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Now now I know you might have your panties in a bunch when you saw the title of this thread, but hear me out.

This site doesn't support filesharing because it is illegal in the United States of America. However, it is legal in Canada, and some other places such as Australia and Europe.

So, why is it that because some of our American friends cannot share files, that the rest of the world cannot discuss it here? Isn't that taking away a great topic to discuss and more importantly free speech away from TrancEaddict?

I might understand if you said that we couldn't post links to full songs or albums, but to go as far as saying that we cannot say the word Kazaa or mIRC in the same sentence as MP3s is just stupid.

Voice your opinion below without closing this thread. I know its tempting but let us discuss without closing the thread.

Thanks.

Maccez.

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Hi, for all those new to tranceaddict.com forums here is some information you need to know about asking for mp3's and where to get them. Tranceaddict does not support filesharing! so please do not make any threads asking where to get them or how to get them or else i shall leave you to the mercy of the TA massive and they shall take it upon themselves to flame you whenever they can. your name will go down in the TA archives so that you will be remebered and when people meet you in real life, they shall know who to urinate on and then brand you as a leecher who has no concern for the artists that make the tunes we all listen to Let this be a warning to you

maby we should tell artists you email address, and that you are shareing their tracks?

yes filesharign is leagal, but NOT filesharing of illeagal files (i.e. copywrighted music) TA could be closed down if it encourages filesharing, hence no mentioning it.

This IS NOT a music discussion thread, it should be in the chillout room or something. Stop clogging up the forum with this crap thanks.

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should be in the chillout room or something.

it shouldnt be on ta...

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Originally posted by Nell yes filesharign is leagal, but NOT filesharing of illeagal files (i.e. copywrighted music) TA could be closed down if it encourages filesharing, hence no mentioning it.

that pretty much sums it up

REVOLUTION I say....

i fileshare like crazy tell the RIAA go to hell


P.S. i still buy compilations and artist albums...

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Originally posted by Nell yes filesharign is leagal, but NOT filesharing of illeagal files (i.e. copywrighted music) TA could be closed down if it encourages filesharing, hence no mentioning it. This IS NOT a music discussion thread, it should be in the chillout room or something. Stop clogging up the forum with this crap thanks.

That's actually not true. The file-sharing of music, movies, and software is legal in some places such as Canada.

LOL nice sig Wicked Neo. We know your take on all of this.

ban!, ban!, ban!

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Originally posted by Maccez That's actually not true. The file-sharing of music, movies, and software is legal in some places such as Canada.

nope. biggest pile of bullshit i've ever heard. Even if it was true, most EDM is made in europe and therefore the copyrights still apply. Our EDM artists could still sue YOU for downloading their music, no matter where you are in the world. But anyway i know your wrong as there was a massive case with bryan adams and downloading in canada not so long ago.

But do people not download out of principle, or because they don't have the means/knowhow?

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Originally posted by Nell nope. biggest pile of bullshit i've ever heard. Even if it was true, most EDM is made in europe and therefore the copyrights still apply. Our EDM artists could still sue YOU for downloading their music, no matter where you are in the world. But anyway i know your wrong as there was a massive case with bryan adams and downloading in canada not so long ago.

Maybe you're not familiar with the happenings here, but there was a court hearing dealing with the filesharing of music and the ruling was that it is not illegal.

Now with that said, it doesn't mean that I support the sharing of music, but imagine this scenario: You want to buy an album of your fav artist, but first you want to get the idea how the album sounds, and with no sampelers on the net, your next source is a P2P. So you download a couple of tracks for reference how the album sounds, and if you like it you go to your local music store and purchase the album. If you didn't like the samples from the P2P then you don't get the album and you're happy you didn't.

This thread isn't meant to start flame-wars but to simply bring out some good discussion. If you cannot keep your cool while discussing this then don't post anything.

http://news.click-now.net/april/01_...sharing%20legal!.htm

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/03/3...oad_court040331

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Originally posted by Maccez Maybe you're not familiar with the happenings here, but there was a court hearing dealing with the filesharing of music and the ruling was that it is not illegal.

