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Originally Posted by gideongallery
if i download a tv show i paid for i am not breaking the law (because of fair use)
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The problem is usually that when you download it you share it hence you serve it to people who may not have paid for this tv show.
That's distribution of copyrighted material. Buying a TV show doesn't give you the right to share it.
With that said, I haven't checked the actual lawsuits so I can't say what they're suing for. I think it's a great way to get things under control and it will help serve as a warning
If you can make some money misleading a couple of thieves then why not ? The market wouldn't exist without them so it will regulate itself as things get cleaned up
