When is it ok to copy digital media? Take this survey! Do you think it’s proper to buy a CD, rip it to your hard drive, and then make copies for your own personal use on multiple devices or
1. Do you think it’s proper to buy a CD, rip it to your hard drive, and then make copies for your own personal use on multiple devices or computers? 2. Do you think it’s proper to buy a CD, rip it to your hard drive, and then trade in the CD at your local used-media store or online? 3. Is it OK to borrow a CD from a friend and rip it to your hard drive? 4. Is it proper to buy a CD and make a copy for a friend? 5. If you buy a DRM-protected track from an online music or video store like iTunes, is it proper to strip the DRM and make an unprotected backup copy? 6. If you rent a DVD from Netflix or Blockbuster, is it OK to make a copy before you return it? 7. If you miss an episode of your favorite TV program from a broadcast network, is it OK to download it from BitTorrent or a file-sharing network? 8. Does it make a difference if it’s a program from a subscription-only channel like HBO? 9. Does it make a difference if the same program is available for free with ads from an “official” website or for a charge from an online service? 10. What is your role in education?