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RE: Is this legal/illegal? - zenith - 01-24-2017
(01-24-2017, 08:07 PM)sleaze Wrote:(01-24-2017, 07:48 PM)Zenith Wrote:(01-24-2017, 07:18 PM)sleaze Wrote: i'm no law expert, but this is like saying that since i made a torrent of someone's copyrighted music it's now public domain. but then again the definition of public domain may change based on the country.
It's the opposite of that.
You saying that in regards to databases would make it legal to publicly post them. Because "since they are public, they can be featured by anybody."
Not the case.
yes, if i did, but that's not what i said i used it as a comparison to what he said. of course if i bought an album and shared it freely it doesn't make it legal.
Oh alright. I thought you were trying to argue me and not him lol. I got you.
RE: Is this legal/illegal? - FurryRock - 01-24-2017
Depends on which are on which you live in, and also wether or not your website's host allows it. But as far as in the United States it is illegal, not sure if anything would actually happen.
RE: Is this legal/illegal? - Bish0pQ - 01-24-2017
I doubt you'll get in trouble for 1 or 2 databases. Sites like publicdb.host are still online as well and provide a ton of public databases. That does NOT mean it's legal though. Check your countries laws to make sure it isn't illegal.
RE: Is this legal/illegal? - FreightTrain - 01-25-2017
Alright thanks for the info guys. I doubt I'll mess with it then.
RE: Is this legal/illegal? - Pirate - 01-26-2017
There are hosts that allow it and some that dont