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[–] Aux@feddit.uk 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It doesn't. You can download anything you want, distribution is what is illegal and criminal.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Downloading is still infringement. Distribution is worse, but I don't think it's a criminal matter, still just civil.

[–] Aux@feddit.uk 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Maybe in some weird countries.

[–] bufalo1973@lemm.ee 1 points 4 hours ago

Torrent means you download and also upload to others when you have some parts.