Exactly...because WHERE DOES THE ACTUAL 'CRIME' END??
If NO party was injured by my 'downloading' of (put anything here) then I have committed no crime. If, for instance, I re-upload or share what I've downloaded then that could be considered a contribution to a previous crime (although a very minor contribution).. but something nonetheless.
Simply 'having' something on your computer should never be a crime in itself. If the 'law' thinks someone committed a crime to obtain (illegal material here) then they need to prove that in a court of law. If someone paid for (illegal material here) then of course THAT could be considered a contribution to the crime.
Otherwise, simply 'having' something ON you computer without actually knowing HOW it got there is really no crime. IMHO
Exactly...because WHERE DOES THE ACTUAL 'CRIME' END?? If NO party was injured by my 'downloading' of (put anything here) then I have committed no crime. If, for instance, I re-upload or share what I've downloaded then that could be considered a contribution to a previous crime (although a very minor contribution).. but something nonetheless. Simply 'having' something on your computer should never be a crime in itself. If the 'law' thinks someone committed a crime to obtain (illegal material here) then they need to prove that in a court of law. If someone paid for (illegal material here) then of course THAT could be considered a contribution to the crime. Otherwise, simply 'having' something ON you computer without actually knowing HOW it got there is really no crime. IMHO