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You are right. If I distribute copyright infringing content on a USB stick and sell it, I can look forward to an FBI investigation, 5 years in prison, and a fi
by georgia_peach 5y ago
You are right. If I distribute copyright infringing content on a USB stick and sell it, I can look forward to an FBI investigation, 5 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. If I write an algorithm to do the exact same thing over the internet, and monetize it with ads and subscriptions, I'm in the clear--as long as I can afford a staff of wagies to play copyright whack-a-mole in a somewhat timely manner.
- ipaddr 5y agoPeople sell USB sticks in flea markets all the time. Your risk of a 250,000 fine would match your profile (are you making 100,000?) You are more likely to get the fbi over the internet.
- georgia_peach 5y agoInvestigation? Maybe. Punishment? Definitely not. As long as my financial benefit isn't "directly attributable," and my takedown procedure is "expeditious," DMCA has me covered! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_Copyright_Infringement_Liability_Limitation_Act#Safe_harbor_provision_for_online_storage_-_%C2%A7_512(c) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_Copyright_Infringement_...