[VB.Net]Pirate Stream [Music Downloader]

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Originally Posted by -DefaulT

@suspicioso I don't personally host any files, all files are hosted on third party music downloading sites such as mp3skull, my program simply uses iTunes rss generator to make a feed URL and get a top list, then when you search there is a web browser in the background running and searching these sites for the song you choose, when you push download it clicks the sites download button pragmatically, which is why an internet explorer download box appears, I'm not doing anything illegal.

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lol. Tell that to the pirate bay owner. Oh wait.. He's in jail.

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Originally Posted by -DefaulT

@suspicioso I don't personally host any files, all files are hosted on third party music downloading sites such as mp3skull, my program simply uses iTunes rss generator to make a feed URL and get a top list, then when you search there is a web browser in the background running and searching these sites for the song you choose, when you push download it clicks the sites download button pragmatically, which is why an internet explorer download box appears, I'm not doing anything illegal.

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Yea, but stay careful. Even when you do not host such files, your program is supporting the copyright infringement. I programmed a mass downloader for several music from a specific website, too. However I do not share it to public, but when I would, I would be more safe than you against any sous, since the program needs the link lists in a crypted XML file that is not apart of the program itself.
I'm not sure so I would ask a lawyer on your position. ;)

So by that logic,

User -> My program -> Third party website -> Their File Host

In that chain who is held responsible for the actions of the user?

Nothing a simple terms of use cant fix, all im doing is providing the user a link to a site they cant find on their own, in that respect should google be held responsible as well?

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Originally Posted by -DefaulT

Nothing a simple terms of use cant fix, all im doing is providing the user a link to a site they cant find on their own, in that respect should google be held responsible as well?

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Yes, as well. But Google got many expensive lawyers, you not.
It's a grey zone you are in. For your own safety you could build up some terms and conditions the user has to accept before using your program, explaining every responsibilities has to be taken by the user and your service is not meant to rip off copyright, just allowing people to find direct links of hosted files other people upload and share. As last prompt it should say "Get your full samples here, but buy the album when you like the artists work.", or something.

Just a suggestion for you to might get safer.