Tuesday, September 06, 2005

TVShows.org - Download TV Shows, Download Movies and Clips

TVShows.org - Download TV Shows, Download Movies and Clips: "By using this service, you agree to the following conditions: You may not use this service to obtain or distribute software or any other copyrighted material that you do not have the right to. Any violators must leave this site immediately. This site is meant for educational purposes only. You will find a complete online guide and proprietary file sharing software within the member's area. Plus, get access to leading free P2P software, tutorials, tools and music resources. Purchase of a Subscription is not a license to upload or download copyrighted material. We do not condone copyright infringement and urge you to respect the copyright laws of your Country."

Versus the following Google Ad:

Sponsored Links
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www.TVShows.org

Hmn. How does that work then, that 'not condoning copyright infringement'? Surely advertising that you *can* download a copyright TV show on their service is condoning infringement?

1 comment:

kim said...

Well, yes, the point I was rather making was that this is a scam site, and a copyright violation to boot. Not to mention using a trademarked name to advertise their services, hence, I'd guess, leading to confusion in the mind of the public.

In flight movies are not, in fact, a copyright violation any more than charging for a cinema ticket or a sky subscription is; airlines cut distribution deals and pay for the right to screen the movies. It's known as a captive audience deal in the trade, iirc.

The violation in terms of recording happens when you use it for anything other than the purposes of time shifting (under UK law - it might be slightly different under US law) - that is, using it to watch a show at a time that suits you.

The law around creating 'ripped' copies for personal use is still untried in a court as far as I know; when it is, there will be precedent under law for the rest of us to follow.

Basically it's the act of transfering your personal copy to another individual, or making your copy available with the express intention of allowing someone else to copy it (filesharing over a network) that will get you.

And watching a DVD on an oilrig? Still punishable by beheading, I think you'll find...