A guest post from our own Mrs. Nadler:
With the ubiquitous use of technology in our everyday lives many new questions are posed. Should we share music? Is it ok to watch TV shows that are now appearing on different internet sites? Does it matter which site we use? Should I rent the movie instead of downloading it for free? In contemporary culture the use or misuse of music,movies, and files are a common occurrence and one that is not always properly thought through. Every once in a while students ask me about the ethical, legal, and halachic stance on these issues. For anyone who is interested in this discussion, I would recommend you read David Pogue's recent blog post and make sure to read the comments which yield a multitude of interesting perspectives. My intent is not to provide you with a psak din or tell you what to do but rather to encourage you to question your actions and to motivate you to think through this personally relevant ethical issue.
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