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Originally Posted by photon
Of course, but the analogy is flawed; if the site is selling copyrighted material without permission then they are in the wrong. But eBay isn't doing this, they're facilitating of a transaction between the individuals. The seller fakejeans2009 is the one breaking the law and should be the one prosecuted.
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True, but Ebay is a knowing accompliss and profiteer from the sale of fake goods.
How about this anology:
I start a website called "stolencars.com" where I allow people to auction stolen cars to people.
I didn't steal the cars, and I'm not selling them, so am I in the clear?