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Is it legal for me to download MP3’s from my computer to a file hosting service and then put them on my blog?
I want to put music on my blog for my readers to download but I don’t ewant to break any copyright laws. I know of a blog that does it and they are wildly popular. If I purchase the music then offer it for download am I breaking the law?
If you purchase the right to distribute the music, you can do it. If you purchase a CD, all you’re purchasing is the right to own a single copy – the CD.
You’re not really breaking any law you’re thinking of (violation of copyright is a civil tort) – but conspiracy to commit theft and accessory to theft come to mind. And, if you’re in the US, and 3 or more people download from your site, RICO comes into effect.
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