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Advice for filesharing business?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by anime, Jun 22, 2013.

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    Hello, I am thinking of running a file sharing business and I know if it gets to a point where it becomes huge, people will inevitably begin to upload questionable material.

    If I make it 100% private, unindexed, and inaccessible by those without access rights, are the chances of being legally charged with a criminal offense reduced? Or will it not matter.
     
    anime, Jun 22, 2013 IP
  2. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    The "complainant" can make your life incredibly uncomfortable for a very long time and make you waste a lot of money on lawyers before you even get to court to find out if their case will stand up to scrutiny. Are you game to take that on?

    Kim Dotcom, vile creature that he is, has given it a go and had the money and balls to pull it off and become a minor celebrity in his adopted country. I still wouldn't want to be in his shoes, his legal bill must be massive!
     
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    terrymason Well-Known Member

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    So, you're asking "if I eventually host illegal files for strangers can i get in trouble"?

    The answer is yes.

    You would have to police it constantly. Don't waste your time.
     
    terrymason, Aug 9, 2013 IP
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    XPEric Well-Known Member

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    So long as you respond to and act upon DMCA notices, I can't see anyone coming after you.
     
    XPEric, Oct 25, 2013 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Tell that to Kim Dotcom, he'll wonder why he's been spending all that money on lawyers
     
    sarahk, Oct 25, 2013 IP
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    dscurlock Prominent Member

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    "file sharing" itself is 99.9% illegal activity...
    I can not think of any legit reason to have a file sharing
    site other then for "piracy" reasons, then when they
    come after you; you are sorta like "i didnt know"
    yes you did, because that is what file sharing is about....
    If it is not yours, then it is not yours to re-distribute....
    So you are pretty much committing a crime the moment
    someone uploads a file that does not belong to them,
    or yourself, then the files are re-distributed from there....
     
    dscurlock, Oct 26, 2013 IP
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    Advice for starting a file sharing business? Don't do it.

    There are so many other businesses you can get into that make solid returns and don't have a giant bullseye on them from the authorities. One of the main problems with this type of business is that the more successful you get, the more likely you are to find immediate failure. In other words, as you get bigger, your risk increases.

    If you have the time, energy, money, resources, etc. to start a business, look elsewhere, not in a niche that is destined to get you in trouble.
     
    qlbbroker, Oct 28, 2013 IP
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    GravityBucks Greenhorn Affiliate Manager

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    I have alot of expiernce in this field. I can help you and point u in the right direction to start. Even potentially partner with you if your interested. Pm me
     
    GravityBucks, Oct 28, 2013 IP
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    Safaseo Active Member

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    Safaseo, Oct 28, 2013 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    You can bet none of my taxes are going to that git.

    On a less personal note, he's had the money to fend off the authorities and fight these lawsuits all the way along. He's had lawyers in place from the beginning and he's played a very careful, very shrewd game. While I don't like the man I think he's in a different league to most of us.
     
    sarahk, Oct 28, 2013 IP
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    qlbbroker Active Member

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    Yes, he's had the means to fight the lawsuits, and no doubt he enjoys playing the game as well. I've run across a number of people who fit that description of enjoying the game, but they are unique people (and frankly a bit unsavory).

    I find that most people don't want to be involved in lawsuits. Its much more fun to start something, see it take off, sell it, and move on (or hold on to it and enjoy a nice lifestyle).

    It still seems like a lot of work and an expensive business to run (when factoring in the lawsuits) for the relative benefits you receive.
     
    qlbbroker, Oct 29, 2013 IP
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