Hey, I just recently got Limewire and started downloading some things, then I found out a little bit more about the dangers of file-sharing (legal mumbo-jumbo and what not) and I immediately killed my downloads and deleted the ones on my hard drive that had already completed! I have also no completely removed limewire from my system. So, I should be ok right? Or does it depend on the file type?I just want no part in illegal file-sharing and want to make sure I'm safe. Since I cancelled it all and deleted it all of my hard drive I should be ok right?

are we a little paranoid? looks like the RIAA magic is working on you...they want you to be scared

Listen buddy, I understand your concerns, there have been recent cases of several people getting prosecuted in the United States for illegal music and other file sharing.

HOWEVER: as an individual, as long as you are not sharing tens of THOUSANDS of files, they WILL not go after you.

You have to realize two facts:

1)There are over 100,000,000 people who share songs and other files "illegally" online... No police organization has the need or capacity to arrest, or attack all such people.

2)The people who DO get charged, or in any trouble, are those who actually:
a)Share SEVERAL thousand songs around the clock, OR

b) Acutally use illegal file downloads to make money.

What i'm saying is that you are DEFINETLY FINE, you will not be in trouble, so long as you have not done either of the previously discussed activities. But listen man, its safe and easy to share files online with limewire, and no one gives a damn if you download a few songs/videos etc. so long as you aren't giving thousands away online. ALSO dont forget the non-illegal file sharing that is possible with this program. For example, video-game patches, pictures, Program updates/free software.

There is nothing illegal about using file-sharing software, its just how you use it.

Thanks, I needed that. No I DO NOT share tens of thousands of files and yes I've only downloaded a few things. It's just that no one I know knows anything about this stuff so I didn't have the first clue about it. I don't have anyone to talk to about it. You've helped a lot. Thank you!