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First Swede Prosecuted For File Sharing
praps writes "The Local reports that a 27-year old man who allowed people to download a film from his PC has become the first Swede to be charged with illegal file sharing, after a tip-off from the country's notorious Anti-Piracy Bureau. It's a critical test case, as prosecutors say that anything less than a prison sentence would make future prosecutions unlikely." From the article: "The case was brought after a tip off from Antipiratbyrån (APB), a lobby organization set up by the media industry to combat illegal downloading in Sweden. Since the man was reported APB has found itself in hot water, with an Internet company accusing the organization itself of illegally downloading films and games.
Oh, yes, I'm a pirate. I be sailin' the seven seas with me crew of scurvy seadogs and lookin' for plunder, me hearty!
Seriously, has it ever occured to you that it's possible to just *look* at a website? I'm not sure whether your post is flamebait or just outright stupid, but in either case (to stay within the "pirate" theme), you're not exactly the brightest gold in the chest, are you?
quidquid latine dictum sit altum videtur.
It is still a question if that's "stealing"
if someone CAN get something for FREE when they are expected by the PRODUCERS to PAY for it and they don't, then yes it's STEALING. It's cheating. it's hurting the honest law abiding citizens who DO pay. The material wasn't produced for free, why should people get to obtain and enjoy it for free?
You and your ilk are just part of a long tradition of trying to water down property rights little by little. Unless everybody suddenly becomes good and honest and don't fall to temptation to steal when nobody is looking when they are supposed to contribute something, (i.e., using the Internet) then enforcement of payment will continute unabated.
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A man named Linus Torvalds in Helsinki has become the first Swede to be charged with illegally sharing files via the Internet. But prosecutors say that unless the case results in a prison sentence, other cases of web piracy might never get to court.
The 27-year old at the centre of the case is accused of having the film Revolution OS on his computer, which he allowed others to download. If convicted, he could face up to two years imprisonment.
Which is why I asked. Now answer the question asshole.
You simply revamp the violent crimes vs movie sharing which proved far too much contrast to make any sort of valid point.
How about repeated drunk driving offenses? Victimless drug crimes? Crimes against businesses, arson, the list of non-violent crimes goes on although arson is admittedly violent to a degree.
Which of these warrant a jail sentence. You logic is flawed at best and insulting at worst. By your logic I should be able to steal millions from any big business and not ever face jail time. I should be able to plunder investment firms and get slapped on the wrist, I should be able to shoplift without being reprimanded when caught.
Really, where do you draw the line? You are treading a slippery slope.
If this guy does not go to jail it is basically like the courts giving permission to steal movies and music.
I hope you feel the same way about Cherry OS or other GPL violators.