[Grit]

This same arguement was made back in the 70's with VCR's. Right now, I have a copy of 'E.T.' on VHS form TBS. Am I the equivilent of a downloader? The industry got around this by reaping a % from black tape sales. I believe they have done this with CDR's too.

Private home recording from television that you have a right to view (broadcast, or cable you are paying for) is just fine.

[mylife]

Private home recording from television that you have a right to view (broadcast, or cable you are paying for) is just fine.

So you are trying to say that because I didnt record the program off the TV, then sought it out on the internet, downloaded it, and then purchased it I committed a crime?

[bird4four4]

Private home recording from television that you have a right to view (broadcast, or cable you are paying for) is just fine

So why wouldn't a private home recording from a website that I have the right to view not OK? What makes TV information different from web information?