Which is an accurate description of the legality of file sharing, wherein you upload music files that others can download?

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It is not sharing, but stealing copyrighted work.
It is not sharing, but stealing copyrighted work.

It is absolutely legal, so long as the person you share files with is a friend.
It is absolutely legal, so long as the person you share files with is a friend.

It is only illegal if the files are from well-known artists.
It is only illegal if the files are from well-known artists.

It has nothing to do with copyright laws.

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The most accurate description of the legality of file sharing, wherein you upload music files that others can download, is:

It is not sharing, but stealing copyrighted work.

Uploading and sharing music files without permission from the copyright holder is generally considered a violation of copyright law, regardless of the popularity of the artist or whether the files are shared with friends.