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What is this BitTorrent? I know it is a program allowing you to d/l lots of stuff but is it leagal? How does it work? And is it a virus or summit? Would you recomend any other better prog than this? Thanks!

Donkano · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:30 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

It is ILLEGAL.

Can't figure it out, don't bother. (reminds me of this 1 stupid criminal story where he broke into the house at night and his cell-phone rang and woke everyone up)

The program itself probably isn't, but the files it downlaods can be.

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O I C, like I wanted to download Grand Theft auto san andreas for my own use will is it illegal? I downloaded the prog from here:
http://thepiratebay.org/howdoidownload.php
And how do the people catch you?

Donkano · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:34 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

For any use it is illegal.

Also, why would anyone need you catch you for anything, you just confessed.

Solo Ace · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:38 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

The software isn't illegal, but yeah, the way you could be using it can quickly become illegal.

Don't try to download GTA SA, buy it.

He said he downloaded the client, he didn't say he downloaded GTA SA.

1stStrike · Cute like a kitty Joined: Dec 28 2002 Posts: 427 Offline

DonKano, you are incredibly ignorant.

Bittorrent is 100% legal. Many companies around the world use it to distribute their software. Using a peer 2 peer network vastly saves on bandwidth costs.

Even if you pirate using bittorrent that still doesn't make bittorrent illegal to use. The only thing that is illegal is the downloading and sharing of pirated music, software, applications, etc. It doesn't matter whether you use a peer 2 peer network or download it directly.

I am not saying it's OK to pirate. I'm simply informing you so you won't go around spreading ignorance.

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Why not download gta?

Purge · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 6:28 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Mr Ekted · Movie Geek Gender: Joined: Feb 09 2004 Posts: 1379 Offline

They catch you because of the way BT works. When you are "downloading" something, you are actually grabbing tiny pieces of the files from many "people" at the same time, and sending the tiny pieces of the file that you already have to others that need those pieces. So anyone working for the RIAA/MPAA/etc who is "sharing" these files as well, can log your IP address and the time (because they are directly connected to you). In the US, the time and IP is sufficient to file a John Doe law suit. The ISP hosting that IP is required to divulge the user of that account. It's all pretty much bullshit, but if you have money you get the "justice" you want.
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Quan Chi2 · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:07 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I never heard of anyone being caught for downloading a torrent..but thats just me.. Also, Purge, when is the last time you've been to Toys R' Us? It should be from around 20 - 40 bucks in Toys R' Us.. EB Games sells games real cheap.. I got Madden 2k5 recently for only 17 bucks + tax which made it about 19.50.. Why play GTA SA on the computer.. that would be such a waste of memory and time on your part.. Buy the game if it is multi-platform.

I don't really like torrents because it takes alot of resources to download them.. Your average ping would go from like 10 - 500 when you're downloading a large torrent like a game..

Mr Ekted · Movie Geek Gender: Joined: Feb 09 2004 Posts: 1379 Offline

The RIAA has filed suit against over 14,000 people so far. Most have settled out of court for a few thousand dollars rather than risk having to pay 10's or 100's of thousands if they lose.

Purge · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:05 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Assassin2684 · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:14 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Man toys r' us is the best place to buy toys. Also they sell system games there.

Purge · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:52 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Why would I buy toys?

1stStrike · Cute like a kitty Joined: Dec 28 2002 Posts: 427 Offline

Because you're a minor. Aww, look at the little Purgey! Goo goo gah! Goo goo goo gah gah!

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Obviously I don't know where you are all from, but in certain countries downloading for your personal use is perfectly legal.

Mr Ekted · Movie Geek Gender: Joined: Feb 09 2004 Posts: 1379 Offline

Cyan~Fire · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 10:52 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Ekted, you sound awfully spiteful towards people who want to be paid for their work. The fact that the RIAA is retardedly greedy and powerful doesn't give you the moral right to steal music.
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Donkano · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 11:10 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Quan Chi2 · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:28 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I still buy toys and im 15.. Theres nothing wrong with a little fun sometimes with gadgets.. I still buy things like beyblades, little robots, action figures(sometimes) etc.. I hope to buy a Beda(Beada)mon soon so I can battle my friends in Queens. Mind you, this doesn't make you a geek. Or does it.. nvm.. Well im not a geek.. or am i.. nvm.. You should know what I mean.. I collected 474 Yugioh Cards over a period of 2 years. I didnt eat lunch for 2 years, just to get a pack almost every day. I wouldnt do this now. THAT was an example of childish, Purge!

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Solo Ace · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:38 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I usually buy "toys" like laptops (well, a little less than the others), pda's, hard drives, digital cameras and other fancy stuff next to clothes and food, but yeah, yugioh cards are much cooler.
Your crap isn't anything close to gadgets, those are really stupid toys.
Act your age already.

Purge, it's fine to have toys, just make sure you don't get stuff Quan has.

Donkano · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:40 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

newb · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:47 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Action figures? Sad.
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