Tape trading
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Tape Trading
KTMA Years
A phenomenon that happened early in the shows life was tape trading. Even while it was still on KTMA viewers of the show started taping it to show to their friends. This was a major impact on getting people to tune in to its odd time spot. During the first few seasons of the Comedy Central years a tribute was given to these early promoters with the credit reading "Keep Circulating the Tapes."
Today
Many websites are set up to allow trading of tapes and DVDs. There is even a section of the Satellite News devoted to fan trading.
Legality
Selling, and copying to distribute copyrighted material is prohibited. However, direct trading of tapes and DVDs is somewhat unregulated.
