Consuming the "lime"...

It has been an ongoing online debate as to whether the file sharing program, "Limewire", has been that of an illegal downloading website. My argument is that firstly, why should it be if no one has shut it down by now. Secondly, the only recorded incident of it being an illegal threat is the case against someone accused of using file-sharing computer programs to commit identity theft who used LimeWire to search other people's computers for inadvertently shared financial information and then using it to obtain credit cards for an online shopping spree. This is somewhat a mild case when taking into consideration the many other scandals taking place online on a wide internet scale. The true beauty of Limewire lies in its ability to access us everyday internet users to an entire world of music and artists. By typing in a simple keyword, connects us to our desired music tastes where we are able to access them and save them onto our computer systems for our enjoyment...The mp3 files can then be efficiently and swiftly added to our mp3 collection on our iPods so to have 24 hour access to our favourite "tunes." With my experience of Limewire, I have had no encounters with viruses or any other bugs for that matter. In addition, Limewire is FREE!!! Some people may perceive this to be illegal as there are no royalties paid to the concerned artists when songs are downloaded. However, only the simple Limewire program is free limiting us to our access, thereby controlling what we download, enhancing Limewires legal ability. It encourages the user to pay a fee, which will then give the user access to LimeWire PRO which gives the user greater access to items that were previously unattainable. Recently Limewire came out with its own store. In this respect, I dont see how Limewire can be an illegal tool. It is mild compared to the way that the file-sharing program, Napster, used to operate. It gives us everyday individuals a chance to share our music experiences, whilst providing more advanced usage of the system at a very reasonable cost...I think Limewire has caused a music revolution!!!Limewire, I solute you!xxx