That’s why i feel much more safe using Usenet.
Also, the fractured nature of usenet makes it more resilient to prosecutors to actually pinpoint anything.
Just wanted to point out that downloading is no longer a grey area since an EU ruling a couple of years ago. Streaming as well as downloading from unauthorized sources is plainly illegal - you’re right about it being very unlikely to be prosecuted for it.
The point is that you can download stuff without uploading it at the same time.
I don’t have to share copyrighted material in order to download it. That’s the big advantage.
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Exactly - should’ve mentioned that.
That’s why i feel much more safe using Usenet. Also, the fractured nature of usenet makes it more resilient to prosecutors to actually pinpoint anything.
Just wanted to point out that downloading is no longer a grey area since an EU ruling a couple of years ago. Streaming as well as downloading from unauthorized sources is plainly illegal - you’re right about it being very unlikely to be prosecuted for it.