question about peer-to-peer downloading of video files

[masterblaster]

I wasn't sure where this question fit exactly so I'm using this thread. I'm wondering if anyone here does peer-to-peer downloading of video files? I just started exploring this and some of these engines look mighty confusing. If your familiar with p2p and care to answer a few ?s I'd appreciate it greatly.

Thanks in advance.

[vioxx]

In WinMX, BearShare Pro (no spyware with those 2 P2P programs)..., you CAN share ANY thing.

Of course, video file.

[masterblaster]

In WinMX, BearShare Pro (no spyware with those 2 P2P programs)..., you CAN share ANY thing.

Of course, video file.

vioxx i know about the sharing i just wondered if there was an easier p2p program to use for someone new that was reliable. i have emule and i got lost on which files to look for to download so i can eventually burn to dvd. it appears that i'll have to convert whatever files i download but one step at a time.

[jimmalenko]

vioxx i know about the sharing i just wondered if there was an easier p2p program to use for someone new that was reliable. i have emule and i got lost on which files to look for to download so i can eventually burn to dvd. it appears that i'll have to convert whatever files i download but one step at a time.

P2P is dodgy at the best of times. Make sure to read the Acceptable Use Policy as most things off P2P fall into the warez category and are not permitted to be discussed on this site.

[VCDHunter]

eMule, Bit Torrent - these should do you.

[mats.hogberg]

I've found that 90% of all AVIs DL'ed using KaZaA are crap (bad frames, impossible/hard to convert to other format). If you find P2P in general "mighty confusing", you have some way to go, as the world of computer video is much more of a challenge...

/Mats

[Laddydaddy]

As VCDHunter said bit torrent is the way to go. Most of the other P2P networks have bum files or viruses attached to the file you are downloading.

[masterblaster]

I've found that 90% of all AVIs DL'ed using KaZaA are crap (bad frames, impossible/hard to convert to other format). If you find P2P in general "mighty confusing", you have some way to go, as the world of computer video is much more of a challenge...

/Mats

agree about kazaa i stick to mp3s only there

[mh2360]

And these guys avocating the use of P2P programs are not banned or yellow carded WHY?

It seems you were issued a yellow card in error. It has
been removed. Apologies,

Mod Offline.

PS Next time PM a MOD if you have a query

BUT if you continue to make noise by digging up old
posts you will be banned!

[The village idiot]

And these guys avocating the use of P2P programs are not banned or yellow carded WHY?

Because it has been determined that not all files shared on P2P are illegal. That's why. Don't like it, take it up with the management!

[galactica]

its a fine line that has not been crossed yet.

video files does not denote illegal activity. If the tile of this were questions aout peer-to-peer downloading of Movies then it would be a different story...... yellow card to the author and locked

please look to the AUP if you have furhter questions feel free to point posts out to the various mods and they will decide.

[Bondiablo]

i don't understand this attitude toward p2p discussions. saying someone downloaded a movie doesn't automatically indicate illegal activity anymore than other topics like copying dvds or capturing vhs. there are movies that could be legally downloaded and what if the person owned a copy of the movie and for some unfathomable reason decided to download it, wouldn't that fall under fair use or if they downloaded a tv series episode they missed, wouldn't that just be time shifting, as long as they don't keep it.

[jimmalenko]

i don't understand this attitude toward p2p discussions. saying someone downloaded a movie doesn't automatically indicate illegal activity anymore than other topics like copying dvds or capturing vhs. there are movies that could be legally downloaded and what if the person owned a copy of the movie and for some unfathomable reason decided to download it, wouldn't that fall under fair use or if they downloaded a tv series episode they missed, wouldn't that just be time shifting, as long as they don't keep it.

Some time ago now Baldrick cleared TV shows as being OK to download from wherever you want.

IMO these are the exact same thing as movies because the TV network and/or distributors of the show undoubtably have copyrights in place but apparently these are not the same as movie copyrights.

But if the head honcho clears them as OK, who am I to question ?

[offline]

Bondiablo, it is not a matter of law. It is the rules you agree to abide
buy when you join videohelp.com.

Say I join a karate club and the rule is I must where appropriate clothes.
If I turn up in jeans and boots I can't expect to be able to join in.
Same thing here.

[jimmalenko]

It is the rules you agree to abide by when you join videohelp.com.

Unfortunately these rules are not unequivocally clear.

It seems the mods prefer to investigate on a case by case basis rather than making hard and fast rules in this area.

[Bondiablo]

isn't the law the reason for the rule so if you're not breaking the law how can you be breaking the rule. warning someone just for saying they downloaded a movie seems like an overreaction as well as a misinterpretation of the rules since there obviously are occasions where it could be a legal download and maybe times when downloading would fall under fair use.

[jimmalenko]

isn't the law the reason for the rule so if you're not breaking the law how can you be breaking the rule. warning someone just for saying they downloaded a movie seems like an overreaction as well as a misinterpretation of the rules since there obviously are occasions where it could be a legal download and maybe times when downloading would fall under fair use.

Laws are only valid for an entire country. countries have different laws. rules on this site are valid no matter what country you are from.

[Bondiablo]

yes, but there are specific laws that prompted the creation of some of these rules.

[jimmalenko]

yes, but there are specific laws that prompted the creation of some of these rules.

Exactly.

Now that you understand that, what are you complaining about ???

[offline]

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