Good point, but I think they are looking to change that in some way. Some kind of broadband tax that would cover things like iPlayer.

You do still have to pay the licence if you own a TV but don't even have it tuned in and just watch DVDs, the fact the equipment is capable of picking up a live broadcast is enough.

I'm not complaining about the licence system, I think it's a good thing. And that is proved by people living in a country where some of the most popular programs ever made come from still want to watch BBC content. My point was that even though some people's perception that we get it for free so they should be able to get it for free doesn't make it any more or less of a crime when you illegally download it on a torrent.

Cheers

Cris.