When copyright lawyers come knocking at Reddit’s door, the administrators can point to the Megathread and say, "We aren't hosting stolen movies. We're hosting a discussion about where movies might be found."
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The Megathread is broken down into categories that would make any librarian proud: r/piracy megathreas
Furthermore, legitimate companies watch the Megathread like hawks. Software giants send Reddit legal threats to remove links to keygens. Disney's legal team has successfully pressured Reddit to remove specific "how-to" guides for ripping Disney+ streams. But the Megathread operates on a hydra principle: cut off one link, and three more grow in its place. Is the Megathread ethical? That depends on who you ask. When copyright lawyers come knocking at Reddit’s door,