How Do You Protect Against The Riaa?

[Forevame7189]

I see many people have their ways of protecting themselves, such as using a proxy, peer guardian, etc. But what is YOUR method in protecting yourself?

[stonecold1203]

Not using p2p

[J'Pol]

Peer Guardian.
Firewall
NAT Router.
Proxy Server.
K++ Privacy Option.

[Gre1]

Simple. Just not downloading music as much I really don't care for music like I used to. When I first got my comp i was already 3000 mp3s and rising. So there really no reason to be scared cause the only way u get in trouble with them is downloading music files. Me myself I use BT most of the time until I can't find something on there then i search kazaa 8 times out of 10 i find what i'm looking for here

[I'm_going_slightly_mad]

Originally posted by Gre1@27 July 2003 - 17:51
So there really no reason to be scared cause the only way u get in trouble with them is downloading music files.
*BBBBZzzzzzt!* WRONG! You are only a target for the RIAA if you UPLOAD ILLEGAL MP3s. They are going after those who are OFFERING copywritten music for others to download.

Argh! :pirate:

[Gre1]

Ok, this aint a pop quiz about the riaa, and I am not wrong because once you download your going to share it unless your a leech so quit thinking u know everything Mr. Expert on RIAA

[I'm_going_slightly_mad]

Yes, you do share the files, however, if you have the privacy option checked, no one can see what they are. I am no expert, and I am not acting as one, but I do know what I am talking about. The RIAA is going after the UPLOADERS who have their files listed and not downloaders (who are sharing) who don't. I don't leech. I play it safe by not listing my files.

Argh! :pirate:

[Gre1]

Ok, now thats cleared up that conversation should be over.

[I'm_going_slightly_mad]

Originally posted by Gre1@28 July 2003 - 01:53
Ok, now thats cleared up that conversation should be over.
Cool....sorry if I sounded like a smartass or know-it-all. :)

Argh! :pirate:

[Forevame7189]

where is the privacy option in k-lite?

[Sparkle1984]

I would use a proxy server if only I could understand the instructions for setting it up on my computer. :angry: <confused>

[Forevame7189]

i was trying to get one..except well I had the same problem like u.....they can&#39;t make it a bit easier by step by step

[traceym76]

Go to options, then k++ options, and in the privacy box check the box where it says users can&#39;t get a list of your shared files. You will still be sharing but they won&#39;t be able to see the list of what you have. If you dont want to be a leech and make ppl angry make sure the box for disabling sharing is not marked. If everyone marked that then there would not be any p2p.

[daswiftguyda]

Right so let me get this straight, the RIAA cannot touch you if you have the privacy enabled?