Is uploading Videos and Music illegal?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by ramakazi, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I'm starting a new video/music site soon and won't be taking any videos off youtube.

    But what I want to know is can I actually do this.

    Is it illegal to let people upload music and videos they have onto my site?

    All posts will be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks
     
    ramakazi, Dec 5, 2007 IP
  2. terminator69

    terminator69 Notable Member

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    If the content is copyrighted, yes.
     
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  3. ramakazi

    ramakazi Well-Known Member

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    Like,

    Take youtube for example.

    It'll be just like that.
     
    ramakazi, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  4. godofwriting

    godofwriting Banned

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    I guess it depends on whether or not the content is copyrighted but from what I've seen a lot of webmasters have fallen head first into a lake of legal feces after investing in video upload sites...

    so I'd really advise you to consult a lawyer specializing in the internet before you actually make the million-dollar decision.
     
    godofwriting, Dec 6, 2007 IP