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

[Stephen Judd]

> > 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.

Yeah, it comes down to provider policy. Unlike the US we don't yet
have a DMCA equivalent. Also, it's up to copyright holders to seek a
remedy for infringement. It's not a crime as such yet, although I
believe the new bill takes some unfortunate steps in that direction.