First of all, I know some aren't going to like this conversation and are going to want to immediately close the topic. I am not asking for any more than I already know when it comes to circumventing something, so can we give it a chance?
From what I understand, when using peer to peer networks or torrents, your ip address can be seen by organizations that may not like what is being downloaded. For these organizations (excluding government run organizations) to be able to take legal action, they need to actually see the file on your computer. A program called peer guardian is commonly used to block addresses from organizations that are known to seek this information. This means no legal action could be taken, assuming no government organizations have an interest in what you are downloading.
One step further:
I live on a college campus and use the university's internet. Students have been known to get their connection suspended. I am not sure if this is because warning letters have been received, or if it is because they can just tell see what is going on.
In a nutshell, is someone in my position likely to stay out of trouble if "blacklisted" ip addresses are blocked?
From what I understand, when using peer to peer networks or torrents, your ip address can be seen by organizations that may not like what is being downloaded. For these organizations (excluding government run organizations) to be able to take legal action, they need to actually see the file on your computer. A program called peer guardian is commonly used to block addresses from organizations that are known to seek this information. This means no legal action could be taken, assuming no government organizations have an interest in what you are downloading.
One step further:
I live on a college campus and use the university's internet. Students have been known to get their connection suspended. I am not sure if this is because warning letters have been received, or if it is because they can just tell see what is going on.
In a nutshell, is someone in my position likely to stay out of trouble if "blacklisted" ip addresses are blocked?