What's the deal with LimeWire?

TheCustomer99 · TheCustomer99 #1 (**permalink**)

02-17-2007, 10:52 PM

Every illegal source of music seems to be charging subscription fees now (i.e. WinMX, Kazaa, Napster, etc.). But, LimeWire is still free. You'd think with the slightly-over-the-top government and music industry campaign to stop illegal downloading, LimeWire wouldn't be able to exist. How is it that they do it still? I mean a little check box that gives you the option of checking either "I will not use this to illegally download music" and "I might use this to illegally download music" wouldn't be enough for anyone with any shread of common sense to assume that most LimeWire users won't use the program to steal music. I just want to know what you all think.

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #2 (**permalink**)

02-17-2007, 10:59 PM

The reason limewire exists? just because you can do something illegal with it does not mean you will. if limewire can offer just one legal download be it a mp3 or .avi etc then they can still exist. its one of those "we offer it but we cant control how you use it". there are some citys here in colorado where stores can sell butterfly knifes but once you walk out of the store your cant possess them.. just one of those stupid things..

iRye · iRye #3 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 02:00 AM

I download some illegal music - some from iTunes. I seem to be a *bit* more undecided about music, rather when I did all my music illegally.

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #4 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iRye

I download some illegal music - some from iTunes. I seem to be a *bit* more undecided about music, rather when I did all my music illegally.

are you trying to get yourself in trouble?

iRye · iRye #5 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 02:32 AM

No - that's the reason i stopped doing so much illegal stuff.

iTunes is a lot better than limewire, its much faster, you have an always ready selection of so many tunes, and its not illegal

baggss · baggss #6 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 02:48 AM

If admitting that you have illegally downloading music is wrong, then many of us are in trouble. I've downloaded more music than I care to think about, but I rarely if ever use Limewire.

Back on-topic KoDorSean is correct. Just because I can use MS word to write a ransom note, a hate letter, a suicide note, an anti-anyting tirade or plagiarize a book, should it be outlawed?

iRye · iRye #7 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 03:11 AM

That's a very good point baggss.

Almost every program out there can have an illegal use.

Cassifire · Cassifire #8 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 03:16 AM

I use Frostwire (same thing) for near 95% of my music, becasue many of the versions on there are iTunes downloaded songs.

Plus I'm broke.

christm · christm #9 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 03:21 AM

like others have said - just because something is ilegal it doesnt mean you will do it. for example downloading from limewire or stealing a car etc..

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #10 (**permalink**)

02-18-2007, 03:23 AM

whatever happend to "don't steal music"? I don't think this thread was created to talk about where people steal music from.

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TheCustomer99 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 05, 2007 Location: Where the old Baker farm used to be. Posts: 1,480 Mac Specs: Apple Black MacBook 2 GB RAM, 2.0 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo Proecessor, 120 GB HD. 30 GB Black iPod Video	02-17-2007, 10:52 PM Every illegal source of music seems to be charging subscription fees now (i.e. WinMX, Kazaa, Napster, etc.). But, LimeWire is still free. You'd think with the slightly-over-the-top government and music industry campaign to stop illegal downloading, LimeWire wouldn't be able to exist. How is it that they do it still? I mean a little check box that gives you the option of checking either "I will not use this to illegally download music" and "I might use this to illegally download music" wouldn't be enough for anyone with any shread of common sense to assume that most LimeWire users won't use the program to steal music. I just want to know what you all think. "Anecdotal thinking comes naturally, science requires training." - Michael Shermer

KoDorSean #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 03, 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,374 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo MBP, iPhone 5, iPad 3	02-17-2007, 10:59 PM The reason limewire exists? just because you can do something illegal with it does not mean you will. if limewire can offer just one legal download be it a mp3 or .avi etc then they can still exist. its one of those "we offer it but we cant control how you use it". there are some citys here in colorado where stores can sell butterfly knifes but once you walk out of the store your cant possess them.. just one of those stupid things.. I was on the M-F honor roll for month : May 2007 Last edited by KoDorSean; 02-17-2007 at 11:03 PM.

iRye #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 01, 2007 Location: Cow Town, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,991 Mac Specs: PowerBook G4 15 inch 1.5 GHz, iMac	02-18-2007, 02:32 AM No - that's the reason i stopped doing so much illegal stuff. iTunes is a lot better than limewire, its much faster, you have an always ready selection of so many tunes, and its not illegal

baggss #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	02-18-2007, 02:48 AM If admitting that you have illegally downloading music is wrong, then many of us are in trouble. I've downloaded more music than I care to think about, but I rarely if ever use Limewire. Back on-topic KoDorSean is correct. Just because I can use MS word to write a ransom note, a hate letter, a suicide note, an anti-anyting tirade or plagiarize a book, should it be outlawed? Last edited by baggss; 02-18-2007 at 02:51 AM.

iRye #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 01, 2007 Location: Cow Town, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,991 Mac Specs: PowerBook G4 15 inch 1.5 GHz, iMac	02-18-2007, 03:11 AM That's a very good point baggss. Almost every program out there can have an illegal use.

Cassifire #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 191 Mac Specs: Mac Mini 1.83, iBook G3 800, iMac G3 233, Mac Classic, Apple IIc. And too many PC's to count.	02-18-2007, 03:16 AM I use Frostwire (same thing) for near 95% of my music, becasue many of the versions on there are iTunes downloaded songs. Plus I'm broke.

christm #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 18, 2005 Location: Devon, England Posts: 2,295 Mac Specs: ibook g4, imac 2ghz c2d, mbp 2.4ghz c2d - 10.5.1	02-18-2007, 03:21 AM like others have said - just because something is ilegal it doesnt mean you will do it. for example downloading from limewire or stealing a car etc.. my website-templemurray.com professional event photography updated daily http://www.last.fm/user/christm3 mac tips n tricks - http://uk.youtube.com/christm3

KoDorSean #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 03, 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,374 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo MBP, iPhone 5, iPad 3	02-18-2007, 03:23 AM whatever happend to "don't steal music"? I don't think this thread was created to talk about where people steal music from. I was on the M-F honor roll for month : May 2007

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