A file sharing system and method for sharing media files facilitates sharing of media without permitting the media to be downloaded, or stored on a server. The file sharing system may further enable lists of files to be shared and responses to be delivered to the media owner during playback by a user. A communication function exists within the system to enable users to communicate with other users within the system. Sharing of digital content may be accepted or rejected by users of the system, and a local personal storage device may be utilized to enable the storing and sharing of media that is hosted off the cloud.