are warez sites illegal?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by syedhussain, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. #1
    are warez sites that just post rapidshare links in forums illegal?

    basically a forums site that has warez links in them
    no downloading on the site though.
     
    syedhussain, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  2. vagrant

    vagrant Peon

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    #2
    That's like asking "if i tell someone how to steal a police car will they nick me as long as it is not me who steals it? "
     
    vagrant, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  3. enhu

    enhu Well-Known Member

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    yes it is illegal. even if you don't store files as long as there are links in your site/forum.

    borat. :D
     
    enhu, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  4. ChrisMiller

    ChrisMiller Prominent Member

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    Depends what country your in I would do some research if I were you before Opening 1.
     
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  5. syedhussain

    syedhussain Peon

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    if i hide all the links and make it a pay site do you think it would be harder to catch?
     
    syedhussain, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  6. fataloffshore

    fataloffshore Peon

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    I don't think you will get lot of members if you make ask your member to pay in order to join your forum

    What i suggest you , find an offshore hosting ( Netherlands , China... ) and host your warez forum there.
     
    fataloffshore, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  7. ElitePrime

    ElitePrime Active Member

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    #7
    Is it illegal to download warez then? Yes I know stupid question probably is, but just wanna to be sure. I mean, so many people do it, especially from lime wire, is that illegal, if it is why is lime wire still up and running?
     
    ElitePrime, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  8. Mollaie

    Mollaie Active Member

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    #8
    check your local laws and regulations
     
    Mollaie, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  9. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Generally, if a word has a "Z" in place of an "S", it is illegal.
     
    Phynder, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  10. Rian

    Rian Well-Known Member

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    Hi

    Warez related websites are not illegal all over the world. Certain countries may not recognize copyright laws and in these countries you are free to deal in warez.

    In certain countries, such as South Africa, there are copyright laws, but they are the least of your problems. In South Africa, if you run a warez forum, even not hosting the files, you can be charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, which may end you up in jail for at least 3 years.

    Like mentioned above, check your local laws.
     
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    TheSyndicate Prominent Member

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    yes it is illegal. even if you don't store files as long as there are links in your site/forum.

    Well then should Google be spakned real good
     
    TheSyndicate, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  12. Sahil72

    Sahil72 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, it would be better to check your local laws and regulations first, before starting a warez forum.
     
    Sahil72, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  13. !!!!!What!!!!!

    !!!!!What!!!!! Banned

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    #13
    They are absolutely illegal as they promote copywrite infringement.
     
    !!!!!What!!!!!, Jul 19, 2009 IP
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    Depends on how your local law enforcement deals with such cases.
     
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    Illegal because of international law. There are international copyright regulations not just your local ones.
     
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  16. hmansfield

    hmansfield Guest

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    #16
    No. Promoting theft is still the same, it doesn't matter what kind of paint job you throw on it
    Yes. It's still illegal to steal other people property and use it when you didn't pay for it. If you see a box of electronics fall off of a truck, is it O.K. to take anything you want out of the box ?
    If you think it is, then nothing we say will make you understand or change your mind. If you know it to still be theft, then apply that to the web.
    Just because technology makes it easy, doesn't mean the law has changed.

    It's not that it's not illegal, it's just that some countries don't give a crap about the rights of others and in many cases thrive from bootlegging and piracy.

    If you live in one of those countries, by all means, continue to be a part of the problem, but God help you if you actually create something of your own...someone will probably link to it and give it away for free.
     
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  17. bpled

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    Yes it's against the rapidshare tos , and you cant use adsense.
     
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  18. intruder

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    #18
    Warez is surely illegal, if you want to run a site. just host it offshore. and thats it. you wont get caught.
     
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    cipals15 Well-Known Member

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    #19
    It is illegal in some countries. Its legal in some. So better, read rules and regulations pertaining to internet activities in your country.

    As far as i know, my country doesn't have a law about internet piracy. Wee.. I'm happy.. But i think other piracy laws do cover the internet also in an indirect way.
     
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  20. menababu

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    #20
    yes it is illegal to share & download.It is like robbing bank even if you plan you are guilty
     
    menababu, Jul 22, 2009 IP