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Originally Posted by Oh Haha
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Wouldn't it be the same if you invited friends over to watch a DVD in the house?
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No! Unless you charge your guests for food and beverages in which case you'd be in more trouble with the town running a bar/restaurant without a food/liquor license.
It's no different than hiring a band and not charging a cover/admission fee. You do it to attract patrons and keep them entertained. The longer they stay the more money they spend so the argument is you are benefiting from the performance/showing. You are using it to generate more income than you normally see without it.