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My comment was to show that the argument “I’m not infringing copyright; I’m just giving directions and tools to do so, and telling them how much fun it is” does
by maxlybbert 6y ago
My comment was to show that the argument “I’m not infringing copyright; I’m just giving directions and tools to do so, and telling them how much fun it is” doesn’t work in US law.
From the Grokster summary ( https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/545/913/ https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/545/913/ ):
“One who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright, as shown by clear expression or other affirmative steps taken to foster infringement, going beyond mere distribution with knowledge of third-party action, is liable for the resulting acts of infringement by third parties using the device, regardless of the device’s lawful uses.”
- wtallis 6y ago> doesn’t work in US law. It doesn't get you out of all trouble, but it does get you out of charges of direct infringement.