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This article is from the Anime
Music FAQ, by Ru Igarashi with numerous contributions by
others.
29 Isn'T It Illegal For Stores To Sell Sm/Ea Cds?
Yes, it is. However, copyright laws require the copyright holder
to submit a complaint, rather than having law enforcement agencies
search for infringements. Most anime-related Japanese companies
haven't seen fit to pursue the matter, so stores can get away with
selling bootleg products. However, doing so does leave them open
to prosecution if a CD company suddently decides to clamp down.
If you feel strongly enough against a store selling bootlegs,
point out the items to the store manager/owner. Sometimes they
don't know any better. If they sell them knowingly, and if you
feel strongly enough about it, you can tell the manager you will
not patronize the store and will tell your friends about it.
Just be sure you have another source of anime goods.
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