Anyone who sells, acquires, copies or
distributes copyrighted materials without permission is
called a pirate. Downloading a movie without paying for it
is no different than walking into a store and stealing a DVD
off the shelf. Motion Picture Piracy is committed in many
ways, including via the Internet through downloadable files,
selling pirated DVDs on the street or capturing and
redistributing live broadcasts or performances without a
license on the Internet. Downloading movies and music
without the authorization of copyright holders is a growing
international problem that presents serious challenges for
the movie industry and has serious legal consequences.
People often download movies on the
Internet because they believe they are anonymous and will
not be held responsible for their actions. They are wrong.
The illegal downloading and swapping of movie files is a
serious crime. Pirates and their affiliates can and will be
tracked for engaging in Internet piracy.
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