[mythtv-users] recorded shows

[Tobias Luetke]

J. Donavan Stanley wrote:

> Michael wrote:
> 
>> Is there an online mailing list or similar that mythtv users can post to
>> for shows that they've missed that someone else may have recorded?  I
>> missed the Michael Jackson special on CBS and wanted a copy.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Michael
>>
> 
> To do so would violate US and international copyright law...

Even if the item was publically broadcasted ?
( e.g. no subscription based channel )

May I lend my VHS tapes to friends or is that forbidden too ?