A couple of questions

[fishboy]

I have just started realizing the extent of the risks involved with file-sharing....so i have come up with a few questions. Please dont flame me if the questions are stupid :;)

1.Just what are the chances of getting caught?
2.Do different programs, allow for safer sharing than others?
3.If i only have about 8 songs in my shared folder, am i still vulnerable to getting caught...i ask this because i rarely see any uploads on the transfer sections?
4. Do programs like Peer guardian actually help?
5. What are other fool-proof methods to reducing the risks?
6. Does the RIAA first give out a notice or a warning before finally taking actions?

Thanks to anyone who takes the time.

[hawkburn]

I have just started realizing the extent of the risks involved with file-sharing....so i have come up with a few questions. Please dont flame me if the questions are stupid :;)

1.Just what are the chances of getting caught? about 1000 out of 40 million or so
2.Do different programs, allow for safer sharing than others? less users = less notice
3.If i only have about 8 songs in my shared folder, am i still vulnerable to getting caught...i ask this because i rarely see any uploads on the transfer sections? Usually the people getting caught have 300 or more mp3's
4. Do programs like Peer guardian actually help? no
5. What are other fool-proof methods to reducing the risks? not file sharing
6. Does the RIAA first give out a notice or a warning before finally taking actions? they subpoena you, youll get that before a lawsuit.. but it just means the lawsuit is coming.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time.

I answered in your quote next to your questions.

[cjules13]

nice answers hawkburn!