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geminian68

19-03-2012 02:11

Can You Be Sued For Simply Watching An Illegal Video Stream?

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Every single day millions of people watch video streams on the Internet, but while some streaming services provide authorized material, itâ€™s inevitable that others will offer illegal content too. So, when people click then watch a stream of unauthorized material online, are they committing an offense? According to an intriguing announcement this week, some illicit stream viewers may be about to find out.

http://torrentfreak.com/can-you-be-s...stream-120317/

STONEISLAND

19-03-2012 08:50

Re: Can You Be Sued For Simply Watching An Illegal Video Stream?

Good I hate having to pay when people watch for free!!

chrisjones

19-03-2012 13:02

Re: Can You Be Sued For Simply Watching An Illegal Video Stream?

With the UFC being an American based production, I would imgine these threats are being aimed at U.S 'viewers'.
I've heard it said that watching a stream is legal, it's the people supplying the stream that are breaking the law. If I were to go to a mates house and, for example, let's say he had a hacked set-top box, would I be breaking the law for watching the TV feed!? I doubt it, would he, yes clearly.

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