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Originally posted by SPAWNmaster 1) Why would people download tracks illegally to begin with? it's not worth it, the quality isn't guaranteed and tempo's are often unstable!

Clincher for me.


Also, I like supporting the artists who worked on the music I play at least a little!

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Originally posted by Liquid Fusion I'm actually not sure if a thread has been posted about this specifically, but I have a couple of questions on the subject of Djing Illegally. I've heard many people talk about "people they know" who DJ using illegal Mp3's. I was wondering how any one DJ would every be caught using them. I mean is it obvious to know or does someone report a DJ when they are skeptical about a situation?

so, YOU are thinking about djing w/ illegal mp3's and afraid YOU might get caught... very slim chance.

like said earlier, if you're plaing unreleased dr dre tracks at the biggest clubs in the biggest cities in the united states, you might get caught...

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Originally posted by SPAWNmaster 3) How exactly would you be able to tell someone is playing illegaly obtained tracks? Whats to say, that a DJ ripped some of his vinyls and has sketchy sounding/looking tracks?

I've heard a DJ show up and play a tune that must have been originally like an 8mb MP3, turned into a WAV, and it sounded like absolute shit.

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Originally posted by Clovis Clincher for me. Also, I like supporting the artists who worked on the music I play at least a little!

+ fucking 1. Although I have always agreed with this, once I started producing it really hit me that supporting the artists is as important as supporting the music for too many reasons.

So many people put blood sweat and tears into their tracks, especially these days with well polished, complex tracks that take much longer to produce than in the early days.

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DJ in Italy hit with biggest MP3 piracy fine in Europe

February 16, 2005

An Italian DJ has been fined a record €1.4 million for using hundreds of pirate music files in a well-known local nightclub near Rome. The DJ was discovered with more than 2,000 mp3 music files suspected to be illegal downloads and 500 pirated video clips.

The fine, set by the Italian Fiscal Police of Rieti (Rome), is the biggest fine to be imposed on an individual in Europe to date for the unlawful copying and use of copyrighted music in the mp3 format (the fine is subject to administrative recourse). The DJ may be subject to further criminal sanctions.

Enzo Mazza, Director of the Italian recording industry association (FIMI), said: "We are pleased with the fine imposed by the Rieti Fiscal police. This DJ was touring clubs and making money out of the music he played - while those who had invested time, talent, hard work and money into creating the music in the first place did not get a cent. We hope this precedent will serve as a deterrent for those who are thinking of doing the same."

The operation, targeting radio stations and clubs around the region, was led by the Fiscal Police. In addition to the mp3s and music video clips found, a large quantity of audiovisual material and software were also seized.

Full story here:


http://digital-lifestyles.info/2005...or-copied-mp3s/

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Originally posted by Project-K How would you prove that they're illegal? Sure you could ask for receipts, but not everyone keeps them. You can't just assume that because they don't have them it means they got them illegally. Innocent until proven guilty, not the other way around.

That last sentence. How can you not be guilty if you can't prove you're innocent? Proving someone is guilty is easy when he or she is walking around with cdr's burnt full with music. That is illegal unless proven otherwise (receipts!)

I save all promo emails I get, and all receipts.

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If less is more think about how much more more would be. -Frasier

Last edited by Storyteller on Jun-20-2007 at 09:37

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Originally posted by Max Thomson However, if you're playing your illegally downloaded copy of the new Dr Dre album that isn't due out for another year to a crowd of 10,000 then its very possible you will be targeted.

True. I've also tried to play stuff, or even remixes of stuff before it became popular, and after. Apparently, people need to be brainwashed with advertising before they actually dance to the track.

Back to the topic, if the Riaa shows up sometimes, they gonna have a hell of a time. All my stuff is legal, or backed up, or home made. I only play in private parties. If they ring at the door, they'll stay at the door... A bit like jehovas witnesses, they always come in 3's, 2 balls and a dick, but they never get in..

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Originally posted by Storyteller That last sentence. How can you not be guilty if you can't prove you're innocent? Proving someone is guilty is easy when he or she is walking around with cdr's burnt full with music. That is illegal unless proven otherwise (receipts!) I save all promo emails I get, and all receipts.

right, illegal doesnt pass my bed room door most of the time

oot, love ur stuff dude

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If less is more think about how much more more would be. -Frasier

the only chance to get caught is when someone reports you...I dont know the legal system in US/UK but here in Czech the punishment is nothing but a fine...and I bet you can get away with that I might be wrong though...

anyway think of a normal situation:
someone reported you for a playing stolen MP3s
someone comes to check them and finds out you have 3 of your 45000 collection illegally and others are watermarked or you have receipts or whatever...
what would they say if they are atleast half-normal?
well I bet "nevermind" would be suitable...


so...first off...dont play with illegal tracks...and if you are desperate about getting a track save it as the case of last resort as someone else has said here...

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You could get caught going through customs or border control, If your laptop or ext drive has illegal software/tunes/films etc. It's really not hard for them to quickly check what's on your drives.


Yeah by the way ST, I've been a serious admirer of both your productions the way you balance prog and trance - a man after my own heart. Please keep them coming!