On Thu, 04 Dec 2003 19:16:38 +0900, Michael Cash
<mikecash@sunfield.ne.jp> wrote:

>>I found this article
>>http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8603&foo=Winny%20P2P%20users%20are%20arrested%20in%20Japan%20developers%20home%20raided%2012--03
>>I thought I was safe over here (Japan).
>>Has anyone read anything about this yet?
>>
>>What are the laws regarding this stuff?
>
>It isn't all that hard to understand. Swapping copyrighted material is
>illegal.

But lemme tell 'ya, swapping movies is the ultimate sin.  There's more
money at stake.  Since they can't go after the encrypted comms of the
users, they thought they'd take out the head of the hydra by arresting
the developer.

>The cops present a judge with evidence that a crime has been
>committed and point out that some evidence (the computer) is contained
>within the suspect's home. The judge issues a search warrant.

Then I'm guilty as fuck.  But not exactly looking over my internet
shoulder.  Nor should you.  Don't turn yourself in or anything.

-osgo
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