You may want to think twice the next time you share a link to your favorite video.

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New York man faces five years in jail for ?linking? to online videos
By David Edwards, rawstory.com

You may want to think twice the next time you share a link to your favorite video.

In a case against a New York website owner, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is claiming that merely linking to copyrighted material is a crime.

DHS, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), seized Brian McCarthy's domain, channelsurfing.net, in late January. The site has now been replaced with a government warning: "This domain has been seized by ICE - Homeland Security Investigations, Special Agent in Charge, New York Office."

"It is unlawful to reproduce copyrighted material, such as movies, music, software or games, without authorization... First-time offenders convicted of a criminal felony copyright law will face up to five years in federal prison, restitution, forfeiture and fine."

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/10/new-york-man-faces-five-years-in-jail-for-linking-to-online-videos/
 
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That guy was clearly breaking the law and he knew it. It was only a matter of time.

I can't allow links to those sites anymore either, at least I'm not taking the chance. I posted this awhile back.

Thanks for posting :0008
 
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Chadman said:
New York man faces five years in jail for ?linking? to online videos
By David Edwards, rawstory.com

You may want to think twice the next time you share a link to your favorite video.

In a case against a New York website owner, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is claiming that merely linking to copyrighted material is a crime.

DHS, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), seized Brian McCarthy's domain, channelsurfing.net, in late January. The site has now been replaced with a government warning: "This domain has been seized by ICE - Homeland Security Investigations, Special Agent in Charge, New York Office."

"It is unlawful to reproduce copyrighted material, such as movies, music, software or games, without authorization... First-time offenders convicted of a criminal felony copyright law will face up to five years in federal prison, restitution, forfeiture and fine."

More here, link to story:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/10/new-york-man-faces-five-years-in-jail-for-linking-to-online-videos/
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how you feelin`,dude?......

hope things starting to get a bit better.....
 
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"Feelin' stronger every day..." as the song goes, Wease. Really starting to feel like something again. Had the catheter out yesterday, and although experiencing the frustrating occasional leakage... :scared it's a relief to get that thing out of me. Got out Thursday night for the first time for our boys first round sectional game which they won a close one - almost too much for me. Round two game tonight, but I feel better prepared tonight. Slept through the night with no leakage, and that was a big mental thing for me - nice to know one day after no catheter and prostate that I can make it through the night with no issues. Hopefully things continue to "tighten up" with my control. Looking forward to a busy, wonderful summer. Thanks for asking.
 
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Chadman said:
"Feelin' stronger every day..." as the song goes, Wease. Really starting to feel like something again. Had the catheter out yesterday, and although experiencing the frustrating occasional leakage... :scared it's a relief to get that thing out of me. Got out Thursday night for the first time for our boys first round sectional game which they won a close one - almost too much for me. Round two game tonight, but I feel better prepared tonight. Slept through the night with no leakage, and that was a big mental thing for me - nice to know one day after no catheter and prostate that I can make it through the night with no issues. Hopefully things continue to "tighten up" with my control. Looking forward to a busy, wonderful summer. Thanks for asking.
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:toast:
 
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Chadman said:
"Feelin' stronger every day..." as the song goes, Wease. Really starting to feel like something again. Had the catheter out yesterday, and although experiencing the frustrating occasional leakage... :scared it's a relief to get that thing out of me. Got out Thursday night for the first time for our boys first round sectional game which they won a close one - almost too much for me. Round two game tonight, but I feel better prepared tonight. Slept through the night with no leakage, and that was a big mental thing for me - nice to know one day after no catheter and prostate that I can make it through the night with no issues. Hopefully things continue to "tighten up" with my control. Looking forward to a busy, wonderful summer. Thanks for asking.
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Good to hear Chad! :toast:
 
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