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"This notice is to alert NC State University students of the personal risks and legal consequences involved with unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials, including illegal peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing. Music, movies, videos, games and other files are protected by (or subject to) copyright law and are usually illegal to share through P2P applications unless direct permission through license, purchase or the copyright owner or a legal exception, such as the Fair Use doctrine (http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html), applies. While P2P file sharing software, itself, may be lawful, sharing copyrighted files without permission is not. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading even small parts of a copyrighted work without permission constitutes a copyright infringement. If you illegally download, upload, copy or distribute music recordings, movies, videos, games, photos or other copyrighted content, even unintentionally, you are at risk for civil litigation and criminal prosecution, which may result in severe fines or prison time. You are also at risk for university disciplinary actions under the Code of Student Conduct. Under federal law, civil and criminal penalties for copyright infringement include: * Anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either "actual" damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. * For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. * A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. Incidents of illegal file sharing among students are increasing, and the opportunity to get caught is greater than ever. From July 2009 to June 2010, the university received 2,249 copyright infringement notices related to illegal file sharing. Copyright holders, such as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Motion Picture Industry of America (MPAA), are using automated methods to aggressively identify infringements, and even small amounts of file sharing can be detected through emerging technologies. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, the university takes quick action when notified of alleged copyright infringements occurring on the campus network. NC State will also seek to deter the use of peer-to-peer file transfers for illegal purposes up to and including the implementation of technology- deterrent applications that could monitor traffic content. Incidents will be referred to appropriate campus officials, and steps will be taken to stop unauthorized downloading or distribution of copyrighted materials. A copyright violation may result in a permanent record at the university and may serve as evidence in court. Such a record or finding could adversely affect your current status at NC State, as well as future employment or educational opportunities. For more information about copyright infringement, please visit the U.S. Copyright Office Web site at http://www.copyright.gov and its FAQ's Web page at http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq. To learn more about P2P file sharing and legal alternatives, visit NC State's Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Web site at http://oit.ncsu.edu/p2p. For assistance with removing P2P file sharing applications and copyright infringing materials, contact the NC State Help Desk at 515-HELP (4357)."

8/18/2010 3:49:36 PM

I heard another website, which is called ********, goes so far as to encourage illegal P2P file sharing

8/18/2010 3:50:37 PM

8/18/2010 3:51:24 PM

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"For assistance with removing P2P file sharing applications and copyright infringing materials getting arrested, contact the NC State Help Desk at 515-HELP (4357)."

[Edited on August 18, 2010 at 3:51 PM. Reason : derp]

8/18/2010 3:51:26 PM

Three W's
Dot
Get off my dick
Dot com

8/18/2010 3:51:51 PM

lolol

8/18/2010 4:03:50 PM

I fucking hate real life. Real life needs to leave my internets alone. FUCK

8/18/2010 4:12:19 PM

LOLOL.

Definitely a "download free music here" ad at the bottom of this thread. Well done Google.

8/18/2010 4:13:52 PM

lololol

8/18/2010 6:11:24 PM

8/18/2010 7:57:48 PM

Just a friendly PSA.

8/18/2010 8:52:11 PM

8/18/2010 8:58:45 PM

God I feel old. I can remember and name everything in that dont copy that floppy video

8/18/2010 9:10:35 PM

I think it's safe to say that "Don't Copy That Floppy" failed to instill a respect for copyright laws in our generation

8/18/2010 9:16:00 PM

... also, don't be that one guy a year who gets caught downloading kiddie porn.

8/19/2010 12:04:44 AM

In all honesty most of the incoming freshman have been using itunes since they were 12.

8/19/2010 12:11:19 AM

8/19/2010 12:22:57 AM

When I went to orientation we were told that NC State students are well known for copyright infringement, so the people trying to stop it often target NC State instead of other universities in the nation.

8/19/2010 1:38:29 AM

yeah, piracy completely destroyed computer gaming

MC dp, your prophecy is a lie.

8/19/2010 1:43:40 AM

i remember one year when i was in school NC state was in the top 15 or top 20 in terms of internet piracy, at least according to some article in the technician

8/19/2010 1:50:47 AM

^I think we were still ranked around that in 2007 when I started.

8/19/2010 2:03:57 AM

NCSU was at the top of what site?

8/19/2010 2:20:08 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LkWKvMCzqA

8/19/2010 3:07:34 AM

it's not just a copy, it's a crime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUCyvw4w_yk
listen for the man at the end who sounds like a woman

8/19/2010 4:00:36 AM

For some reason I read that title as pee-er, like two dudes... crossing the streams maybe?

/scary train of thought

8/19/2010 10:17:24 AM