Why does everyone think that watching a streaming copy of a movie on a website is legal?

Question

You are not paying for it, a person that goes to the theater pays to view, and does not get a copy. Please show me an article to support your views. I will prove you wrong.

Answer 1

I go to a website that has movies that are in the public domain, ie the copyright has expired.  It ain't Lord of the Rings but if you like really old B&W movies you can see them legally on line.  That's why I think I can watch streaming movies legally but I don't know about everyone.  

Answer 2

They could buy it on iTunes or rent it from Netflicks and STILL not leave the house, that's not the answer.

They don't care.  That's the truth.  That and they're ignorant of the law.  I actually saw an answer "It's not illegal if you're not caught."  Yes it is, it's still illegal whether you're caught or not.

Mostly I think it has to do with intelligence and whether a person has it or not.

Wow The-School.org, WHERE do they get the money from!?  Thin air?!  No, people who rent the movies or see it in the theater.  Wow.  A classic example of intelligence there...or lack there of.  "Poof, here's your money, make the movie," says the magic genie.

Answer 3

Um...I don't know. People just watch it for free because of the price of gas and sh*t. Plus, they never have to leave thier house! Can't beat that, lol!