Is lolicon legal or illegal in the United States?
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The PROTECT Act of 2003 prohibits drawings, sculptures and pictures depicting minors in obscene or sexual acts.\n\nThere has been a case where lolicon was used to convict someone,  Also, the charges viloated the accused's parole, so 'depiction' of child pornography was included.  However, no cases involving lolicon have been reviewed by the Supreme Court. \n\nBottom line, unless you want to be the test case, be careful.
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There are legal ways to use it that result in NO risk.\n\nIf you just download stuff, even illegally, riht now there is almost NO risk.\n\nIf you UPLOAD stuff illegally, there is an increasing risk you will be caught and prosecuted- although RIAA, etc. seems to be laying low right now waiting for a few cases to be settled.\n\nAlso, typically, they will demand a LOT of money, make a big media splash, then settle for pennies on the dollar.
206575
Well, Yahoo! Answers is a public forum so I suppose if you make threatening statements to other people or government officials, use it to make slanderous comments to someone or use it to search for things that are illegal and then attain those illegal thigs (i.e. copyrighted material or bomb-making materials) then yes you could get into legal trouble.
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Courts ruled in Europe and in America that file-sharing software like Limewire is not in itself illegal - but downloading copyrighted material from those websites is. If you read the legal stuff on the Limewire page they will say that Limewire is totally legal - and it is, for Limewire. The average downloader who wants to get copyrighted music is still committing an illegal act and can be prosecuted....
26094
It is illegal as of now, but lawmakers are trying to push for to make the legal in places like movie theaters.  I just heard it on today's news.
20229
Yes they are legal in the U.S. in fact there are alot of them in pretty much every state.
555244
Limewire is not Illegal, but downloading the music is!\n\n"it comes down to this: having Limewire is not illegal. Running Limewire is not illegal. Downloading copyright material with Limewire is illegal. Distributing copyright material with Limewire is illegal."\n\n"Copyright Infringement: \nCopyright laws and laws pertaining to patents and inventions protect original works of authorship and inventions. Individuals who reproduce, distribute copies, receive copies, publicly perform or display works or inventions other than their own and without the consent of the owners or holders of rights, or their authorized agents, in original works of authorship or inventions, may be in violation of copyright, patent or other intellectual property infringement. Lime Wire LLC does not encourage or condone the illegal copying of copyrighted material. This is not intended to be legal counsel or advice. If you have any questions, consult your attorney.\n\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nExcerpt from FTC document "File Sharing: A Fair Share? Maybe Not":\nShared Folders \n\nFile-Sharing: A Fair Share? Maybe Not. \nEvery day, millions of computer users share files online. Whether it is music, games, or software, file-sharing can give people access to a wealth of information. You simply download special software that connects your computer to an informal network of other computers running the same software. Millions of users could be connected to each other through this software at one time. The software often is free and easily accessible. \n\nSounds promising, right? Maybe, but make sure that you consider the trade-offs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, cautions that file-sharing can have a number of risks. For example, when you are connected to file-sharing programs, you may unknowingly allow others to copy private files you never intended to share. You may download material that is protected by the copyright laws and find yourself mired in legal issues. You may download a virus or facilitate a security breach. Or you may unwittingly download pornography labeled as something else. \nTo secure the personal information stored on your computer, the FTC suggests that you:\n\n• Set up the file-sharing software very carefully. If you don't check the proper settings when you install the software, you could open access not just to the files you intend to share, but also to other information on your hard drive, like your tax returns, email messages, medical records, photos, or other personal documents. \n\nLimeWire's response: Shared Folders\nTo check which files you’re sharing, open LimeWire and click on the Library tab. Clicking on the folders (and sub-folders) will show the files being shared. \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nExcerpt from FTC document "File Sharing: A Fair Share? Maybe Not": \nSpyware \n\nBe aware of spyware. Some file-sharing programs install other software known as spyware. Spyware monitors a user's browsing habits and then sends that data to third parties. Sometimes the user gets ads based on the information that the spyware has collected and disseminated. Spyware can be difficult to detect and remove. Before you use any file-sharing program, you may want to buy software that can prevent the downloading of spyware or help detect it on your hard drive.\n\nLimeWire's response: Spyware\nLimeWire has absolutely no spyware or adware. Zero. None. We do not bundle any other software with LimeWire. \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nExcerpt from FTC document "File Sharing: A Fair Share? Maybe Not": \nDefault Closing Behavior \n\nClose your connection. In some instances, closing the file-sharing program window does not actually close your connection to the network.
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Distributing it is being an accessory to the molestation involved in its production, and creating more demand for it to be produced.  However, I believe US courts have ruled repeatedly that simulated child porn (either with actors age 18+ pretending to be younger, or using technology to simulate children that aren't there) to be protected as free speech (because no children are used/harmed in the production).  It's still creepy as hell, though.
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It's not illegal as far as I know, but it's probably a violation of the terms of service from your isp. The worst that's going to happen is that your isp will cut off your service if they find out about it.
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All downloading of anyhting copyrighted is illegal. If you are not paying for the music/movie/ whatever, then the producer is not making money, therefore YOU get in trouble =(. Any P2P sdharing can be legal, but not if you are downloading copyrighted items, because that is copyright infringement. If you download some neighborhood garage band, then that would be OK, as long as they don't care, but if it is like Britney Spears or something , then yes, it is illegal.
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It's very illegal in the USA
727489
The website itself is not illegal, but some of the downloads are illegal. Such as Copywritten Movies, Music, and Software. Just stay wary of what your downloading, and be smart. :-D
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If you can't find it on the internet, it is best not to think about it.  What you are asking about is actually illegal in some jurisdictions.
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If it's orginal content there would be no law against it in the US that I'm aware of and you would just have to be aware of the content laws in your country. Of course legal matters should be discussed with an attorney that knows something about this topic.
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What, did you just wake up this morning and say to yourself  "Self, I want to do something illegal today"? Illegal how? Not that a website can really even be illegal... one could teach you to do illegal things, however, or perhaps distribute illegal software or other such things. What sort of illegal are we talking, here?
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Recently, an anti-stalking bill was passed by Congress that  akes it a federal crime to "annoy" someone over the Internet, specifically, to anonymously "annoy, abuse, threaten or harass" another person over the Internet.\n \nThis article has more info, and some case examples:\nhttp://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0219cyberstalking0210.html
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Isnt it illegal to even have limewire?