Some would regard the reason somewhat legally shaky, but most don't see a big problem with it... I run a fileserver for anime episodes which have not yet been licensed in north america... Arguably, it's illegal whether or not it's licensed in america, seeing as it's copyrighted in Japan.. however nobody really kicks up a fuss because it's all for non profit, and fans, at least the ones who resepect the american companies, will stop distributing such videos when the american company, such as ADV, announces that they bought rights to show xx..
The issue now is that I'm connected to 5 networks at once -- I don't really watch all the channels, as it can't be done.. but I occasionally chat in one or two if I'm feeling up to chatting with the locals.. It just annoys me that I can't see what files I'm sending or recieving, nor can I see private messages, as my switchbar is already filled up with channel windows..
