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Sorry Guys!!

I wasn't aware that they are in fact 'Pirated' styles - But you now have me thinking (and its painful!).

Surely styles can only be 'Pirated' - if it can be proven that any particular style or styles they sell are in fact 'Properly Copyrighted'. I have been in many discussions on other Forums as to so called 'Intellectual Copyright' also the laws and costs of Copyrighting music - particularly Songs, Styles, Mp3's and Midi Files that have been 'openly' available on the many Forums that Members post on.

A 'Blanket' Copyright claim displayed on a forum for its contents is not valid, unless registered and paid for (45 pounds 70 Dollars in UK for each song or specified collection of songs, such as on a DVD). That is why a lot of Forums are 'Locked' to deter theft - but in reality it is impossible to recognise when registering, whether a new member is 'legit', and won't be there to perloin files and pass them to others.

In the final analysis - I don't believe any private individual has ever sued for 'Intellectual Copyright' on such files, therefore the word 'Copyright' when related to posted styles is invalid, and ergo - the claim that they are 'Pirated'.

May I respectfully suggest that for someone new to Technics, and with only a few styles in their collection (you can never have too many !) - The Vendor of these styles has done the job of collecting styles from all the nooks and crannies on Tinternet, and would guess that a good proportion are no longer around!

Can it be proven there are any commecially produced Styles in there - as the major supplier of these styles worldwide (No names, but he eats Strawberries in Rotherham, Yorkshire!), has and is successfully taking theft of his properly copyrighted products to Court.

If I am wrong or misguided in my beliefs, then, as ever - in the light of sensible discussion, I remain to be convinced.

Kindest regards and respects,

John

PS... I wasn't intending to buy any - but thought it was of interest and for discussion!

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