1. What is your personal opinion towards file sharing? Is it right or wrong? Please explain.
ANS: Well, my personal opinion towards file sharing is that it is not wrong. I only state this because I feel that if you want to show or share your work to others, it's fine. Go ahead, express yourself. But personally, I do not post pictures or any other files on the internet because I like to keep it to myself. As an example, the article above about the Hurt Locker: File Sharing Suits Target Canadians, I think that file-sharing, in this case, is wrong. File sharing really should not be done without the permission from the creator. After reading the article, I now know even more that it is wrong to do because even though it's easy to do, it is not easy to face the consequences when you disobeying and disrespecting the law and rights of authors. Canadian video companies are to blame due to the illegal downloading of this movie not made by the companies them self, but different individuals. Now because this occurred, tons of dollars now have to be paid for. Hmm, to share or not share... Now my opinion is not to share. Keep a file to yourself.
2. If you produced your own piece of art/song/movie, would you hold the same opinion?
ANS: If I produced my own piece or art/song/movie or some media/digital creation, I would hold the same opinion. I would not share it online, even if I wanted to somewhat, advertise it. But really, if I ever shared something, I wouldn't want others to copy or take it without my permission. Just like the example of the Hurt Locker: File Sharing Suits Target Canadians, I would say that it is wrong to do; and maybe even wrong just to attempt it.
3. Do you feel it is morally acceptable to download copyrighted material if it is only intended for personal use?
ANS: Right now, I would say that it is, wrong. Just because it is copyrighted. But after reviewing and discussing this topic, I will now state that is, acceptable. I say that this is morally acceptable because, I have to admit... I download copyrighted material, alot. In my case, I believe this is acceptable because I do use it for personal use. There are so many places on the internet to download files that it is hard to keep track of it and keep it under proper security. My opinion for this is to either show the world and let your work be misused, or keep it safe yourself.