And maybe you are not aware of what happens on this site.

filesharing is not supported regardless of the law in your country.

This is a multinational site catering for multinational people.

we also have to make sure this site is as legal as possible as this site is veiwed in coutries where file sharing is not legal

neo hes not gonna listen...


The Copyright Board of Canada has deemed downloads from peer-to-peer networks legal in Canada. However, much like in other countries, uploading files is still considered illegal. So as long as you're not sharing any copyrighted material, you can use P2P networks in Canada with a clear conscience.

Claude Majeau, the secretary general of the Copyright Board said regarding P2P downloads: "As far as computer hard drives are concerned, we say that for the time being, it is still legal."

Canadian Recording Industry Association doesn't agree with Copyright Board's views. "Our position is that under Canadian law, downloading is also prohibited," said Richard Pfohl, general counsel for the association. "This is the opinion of the Copyright Board, but Canadian courts will decide this issue."

The Copyright Board also decided to impose surcharge on hard drive -based music players, such as Apple iPod. MP3 players with up to 10GB of hard drive capacity will have a $15 government fee added to their price, while larger devices will carry a hefty $25 fee. Players with less than 1GB of memory will get away with $2. The charges put MP3 players to the same category with blank audio tapes and CDs. The money collected will go to a fund, from which artists are compensated for losses caused by consumers' personal copying.


meaning it is illegal, to upload media to the net...

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Originally posted by Wicked Neo And maybe you are not aware of what happens on this site. filesharing is not supported regardless of the law in your country. This is a multinational site catering for multinational people. we also have to make sure this site is as legal as possible as this site is veiwed in coutries where file sharing is not legal

Take it easy on the font abuse, everyone can see your opinions.

Here are a few nice reads:

http://www.mp3isnotacrime.org/archives/000399.php
http://techcentralstation.com/081803C.html

Now before you attacked me you should've done some reading. Its sad how some of you jump on other users for not agreeing with you. Sad indeed.

obviousely you just didnt read my post...IT IS ILLEGAL TO UPLOAD MP3's...

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Originally posted by sandstorm03 obviousely you just didnt read my post...IT IS ILLEGAL TO UPLOAD MP3's...

You are wrong again. It was illegal to upload. Not anymore, on April 2, 2004:

A Canadian judge has dealt a blow to the global record industry's anti-piracy campaign by declaring that sharing music over the internet is not illegal.

Justice Konrad von Finckenstein has refused the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) a court order to force five Canadian internet service providers to reveal the names, phone numbers and addresses of 29 file-sharers the CRIA believed were infringing copyright.

In his ruling, von Finckenstein compared the actions the file sharers to the presence of a photocopy machine in a library. "I cannot see a real difference between a library that places a photocopy machine in a room full of copyrighted material and a computer user that places a personal copy on a shared directory linked to a P2P service," he stated.

U cant get a lawsuite if you a re just Uploading DJ Sets....

am i right???

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Originally posted by Anno Domino U cant get a lawsuite if you a re just Uploading DJ Sets.... am i right???

You can share (download/upload) it here in Canada legally. LOL did you know its also legal to smoke pot up here?

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Originally posted by Maccez Now before you attacked me you should've done some reading. Its sad how some of you jump on other users for not agreeing with you. Sad indeed.

If you don't like the rules, no one is forcing you to stay here...

DJ sets are equally illegal in the UK, go to the anjunabeats main discussion board where the management are about to take action against djmixes2k or whatever its called. If the sets contain copyrighted music that is put up for free distribution, it's illegal.


anyway, your missing the point maccez - as neo stated, THIS SITE (TRANCEADDICT.COM) has it as a ground rule not to discuss p2p of music here. So either follow the TA rules or go elsewhere.

its better we have these rules for one reason: Better safe than sorry! No-one wants to see TA closed down because of a topic we can easily avoid.

although i would have a good laugh...

and all the people on this site who keep saying ta does not support or condone filesharing and that bullshit will jump of cliffs!!!!!!!!

wtf did u just say?

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