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by masfuerte 356 days ago
> Copyright law only restricts commercial activity

So torrenting movies is legal?

2 comments

No, you are still reproducing a copyrighted work. It is a violation for torrents and t shirts. Commercial copyright holders tend to go after those that distribute or enable large scale infringement in some way. It most certainly restricts individuals from reproducing copyrighted works on a one off basis.
Torrenting is risky because of seeding. You get in trouble for distribution more than possession.
Why torrent at all? Just find a friend that torrents, and bring a USB stick to their place. Remember kids, fly low and avoid the radar
VPN is helpful, though I learned recently you've got to pick a VPN that allows you to open a port, or you're stuck behind NAT.