Since long before the Internet
people have been illegally copying and downloading movies and music. As a child
I remember everyone using their VCR’s to record their favorite movies that were
coming on TV or using tapes to record their favorite songs on the radio. Although, this has been a problem for many
years the use of the Internet has made piracy easier and more common. Downloading music and movies is illegal. Those
who are caught downloading or uploading can face serious consequences such as
penalties and jail time. Many Laws are in place to protect the value of the
copyrighted material, however, it is very difficult to monitor the entire
Internet. As we discussed in class, despite laws millions of people around the
United States keep downloading and file sharing.
Although, I do not think that we
will ever be able to completely eliminate downloading I do believe that there
are things that the government and media can do to reduce this growing problem.
Here are three of my ideas.
1. One of the easiest ways that I
think we could help eliminate the downloading issue is by banning the use of
downloading software. Many computers come with software preprogramed just for
this purpose. I don’t think that most people would go through the trouble to
install software to download especially if it cost any money.
2.
Another way that I believe we could help to reduce the problem is by
having everyone monitor their own content. Take for example Garth Brooks when
you go online and try to search for any of his music you cannot find it. He has
regulated his own material so that no one can easily download his music for
free. If everyone would follow this practice then artists and producers would
not lose any money and they would be able to protect their own copyrighted
material.
3. The last idea that I have for
how to reduce or eliminate this problem is by offering more sites to watch or
listen, that are paid for by advertisements or are affordable for the average
person. I believe that most everyone would pay a dollar to rent (or watch temporarily)
good quality movies rather than something that is poor quality. I feel that they would still make money and
the user would not feel like they were being taken advantage of.
Piracy is an impossible problem.
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