[wellylug] piracy - was: Re: broadband recommendations, etc

[Rimu Atkinson]

>> of course, piracy is illegal. that doesn't mean that every time the
>> RIAA/MPAA *alleges* that someone is pirating a work that they claim
>> ownership of, that it's true.
>>
>> i could host a linux distro on bit-torrent... does that mean that my ISP
>> should shut me down if SCO (via BSA) sends them a DMCA letter?
>>
>> piracy is a matter for the courts, if it goes that far. i'm grateful for
>> the info, because i'd rather not vote (with my dollars) for an ISP that
>> serves the interest of the RIAA/MPAA rather than paying customers. OTOH,
>> multiple complaints over time... that could indicate a real problem.
>> otherwise, ISPs need to have a spam filter on RIAA/MPAA complaints.
>>
>>     
>
> Mr Smasher, sir...
>
> Dya suppose that ISPs are going to shut you down because you use P2P?
>
>
> But if you are caught deliberately breaching copyright law by pirating 
> media, then the ISP is within its rights to act, based on the terms & 
> conditions of service you agree to when you sign up.  Generally, these 
> are pretty much the same regardless of your provider.
>
>   
yep i agree. no isp, including xnet is going to cut you off for simply 
using p2p.

i was making sure everyone knew that xnet is one of the few isps that 
bothers to enforce that part of their terms and conditions.

i have spoken to a guy who worked for 2 major NZ ISPs, and his job 
involved ignoring emails like that.

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=49&TopicId=14547

R

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