I'm sure everyone has heard of illegal downloading. It is where individuals download stuff such as, music, television episodes, movies, software or even computer programmes without permission of the person who the copyright belongs to.When you do not get permission this is classed as illegal and is a criminal offence if you get caught.
I personally, have illegally downloaded on many occasions. I have movies, software, games and music.I did feel guilty about doing this but at the same time I thought better than wasting my money on it.
There are many reasons why people illegally download such as, its easier, it saves money and because it is available 24/7 where as if you brought it from a shop it takes effort, is more expensive and sometimes is not available.
Illegally downloading can be seen as immoral within society as it is technically a form of stealing. It also effect the economy' as 'every illegal download counts as a lost sale this websitehttp://http//www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2009/jun/09/games-dvd-music-downloads-piracy points out. I agree with this statement that it does effect our economy however I feel that because of the current climate our society is in now( recession) these are the measures individuals have to take in order to have some form of entertainment in their lives. Some individuals even go to the extent of selling illegally downloads making profit off their sales for them selves- this I feel is wrong because they are making profit of of the sales where as if you download it its for you consumption only and you do not have to pay for it. If a person sells the illegally downloaded stuff then they are basically scamming money off the person they sell it to.
If an individual is caught illegally downloading there could be server punishments, such as imprisonment and fines. I do and do not agree with this statement because I Don't think people should be punished for wanting entertainment in there lives, however, as it is a form of steeling and this is immoral behaviour i do not think this should be tolerated and an individual should be punished -if caught!http://http//www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/illegal-downloading-what-happens-if-youre-caught-1736013.html
In conclusion, I think there should be stricter controls and implications for people who sell illegally download items. While I think it is okay to download these item as I don not think it is that bad for your own consumption, however, in a way I do think it is wrong as it constitutes as stealing, while is one of the worst types of behaviours someone can have in my opinion.What do you all think?
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