Prohibition of illegal downloading of music and films

This is a very complex issue; depending on what we are, the focus may well vary, and they all make sense. For example, there’s still debate on whether “downloading cóntent” is as illegal as uploading. Now let me explain the details.

Since the late 1990s, media piracy has become a major threat to the entertainment industry and has caused significant financial losses. For example, studies have shown that in 2020, the annual global losses caused by illegal downloading hit a record high.     

To combát media piracy, countries have come together to take action. In the past, many developing countries had condoned such downloading. However, as globalization has progressed, they have realized the significance of copyright and started to crack down on media piracy. Despite these efforts, piracy persists. One reason is that when a country cracks down, operators move their servers to another country to avoid getting caught. Streaming and caching are not illegal yet, so they remain at large.           

Therefore, I think governments still need to take necessary action, in order to control intellectual rights properly. Thank you for your attention. [182 Words Type-D]