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Is it okay to download videos from YouTube?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by contentedge, Dec 5, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Gang,
    Is it okay to download videos from sites like youtube? Or is there any copyright issue involved in this?
     
    contentedge, Dec 5, 2007 IP
  2. anions

    anions Notable Member

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    When you watch a video, your browser downloads the video to the cache and shows it to you.
    So if you're watching vids on youtube, flurl, etc; you're already downloading them ;)
     
    anions, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  3. techblog

    techblog Banned

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    #3
    It depends on the copyright on each individual video.
     
    techblog, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    prilep Well-Known Member

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    #4
    You can download them but do not re-distribute them.

    - Prilep :D
     
    prilep, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    godofwriting Banned

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    #5
    technically i think you can download them unless any specific restriction in mentioned... not sure though...
     
    godofwriting, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  6. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #6
    so you cant upload the .flv files to your own site? i think it depends on each video...
     
    mikey1090, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  7. contentedge

    contentedge Active Member

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    I thought it would be of no harm if I downloaded a video from YouTube and kept it for my private purpose, without redistributing it? Am I wrong or am I right? I found a few damn good videos on YouTube and I don't know if I could go ahead and download them? Have you guys downloaded videos from YouTube before? Anyone can give some "inside" information on this? Thanks very much in advance for your time guys.
     
    contentedge, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    #8
    If you use it for your private use
    Yes you can !!
     
    birdsq, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    #9
    Sure you can , there is no policy on youtube prohibiting to do so.
     
    procrastinator, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    contentedge Active Member

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    So, I can download it. Thanks very much for your time guys. :)
     
    contentedge, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    nickypunjabi Active Member

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    well frnd feel feel to use the youtube
    its all yours
    there is prob in using it
    i have been using it since years
     
    nickypunjabi, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    #12
    I'm pretty sure it's fine to download the videos for your personal use only but a check of YouTubes TOS would be a good idea.
     
    Riot Web Media, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    #13
    You Tube let's you embedded it and link to it so it must be okay. I'm not a lawyer so consult yours.
     
    rmartish, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    techblog Banned

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    Waffleguy Well-Known Member

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    I have a feeling the OP wants to download the vids and watch them on an ipod or something. I'm pretty sure it is legal to do. I bought some 3 dollar software off of ebay that works great for that purpose.
     
    Waffleguy, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    #16
    Most of the video's on youtube are on so many places that you'll be fine unless its something like those simpsons/family guy episodes that keep getting deleted for copyright purposes.
     
    farkedup, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    lightstarm2k Well-Known Member

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    #17
    Yes right :D.
     
    lightstarm2k, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    contentedge Active Member

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    Waffleguy, you're right. I do want to check out those videos in my iPod. Thanks very much for clarifying the doubt. Everyone else, thanks very much for your time. I really appreciate your time and effort to answer my query. :)
     
    contentedge, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    discuss4u Well-Known Member

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    I think it should be ok for your own private use only.
     
    discuss4u, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    If your in doubt don't download why risk being sued by everybody.
     
    rmartish, Dec 10, 2007 IP
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