I know downloading copyrighted work for free is illegal, but how high are the chances of getting caught downloading software on specifically rapidshare?
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they have monthly random checks for most of those files, by the gov’t and if they monitor that your computer accessed this imformation, they can retrieve your ip address, and find out where you live, and bust you, jsut becarefull and dont be cuaght during that time of the month.
Extremely slim. I’ve downloaded music for over a decade now through various sites…
The thing you have to keep in mind is that EVERYONE is downloading copywritten stuff.
So long as you download under a few hundred a year, I am sure you will be safe.
Not very likely unless you are downloading many gigabytes regularly
well if your the downloader not very high.
im not sure about the uploader.
slim to none
no cares if your pirating
Depends on how slow your ISP is. I got caught download some porno and my ISP charged me 40 USD for it the next day. I wouldn’t do it if I was you.
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skim but depends on volume and the regularity of the downloading. same thing with torrents and other stuff of that nature.
they have monthly random checks for most of those files, by the gov’t and if they monitor that your computer accessed this imformation, they can retrieve your ip address, and find out where you live, and bust you, jsut becarefull and dont be cuaght during that time of the month.
If it’s illegal, WHY on Earth are you doing it?
Whether or not there’s a high risk, I would be EXTREMELY disappointed with myself for even considering it. Don’t do it! You’ll end up regretting it whether or not the police get to you.
Now that you’ve officially logged this question on Answers which can be tracked back to your IP address, your chances have been greatly increased.
Would you rob a bank? Shoplift? Rob a convenience Store?
Just because it’s on the internet does not make if “free”.
Morals, ethics, integrity should always be a part of your life and life’s decisions.