copyright infringement

[charuu]

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So I am currently filling out secondaries and one of the questions for Einstein is:
I have been the recipient of a warning notice for a non-academic issue that did not result in a disciplinary action.

Over the summer, I received an e-mail for copyright infringement to delete one song that was found to be in violation. I immediately deleted the song and filled out an online form saying I would not engage in illegal downloads in the future, etc.
The issue was resolved and I'm pretty sure it's not on my transcript or anything. However, my dean was CC-ed on the whole e-mail so should I report this to Einstein as a yes?

 

[Barcu]

So I am currently filling out secondaries and one of the questions for Einstein is:
I have been the recipient of a warning notice for a non-academic issue that did not result in a disciplinary action.

Over the summer, I received an e-mail for copyright infringement to delete one song that was found to be in violation. I immediately deleted the song and filled out an online form saying I would not engage in illegal downloads in the future, etc.
The issue was resolved and I'm pretty sure it's not on my transcript or anything. However, my dean was CC-ed on the whole e-mail so should I report this to Einstein as a yes?

That's an odd question because it would be hard to verify.

I would say honesty is the best course of action here. Plus, having only one illegal song and then doing everything that was asked to resolve it doesn't seem like it should be a problem at all.

 

[gettheleadout]

That's an odd question because it would be hard to verify.

I would say honesty is the best course of action here. Plus, having only one illegal song and then doing everything that was asked to resolve it doesn't seem like it should be a problem at all.

I second this. I cannot possibly imagine an adcom would care about that, so not only would telling them upfront be the best course of action, but it's also unlikely it will even affect you.

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

It might affect you if he asks you the name of the artist and you find out he's a big fan of that artist. 😀

 

[kpcrew]

hahaha
you'd be hard pressed to find someone who has never engaged in copyright infringement

 

[pkwraith]

Unless there's a follow up meeting with an actual institutional member, I personally would not (and in fact, did not) report it. Those things are usually batched emails the IT department sends out in response to requests from RIAA. I guess you can report it if you really want to.

 

[charuu]

Unless there's a follow up meeting with an actual institutional member, I personally would not (and in fact, did not) report it. Those things are usually batched emails the IT department sends out in response to requests from RIAA. I guess you can report it if you really want to.

there was no follow-up meeting
and yeah it was a request from RIAA

i'm really tempted not to report it but it seems like everyone is voting on "honesty is the best policy"

 

[pkwraith]

Hmmm, maybe I might need to evaluate my position, as apparently file sharing kills people.

Illegal downloading kills 4:
http://boingboing.net/2011/09/16/insurer-music-festival-tragedy-caused-by-illegal-downloading.html

 

[willen101383]

I would never ever ever mention this...but that is me. I wouldnt want to needlessly raise a flag on my app over something that really doesnt even involve the school. Wont affect you one way or another.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

a "friend" of mine got one of those as well. He ignored it and nothing ever happened. he stopped downloading illegally. true story.

 

[chrissyxf]

I don't think a violation involving one downloaded song will raise any real flags...what will raise a flag? them finding out that you lied about it. yes, the chances of them finding out are probably minimal to none but i personally wouldn't risk it. not worth the anxiety, at least for me.

 

[Law2Doc]

a "friend" of mine got one of those as well. He ignored it and nothing ever happened. he stopped downloading illegally. true story.

Risky gamble. A lot of young people have been hit with thousands of dollars in fines for relatively innocuous downloads. In theory the can be hit with a lot more, plus jail time if convicted. The statute of limitations is several years so just because nothing happens right away doesn't mean it couldnt happen a year or two later. As a lawyer I really wouldn't recommend ignoring this.

 

[ensuii]

i dont think anyone would care...i received a similar notice in my freshman year of college but i completely forgot about it when i applied. in my application process, none of it mattered and i doubt they would kick me out of my 3rd year of med school if they found out.

also, if i remember correctly, in my second year of med school i got a letter from my ISP provider because my ******ed roommate tried downloading the bluray for inception and i had to go online and say i deleted it. honestly, i think things like the aforementioned issue are pretty common for people of our generation and it just doesn't hold any relevance to med school applications one way or another. report it if you want. i completely forgot about it when i applied and hadn't even thought about it until reading this thread.

best of luck to you.