Some BE stories and comics

[Blake Isaac Gordon]

Originally Posted by Metatron

So then do you condone the use of pirated clips that this site hosts which are against the law but "directly affects the community" by having them removed?

I have to ask, (Thus splitting hairs) I scanned some of the links but are any of these examples links to the 'entire work' in all its wholeness?

[Metatron]

Originally Posted by Blake Isaac Gordon

I have to ask, (Thus splitting hairs) I scanned some of the links but are any of these examples links to the 'entire work' in all its wholeness?

I assume you mean the links I posted back on the other page. I will break them down
http://www.process-productions.com/f...ad.php?t=23343
while this one does not have the entire video it is a clip and is subject to the law of video piracy where the video must be playing either from the source (aka creator) or a broadcast station with permits to play such a video. Upon editing the video down a source citation must be added to the video in order for people to confirm where it was played and when. The video would only be viable for a week to two.

http://www.process-productions.com/f...ad.php?t=24178
This one is simply open and shut. Pictures cannot be posted with out the expressed written permission of the retailer or creator. In addition a link is posted to the full comic.

http://www.process-productions.com/f...ad.php?t=25378
As with the previous it is expressed written consent. I even notice my commentary after viewing the pirated images.

http://www.process-productions.com/f...ead.php?t=1668
The last is simply the same as the other two.

While it can be said that this site does not host some of these videos or pictures but they are on a sharefile the same can be said about the chan boards and several of them have been closed many times over.

Not at all, but you're assuming that foreign policy overrides the right of a country to impose laws on its own citizens. Sure, jurisdictional issues are the same around the world, but it's important to understand that not every country takes such a dim view of "clips" over "wholesale ripoffs". Perhaps I should clarify: I'm plenty irritated when people attempt to claim the copyrights of others, but I can understand why someone might do so; anyone who claims they've never so much as downloaded a single MP3 is either a. lying, or b. completely ignorant of what "downloading" means in a modern legal context. No, I don't approve of thievery of another's work; but when it can be tied to direct financial losses that damage a larger community, I get downright pissed off about it.

Yes but as stated this site is hosted in the US so it is subject to all laws in this country. The US is a little more hard nosed about piracy. As an example I dont know if any of you saw but a few days ago Empornium.us and PureTNA closed for good. It is still unclear as to why. Both were hosted here in the US and no news of their closing was mentioned in fact Empornium had discussed expanding. Most are certain that this is likely due to an increased legal pressure.

I suppose my primary reason for continuing this rant is that I worry that this site may fall victim.