megaupload shut down by federals

[dr lameos]

It's the same as Youtube or any video hosting platform - they aren't responsible for the content.

Megaupload is an odd one though - as it had support from musical artists and celebrities, which it supposedly hurts.

And lets be honest, Piracy doesn't actually hurt the movie or tv industry, it acts as more of an advertisement. For example - I watched several episodes of House M.D online (on megavideo in fact), it then led me to purchase the first three seasons (second hand admittedly). I watched Flight of the Conchords online, I asked for it for Christmas (two people bought it for me actually by accident).

If you watch something online and like it, you're more likely to buy it. You aren't going to pay money for something you aren't sure if you'll like or not.

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