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JosCiv

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jul 22, 2013
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Hi all!

I was wondering if torrent is illegal in belgium? And if it is illegal, what is the chance that you get caught?

Thanks!
 

klogg

macrumors member
Oct 17, 2012
64
2
Yes it's illegal. I would suggest you google "Tor"
:)

Hope I've helped you!


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GoCubsGo

macrumors Nehalem
Feb 19, 2005
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Your chances are as high as anyone else. Your ISP can figure it out and report you or you'll be found out another way. It's hard to say what your chances are. If you're worried, don't do it.
 

benwiggy

macrumors 68020
Jun 15, 2012
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Torrents are not illegal, AFAIK. Copying data that is in copyright, i.e. software, music, video, IS.

In other words: it depends what you torrent.
 

w0lf

macrumors 65816
Feb 16, 2013
1,268
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USA
Torrents are not illegal, AFAIK. Copying data that is in copyright, i.e. software, music, video, IS.

In other words: it depends what you torrent.

^ This.

Completely depends on the torrent you are downloading.

Using torrents to download a new movie that just came out in theaters -> illegal
Using torrents to download something free like Ubuntu or non copyright material -> legal

As for chances getting caught downloading copyright material, I have no idea but I'd imagine they're pretty low but it really depends on what, how and quantity you are torrenting.
 
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