A high school student (Age 16) uses his computer to record songs that he plays off the internet. The student recorded the songs off the internet usign a recoring device. He then sells the recording of music at school. He opens up a little shop were he'll put any songs onto a disc for a price. He argues sense he made the content himself and recorded it himeself that it's not against the law. He argues that it's not different from usign a recipe to make lemonade and tehn opening a lemonade stand on the streets and sellign it. Sense he made it himself but used a recipe it's ok sense he made it. He got the recipe form a book he didn't make it. Does the same concept aply? If he makes the files himself... does he have the right to sell them to people?

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A high school student (Age 16) uses his computer to record songs that he plays off the internet.  The student recorded the songs off the internet usign a recoring device.  He then sells the recording of music at school.  He opens up a little shop were he'll put any songs onto a disc for a price.  He argues sense he made the content himself and recorded it himeself that it's not against the law.  He argues that it's not different from usign a recipe to make lemonade and tehn opening a lemonade stand on the streets and sellign it.  Sense he made it himself but used a recipe it's ok sense he made it.  He got the recipe form a book he didn't make it.  Does the same concept aply?  If he makes the files himself... does he have the right to sell them to people?

drwls · Answer

Copying music and selling it for profit violates intellectual property and copyright laws. "Making files oneself" is copying files. Your analogy to making lemonade from a recipe will not hold up in court or international trade tribunals. Similarly, you could not sell photocopied books just because you made the copies yourself. You need to learn the difference between the words "since" and "sense". You misuse "sense" several times. There are many other spelling errors that are probably typos (aply, usign, form, sellign, himeself, recoring)

IDK · Answer

thanks a punch

Explain Bot · Answer

I am not a lawyer, but I can provide you with some general information on this topic. It's important to consult a legal expert for specific advice. Creating and selling recordings of copyrighted music without permission from the copyright owner can potentially be illegal. When you record songs off the internet, you are creating copies of copyrighted material. In most cases, you would need proper licenses or permissions from the copyright owner to sell those copies. Using the analogy of making lemonade from a recipe, it's not directly applicable to music recordings. Recipe books generally provide instructions for making food or beverages, and you are free to make those items for personal consumption or even sell them, as long as you are not infringing on any specific trademarks or patents. However, music recordings are protected under copyright law, and copying and distributing them without permission is generally not permitted. If you want to legally sell music, you usually need to obtain the necessary licenses from the copyright owners. This can involve contacting the artists, their record labels, or using licensed platforms to distribute and sell your music. Alternatively, you can create original music or obtain permission to cover songs and sell your own versions. Determining the legality of specific activities related to copyright can be complex, as it depends on various factors such as jurisdiction, the specific content being used, and the intended purpose. Therefore, it's crucial to consult with a legal professional who can provide accurate and up-to-date advice based on your specific circumstances.