| "There's a reason why the world should work this way. I can use a wide array of objects as a lock pick (i.e. a banana). To prosecute me for walking down the street with any of these objects (including actual lock picks) is just ludicrous. Hence why the law says that I actually have to demonstrate the intention to use a tool to steal something in order for it to be a crime. And in any case, the took maker is usually never liable." Your examples are ridiculous. Here is an example from TPB: http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5666626/Adobe_Photoshop_CS5_... it's for photoshop CS5. The readme, which is on the website, clearly states what it is. There is no confusion. You aren't getting a demo or a trial. TPB is also not like google because they also run many of the trackers used to download these files. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_tracker "Hence why the law says that I actually have to demonstrate the intention to use a tool to steal something in order for it to be a crime. And in any case, the took maker is usually never liable." If you sell knives, you won't be prosecuted for murder. However, if you have a website detailing exactly how to kill someone, their schedule, and sell knives along with this guide, you probably will be held liable. "It's an impossible task to go after the tool makers, so just go after the criminals." It's not impossible to go after the tool makers. By going after TPB, they can potentially stop millions of downloads per day in one shot. |