Hotlinking issues

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by kojakfilth, Jan 13, 2008.

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    Hi guys i need advice from you regarding to hotlinking.. I have this porn site and it is an automatic updating script site which pulls videos from big porn sites like pornotube and pornhub.

    There is no complaint made by them. I just wanted to know if it is legal to put embed codes at my site like this 
    <embed src="http://pornotube.com/player/v.swf?v=bT0xNTM0MTczJmFtcDtsb2NhbD1mYWxzZSZhbXA7dT0y" loop="false" quality="high" width="480" height="400" name="pornoPlayer" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /><div>Watch More Free Porn Video At <a href='http://www.porntent.com'> Free Porn Videos </a> </div>
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    So visitors can embed videos with my link attached?

    Please let me know guys... :)
     
    kojakfilth, Jan 13, 2008 IP
  2. Braunson

    Braunson Peon

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    I believe it is legal, as long as you leave the link in that code. I'm not positive nor a legal professional. But I believe so.
     
    Braunson, Jan 14, 2008 IP
  3. kojakfilth

    kojakfilth Notable Member

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    So this is completely legal? I need more advice guys.. Please place your input..
     
    kojakfilth, Jan 20, 2008 IP
  4. Dr. XYZ

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    Check the TOS on site, it might be a page with further details on this subject.

    YouTube allows doing that, it might be just the same.

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    Dr. XYZ, Jan 20, 2008 IP
  5. gpearce

    gpearce Active Member

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    YouTube allows it, but other sites won't, because you are burning through their usage allowance, and they don't actually even get the visitors. What I'd suggest is emailing them and asking, because if they don't allow it, then they could well block your site, or take some other sanction.
    -G
     
    gpearce, Jan 21, 2008 IP