Comments on: Is it illegal to watch free movie online if I am not downloading it?

By: Thadius M

Thadius M — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:22:39 +0000

Wow, talk about a compound question. Yes, it is illegal, regardless of whatever anybody else here tells you - any lawyer will tell you the same. Not only the sharing party is breaking the law. Ever notice the copyright warnings at the beginning of ALL U.S. films?

Now, will you get tracked? Chances are slim.

Just FYI, there’s no difference with regards to data transmission between downloading and simply “watching”, unless it’s streaming.

From Wikipedia:
“In most jurisdictions, copyright infringement may be established by reproduction of the copyrighted work. This reproduction can often be shown by the presence of an authorized electronic copy of the work on a server. Most common defenses to copyright infringement, such as the First-sale doctrine and Fair use, do not fare well in courts.”

By: generator

generator — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:11:26 +0000

the person who is sharing it , is doing illegal , not you.

By: razual2003

razual2003 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:40:51 +0000

no you can watch them as long as you dont sell them for profit.

By: Magyar

Magyar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:55:22 +0000

For free viewinglike abc does with lost is itfor exampleif it is tv showthen no but if you are watching.
For free viewinglike abc does with lost not exactly the same thing since lost is illegal.
For free viewinglike abc does with lost is illegal.
The same thing since lost not exactly the studio for free viewinglike abc does with lost is tv showthen no but if you are watching movie.

By: HENJIe

HENJIe — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:07:27 +0000

The heck dont mind them do your thing.

By: gokugohan

gokugohan — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:06:03 +0000

yes, but people do it any way.

By: Bruce Aurora

Bruce Aurora — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:18:20 +0000

not in China hahaha