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Gottlich:
Hello,

anyone come from Germany?

My German teacher says that Torrent-ing is prohibited there and my friends say that someone already got caught by the police because of it.
The case was in Hannover, they said.
I don't know whether downloading anime and related stuff is also prohibited or not. So I think it's best to ask here.

I'm asking this because I'm going to study and stay in Germany for a while.

Can anyone clarify me or give me any information about it?
I don't want to abandon BakaBt if I can.

'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' - means, I've read the FAQ.

Regards.

SirSkyRider:
As far as I know, downloading via torrent is not illegal, whereas uploading is. But I'll need to reconfirm that.

brunoais:

--- Quote from: Gottlich on January 05, 2013, 11:01:51 AM ---My German teacher says that Torrent-ing is prohibited there and my friends say that someone already got caught by the police because of it.

--- End quote ---
Torrenting is legal.
About 95% (dunno the actual real numbers) of the torrents are illegal, that's why many generalize as 'em being illegal.

--- Quote from: Gottlich on January 05, 2013, 11:01:51 AM ---I don't know whether downloading anime and related stuff is also prohibited or not. So I think it's best to ask here.

--- End quote ---
It's illegal to download anime.

--- Quote from: Gottlich on January 05, 2013, 11:01:51 AM ---Can anyone clarify me or give me any information about it?
I don't want to abandon BakaBt if I can.

--- End quote ---
The probability of being caught is minimal, but still, it's possible.

Bob2004:
I think in practice, when it comes to anime you're only going to be running any risk by downloading anime that has been licensed, or is soon to be licensed, in Germany. Japanese rightsholders won't waste time and money prosecuting people in other countries where they wouldn't make any money anyway, even if people didn't torrent it.

With other content, the risk is obviously much higher, but I'm not sure how high exactly.

Freedom Kira:
They rarely sue people, but when they do, it's for obscene amounts. That's really all. If you don't get caught, whatever.

That's how it's like around here anyway. Can't really speak for Germany.

Sweet, someone quoted the passphrase from the FAQ. Last time that happened was at least a month ago.

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