is it illegal to record songs from the radio?

[Ready]

So it's illegal to dl MP3. But what about recording songs from the radio? What if somebody took that song and converted into mp3?

 

[Down4U]

The RIAA would argue that it is because you didn't pay for the copy of the song you just made yourself a digital/analog copy of.

It's a bunch of BS, I wouldn't worry about it. Just don't try to sell the music around.

 

[GroundZero]

as long as you don't redistribute it or charge for it and use it for personal use only then it is ok.

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: Ready
So it's illegal to dl MP3. But what about recording songs from the radio? What if somebody took that song and converted into mp3?

No, unless you get caught.

 

[notfred]

The RIAA would love to make it illegal to hum the tune of a song without paying them a $1.00 fee.

 

[davee]

it is and now i beleive they can trace people that are recording over the airwaves-works like a phone tap i think so be careful

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: davee
it is and now i beleive they can trace people that are recording over the airwaves-works like a phone tap i think so be careful

WTF?

 

[BennyD]

Originally posted by: davee
it is and now i beleive they can trace people that are recording over the airwaves-works like a phone tap i think so be careful

er............ no?

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: davee
it is and now i beleive they can trace people that are recording over the airwaves-works like a phone tap i think so be careful

You are retarded.

 

[davee]

its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

 

[dakata24]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate

Originally posted by: davee
it is and now i beleive they can trace people that are recording over the airwaves-works like a phone tap i think so be careful

You are retarded.

probably just forgot to add a " " , I hope..

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

My question is:

Who the hell still records songs from the radio to a cassette tape?

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

riiiight

 

[davee]

mostly illegal immigrants people in the lower socio-economic groups but the riaa still dont like it

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

My question is:

Who the hell still records songs from the radio to a cassette tape?

Where were you in 1988 man?

 

[numark]

The Audio Home Recording Act gives you the right to record copies of any song for personal use. That means that you can record as many songs as you want off the radio and convert them into whatever format you want. If you distribute it, however, that's when it's illegal. As long as only you're going to listen to them, however, there's nothing illegal in that regardless of what the RIAA wants you to believe.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

My question is:

Who the hell still records songs from the radio to a cassette tape?

Where were you in 1988 man?

I was taping songs off the radio, but that was 15 years ago.

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: numark
The Audio Home Recording Act gives you the right to record copies of any song for personal use. That means that you can record as many songs as you want off the radio and convert them into whatever format you want. If you distribute it, however, that's when it's illegal. As long as only you're going to listen to them, however, there's nothing illegal in that regardless of what the RIAA wants you to believe.

This was passed c 1992 if I recall correctly.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

I think your tinfoil beanie has sprung a leak.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

LOL!

Tell me, genius, how are they going to tell whether your Record button is on, or not?

Let me guess, the government has made all stereos made after 1995 constantly broadcast their recording status and the radio station your on?

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

LOL!

Tell me, genius, how are they going to tell whether your Record button is on, or not?

Dude, don't crap on his government conspiracy theories!

 

[davee]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

LOL!

Tell me, genius, how are they going to tell whether your Record button is on, or not?

satellite receivers dude

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: davee

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

LOL!

Tell me, genius, how are they going to tell whether your Record button is on, or not?

satellite receivers dude

What?

What does a satellite reciever have to do with my personal home stereo?

What is a satellite reciever? lol..

How can they tell whether I'm recording the radio, or simply copying a tape?

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: davee

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: davee
its a by-product of all the eavesdropping homeland security are doin they pass on info to the riaa among other organizations

LOL!

Tell me, genius, how are they going to tell whether your Record button is on, or not?

satellite receivers dude

What?

What does a satellite reciever have to do with my personal home stereo?

What is a satellite reciever? lol..

Be careful what questions you ask. They are monitoring this converstaion, I'm sure.

THEY KNOW WHEN YOU ARE TYPING!

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: davee
it is and now i beleive they can trace people that are recording over the airwaves-works like a phone tap i think so be careful

You realize that that is not possible right? That radio is mass broadcasted by airwaves, a one-way signal? A trace requires a two-way signal.
Anyway, either you're an idiot or a troll. Either way, go 'way. :disgust: