, which is 3 years. The other is the criminal statute of limitations, which is how long you can face criminal prosecution for the crime of music piracy (copyright infringement), which is 5 years. These two statutes of limitation are found in 17 USC §507. Note that the fact that you kept the music collection is irrelevant. Courts have ruled that piracy is not a "continuing tort;" what this means is that the statute of limitations starts at the time you commit the theft. Therefore, you can be sued for 3 years or prosecuted for 5 years after you have stolen music, even if you HAD deleted the music.
What is software and music piracy?
It is when a program or music is taken and used without buying it first. The creator of that music or software does not get the money for their work. It is stealing software or music.
How can the piracy of music files be prevented?
it can't - just ask FORMER managers of CD shops
Is Music Piracy Stealing?
yes
Is music piracy illegal?
yes! :(
Who does music piracy harm?
The musicians who are trying to make a living off the royalties from their music, and the distributors who market the music for them. Music piracy is no different than any other kind of theft.
How much music piracy is there?
As much as there are people in the world with computers and internet connection who don't like the high prices of music. There is about 879 music piracy. Give or take.
Consequences of music piracy?
omg i dont no
What are the advantages and disadvantages of piracy?
The main advantages of software piracy are the fact that it is inexpensive, in many cases there is no cost at all, you can get it for free, another advantage is that it is easy to find. The big disadvantage of software piracy is that it is illegal.
Why do people do it Software and Music Piracy?
To get free softwares and music, dude, it's simple!
Does piracy only affect signed bands?
no as piracy gives away music for free, the music companies have less profit, meaning the companies are willing to sign less acts.
What does cyber piracy mean?
Cyber Piracy means that someone illegaly copying cpyright music, videos etc of the internet.
What are three consequences of music piracy?
jail,jail,jail
Are there any films about the issue of piracy illegal downloading?
Yes there are many issues about piracy of music and movies. Napster and LimeWire were shut down.
What does it mean fighting online piracy?
Fighting online piracy is when people illegally download music, television shows, and movies. It is illegal to download certain things online without paying for it such as movies and music.
