Bolt_Gundam510 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 by ErnestoThe majority of Swedish children between the ages of 8 and 14, admit that they download copyrighted music and videos on a regular basis. “Lilla Aktuellt” - a kids news show on Swedish national television - recently discussed this topic, and warned the youngsters about the dangers of using The Pirate Bay. But did it work?The piece began with pictures from a Swedish 5th grade class (age 11) filmed with blurred vision, and their teacher asking: “How many of you have downloaded something off the Internet?” All of the kids raised their hands. The host of the show explained that they had to use the blurred vision because they didn’t want to show the faces of these criminal kids.Then, the host went on to present a survey performed by Swedish youth Internet community Lunarstorm, where 14000 users, 8 to 14 years old, had been asked about their downloading habits. In the survey, 60% of the surveyed kids said they download “sometimes” or “often”. The host then asked two girls (who, we must assume, are part of another class than the one shown before, otherwise, why blur them in the first place?) if they thought it was strange that something that so many kids do, is actually illegal.“It’s so common. You don’t really think about it,” said one of the girls. Next to answer was a boy who said “Well, most people just download music and put it in their iPods.”Now the host, in her most tutorial voice, explained that musicians and filmmakers want to get paid for their work, so the courts and the police are working hard to stop the criminals from downloading. Back in the computer classroom, she asked the girls again: Is it really ok to download other peoples work? “Not really,” said the girls. “When someone releases an album they want to be paid for it, so they get angry if you download for free,” said the boy.The clip ended with the host saying that the law clearly states that you are not permitted to share content that otherwise costs money to buy or rent, and that it is forbidden to download from The Pirate Bay.A conversation in the studio then took place with one of the hosts explaining why it is forbidden to download: “The copyright law says that everybody who has created film, music and such must get paid for their work.” And: “If you are under 15, you cannot go to jail or be fined if you download, but I think you really need to remember that this is illegal and that the police are watching this now.”Anything to take with us from this piece of kids propaganda? Well, upon being questioned by the reporter on what is needed to make people pay for their content, one of the girls answered: “If everything was a bit cheaper to buy, you would save less money when you download,” a wise lesson.Source: Torrent Freak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dock98 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 when have kids ever listened anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoKz Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 never will listen if there is something you can get free :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidekick Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 No kidding, Say a kid is lucky enough to get an Ipod that holds 10,000 songs for their birthday or something, can they really expect a kid to spend $10,000 dollars filling it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 lol yeah recorded songs should not be that expensive, its the live performance that should be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoKz Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 thats right... they rather get it from TPB or anywhere else for free its expensive now in days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I agree on the part that the people who make music should get paid, but enough is enough. Think of it this way; at least one person has paid for it! Else it wouldn't be on the net. Musicians make enough money, and some of them even think file sharing is a great way to promote their music. So what are the others all wining about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frgo10 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Just let me add that the channel that hosts 'Lilla aktuellt' is owned by the Swedish state and is not a independent channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcmtnbiker Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 You're missing that parts of this discussion are blatantly wrong!The clip ended with the host saying that the law clearly states that you are not permitted to share content that otherwise costs money to buy or rent, and that it is forbidden to download from The Pirate Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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