The Problem Of Global Networks

In recent years, the file sharing of copyrighted material has come under fire. It is a topic that is becoming increasingly morally debatable, as people question whether downloading copyrighted material is to be considered stealing or not. The government and legal action has taken what is mostly harmless file sharing of pop culture and turned it into a very serious crime due to industry pressures. However, there are still supporters of file sharing like myself whom believe the act can be justified and is still ethically sound. In this essay I will explain how copyright, fair use, and public domain play a role in file sharing and also describe why it is not unreasonable for society to commit the crime of copyright infringement.

In the various media industries there are extreme worries concerning unauthorized downloading and copying of their products known as piracy. Piracy of items has been part of commerce for centuries; counterfeiting of currency for example. With the information age the ease at which media can be pirated has caused an explosion of this phenomenon. This practice is an illegal act that is done by individuals for personal use and also for profit. The first do not seem to see the issues caused by this practice such as; the spreading of viruses and lower quality products. We will use Reynolds' Seven-Step Ethical Decision Making Approach for the breakdown of the ethical reality of software piracy.

“Nobody Knows: How the Media and Culture Industries Work” by David Grazian explains the relationship between the media and how culture creates a web of networks that assist the implementation of popular culture in media. Media plays a huge role in how popular culture is spread to different parts of the world. In addition, the article emphasizes the importance of how film, music, and record industries bring in revenue and how they are able to attract the audience through the utilization of the media to spread the product. Grazain also points out that it is quite difficult for the industries to target an audience as everyone prefer different types of genres. However, the industries will rely on boundary spanners and gatekeepers. These individuals

Today’s digital knowledge has made it so easy to perform copyright infringement in order to create pirated movies. This in turn has increased the amount of illegal digital movie distribution. It’s so easy these days to make perfect copies and then distribute it across global networks. Torrent Freak research shows multiple copies of movies that are found online. Technology has made it more tempting than ever to violate the copyright laws without breaking a sweat. Majority of Internet users think that if it is on the Internet, it's free. But they don’t realize that even public display of someone’s work without proper permission is considered Copyright infringement. Displaying it on a website, putting it on film or transmitting it to the public in any other way are all examples of how movies are facing piracy issues daily. In spite of that piracy continues to grow at an exponential speed. Moreover, movies that deal with copyright infringement has grown over the years.

Therefore, the users should be made aware of the impact of online piracy. In addition, the pirates should also be warned of the consequences of getting involved in piracy activities. Government bodies and online security authorities should develop strategies to make the user and pirates aware of the anti-piracy laws. For instance, Creative Content Australia is looking to further its anti-piracy message by rolling out its new consumer campaign i.e. Say No To Piracy. The campaign has been launched in cinemas, subscription-based and free-to-air television across Australia. The campaign showcases the innovation and creativity of Australia’s film industry and highlights the behind-the-scenes works of professions to make the screen content. The aim of the campaign is to make the Australians aware that online piracy jeopardises not only local jobs and livelihoods, but also the future of great Australian stories that promote the Australian culture and way of life.

This paper provides an interdisciplinary perspective to describing the underlying motivation for researching the thought-provoking construct of piracy which is at the heart of the proposed research question. The document is organized into a four sections: 1) research motivation; 2) research question based on literature gap; 3) interdisciplinary insights on piracy; and 4) conclusion providing reflection and insights of take-always from an interdisciplinary perspective.

A network is a support system that can be used to make connections and provide you with future opportunities. Networks can be a positive thing because they allow access to great business opportunities, give you access to information or future clients and increases communication. For women though we are still experiencing gender inequality in the work place. Women have less opportunity for promotion in the work place and still face a pay gap. The purpose of Stiletto Networks is women making their voices heard in the business world. Stiletto Networks work to improve women’s lives, their communities and companies they are involved in. They also focus on women being able to become the biggest and bravest version of themselves. They also provide opportunities for women to network in gatherings such as dinner events, salon events and other social places. It provides women with a sense of comfort knowing there are other women out there who want their voice heard in the business world.

The digital revolution has been one of the most important causes in control of piracy. As the arrival of the digital revolution, it has become not difficult to copy digital information without losing in its features. One more significant cause has been the introduction of the Internet, a commercial Internet protocol that has basically opened the front gate to low cost worldwide sharing. A third facilitator has been the fast growth of high speed internet. Developments in broadband technology have permitted people to upload and download enormous files fast. The existence of these three causes has become a ‘perfect storm’ for illegal downloading. As a result this could considerably destroy market progression and sustainability of companies. (Sudler, 2013).

As mentioned by Mason “We live in a new world where things we used to pay for, such as music, movies, and newspapers, are now available for free.” (Mason, 2008). Because Popcorn time allows users to have access to latest movies easily and for free, they no longer feel the need to buy them. Especially when there are growing numbers of users of torrenting, it creates a mindset for the younger generations to forget the value of movies, hence creating a culture where media are assumed to be accessible for free. This culture is further strengthened by the fact that movies are too expensive to purchase. Both arguments can be proven from a survey conducted on 2010. According to the result, it is the under 20’s and over 61 years old who are less willing to pay for legal content. Furthermore, out of the 5902 respondents who download illegally, 43.5% sated the reason is because going to the cinema is too expensive, and 42.4% reveal that it is because of the convenience (Ramadge, 2010). Another more recent article mentioned that digital products are 50% more expensive in Australia, due to the Australia tax, and the issue of piracy cannot be addressed unless contents are easily accessible and reasonably priced (Law, 2014). Therefore, it can be argued that because movie prices are expensive, most consumers are reluctant to pay and choose torrenting or applications such as Popcorn time to get movies. Because of this, overtime this practice changed

The study showed a way to prevent piracy and how to keep college students from illegally downloading music. It is broken down in to the four phases of how the research was done. The research was done over two years and backed up by many other sources. The structure of the paper is

Should people be allowed to download movies and music from the Internet or are they violating copyright laws? There are compelling arguments on both sides. Research shows the argument can go either way.

Research area: Consumers ethical thinking when illegally downloading music and the effect it has on the industry

The rise of the Internet era opened the whole new market for traditional media full of opportunities as well as threats. Online piracy being one of them because the music and film industry loses £5.4bn in a year and if it was reduced by 10% it could have created up to 13 thousand jobs in the UK. There are various attempts taken to fight with online piracy; a case study of Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement will be considered as well as other legislations attempting to regulate copyrights in the Internet. This

This research project was inspired by continuous media coverage on the rise of digital piracy in Australia, the creation of new legislation related to piracy, in addition to the losses of local film creators and the familiarity of digital piracy within my peers. As a result of my research, I discovered that digital piracy has become common in response to delayed releases and high prices exclusive to Australia, and piracy has severe economic consequences for the film industry. My outcome is in the format of a formal report, following the structure of government reports, explaining the motives and consequences of digital piracy while providing evidence answering my question. My key findings conclude that digital piracy is

Twenty years ago, the accessibility to the internet was limited and people were accessing the internet almost in homes or in work whereas today's availability of technology provides the internet consumers a wide range of services that can be accessed anywhere and anytime. A study conducted three years ago shows that only 16 out of 1000 people in Netherlands have used the internet in 2000. However, in 2010 this number had increased significantly to be 378 out of 1000 (Jacobs; 2012). Moreover, the previous point can be one of the reasons that caused the increase in illegal downloading because as the number of consumers is rising, with no doubt, the average of the films that have been downloaded will increase. Because all