Jesus, even having the feds come to my house and take my computer would be just about the most shaming experience of my life. How would I explain to the roommates..

F' peer2peer smut.

I'm using CyberScrub to delete "beyond recovery" most of the stuff on my HD. Is there anything in the registry or anything I need to worry about. I am pretty much computer illiterate, as my situation would suggest.

It works better if you don't reformat the disk because all the existing data
moving around overwrites the sectors that used to have the offending data.

Since you "emptied" the disk first, you'll have to get one of those secure delete
tools to scrub all of that empty space now.

The main thing is DON'T PANIC. It's not like the stuff has a magic spell on it
that psychically drags feds to your door. Just delete the little bit you got by
accident and defrag and no cop on the planet will be able to claim you are some
kind of evil porn addict.

Haha! No joke. That's almost as bad as going to prison.

Hey All.

Not sure if anybody is checking this thread any longer, but I have some thoughts and issues to discuss along the lines of "underage nudity."

First of all, somebody mentioned previously that most files are labeled incorrectly, either in an effort to make people think they are what they aren't, or to make people think they aren't what they really are (what?). For example, my first foray into this subject came one day when I had results that included "16yo," "17yo," etc (i.e. under 18) in the title. At first, I think to myself, "why in God's name would anybody BLATANTLY ADVERTISE that these files are of underage people? This can't be real." I was very suspicious, at first thinking that the people really were of age. Afterward, I thought that the reason they were advertising "Hey, I'm illegal" to the world was because they were bait courtesy of the FBI. Anyway, I selected one, downloaded it to about 50%, then paused and previewed. The person depicted was indeed young, but COULD have been 18. Too close for comfort, thought I. So cancel, delete the temp.

Upon further research, I read that "deleting is not enough." I promptly downloaded the free program aptly titled "Eraser," which can both erase (i.e. overwrite randomly slash scrambling) both empty space of a HD, as well as erasing the Recycle Bin. I've had good results, and have considered formatting and reinstalling Windows, but recent posts have caused me to feel that it may not be worth it.

Well now, after reviewing the posts on this subject, I'm torn between those that feel that a few accidental files (which does happen to friggin' EVERYONE) are harmless and those that have gotten nailed for just that, i.e. a few accidental files, i.e. Mr. Killians.

I would be very anxious to hear anyone's and everyone's response to this, as well as welcoming suggestions as to further courses of action. I think that I've been relatively careful and responsible as to my actions (Erasing, etc). One very good piece of advice for those still wishing to download legit porn (ahem) is to be AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE. Search for particular stars, studios, titles, and the like. Also, preview ASAP... if it's illicit, JUNK IT. I am not one of those people that leaves their comp on for days on end, sharing this and that. When I DL, I watch it every inch of the way.

OK Y'All. I welcome your rejoinder.

yea of course theres people from other countrys on limewire and i got to repect that, but i think we all know whats right and wrong about this subject in america

Oh give me a break! This is a real question? Rule of thumb for anything thought possibly illegal; If you have to ask, it usually is. In the U.S., people in prison despise that kind of person. They don't care if you make it, produce it, buy it, give it, sell it, condone it or came upon it quite by accident. If you get prosecuted for the offence and go to prison, you'll get more attention than you've ever gotten in your entire life. Hollywood stars don't get the kind of attention this kind of person would get. Moreover, common sense tells any rational thinking human being this is illegal and anyone who has anything directly or indirectly to do with that kind of filth should be tarred, feathered and lit on fire, then put out to feel an inkling of the long lasting pain they cause. If what you have is accidental, rid yourself of it immediately!!!

what a bunch of wackos we should tar and feather you, cause you sound crazy

The dangers of KP on your PC go beyond legal issues. If you are applying for a security clearance, job in a family oriented company, child care, political office and the like and it is discovered, your life will be HELL. Some enemies hacked in a local judge's computer and found KP (or put it there): his life is ruined.

Hey guys, sorry for bumping this up like.

About 2 months ago I came into a sticky situation like all else on here. Downloaded a 8 minute movie, with a completly fine title.

Turned out to be something that kind of looked like...yep. Now I closed, deleted, defraged (If this is the standard type of defrag you are talking about like, right clicking on screen etc) but am still **** worried.

Live in UK, not as strict as US but I simply want a straight answer, are the coppers gonna bust down me door?