The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #71896   Message #1233755
Posted By: Gurney
26-Jul-04 - 03:01 AM
Thread Name: Oh no - somebody stole my CD collection
Subject: RE: Oh no - somebody stole my CD collection
I'm a little puzzled by the recriminations from GUEST, who does not want anyone to send the unfortunate Maryrrf copies of her stolen CD's, which she once legitimatly owned.
Copying recordings FOR YOUR OWN USE (such as in the car) is perfectly legal, even sensible, and if she HAD burned copies for them, the loss would have been only that of the trouble of replacing them. If someone burns copies for Maryrrf, and then she burns further copies for her own at-home use, she will only have what she originally paid for. It isn't the same thing at all as burning pirate copies.

I would suggest that the theft be reported, though. Some public-spirited person may find them and turn them in. Yes, they do still exist.
Mind you, anyone so inclined might be more likely to break into a car to nick copies than even originals, as they could be ANYTHING.