ISP's new Copyright Alert System (aka RIAA's the six strike anti-piracy program)

[JEDI]

http://lifehacker.com/5986961/the-c...the-new-six-strikes-anti piracy-program-works

The Copyright Alert System is a policy created by the Center for Copyright Information with backing from the RIAA and other copyright organizations along with the major internet service providers: AT&T, Cablevision, Comcast, Time Warner, and Verizon. The group monitors peer-to-peer file transfers, and sends out email notices when it detects you're downloading copyrighted material (via BitTorrent)


No asking for how to pirate.

AT Moderator ElFenix

 

[Pardus]

seedbox

 

[ImpulsE69]

As posted in another thread. The process isn't flawless because other people can and will get blamed for something they didn't do. (But according to some, apparently it's your fault anyway. Tell that to the grandparents with the botnets).

 

[Kaido]

When I first heard of this, I wondered who they were targeting.

But then I remembered all the people I know who think that Frostwire = unlimited free music. And download coupon apps. And sometimes use AOL 🙁

 

[Kaido]

As posted in another thread. The process isn't flawless because other people can and will get blamed for something they didn't do. (But according to some, apparently it's your fault. Tell that to the grandparents with the botnets).

This kills me:

You can file for an independent review process to get the alert removed, but it costs $35.

I bet this will be another huge money-maker for them. I know a ton of people who don't secure their wifi because they live in the sticks and don't really care, but you can get really screwed that way if you're not careful.

 

[SheHateMe]

Who seeds anymore, anyway? Most of the people downloading shit are leechers. They take what the want and leave.

 

[busydude]

I bet this will be another huge money-maker for them. I know a ton of people who don't secure their wifi because they live in the sticks and don't really care, but you can get really screwed that way if you're not careful.

Courts in California has stated that it is not possible to prosecute a person based on an IP address alone. The prosecutors must also provide additional proofs to prove that the person committed the crime and not someone else using his internet connection.

http://torrentlawyer.wordpress.com/...s-to-what-constitutes-copyright-infringement/

 

[Wonderful Pork]

This kills me:



I bet this will be another huge money-maker for them. I know a ton of people who don't secure their wifi because they live in the sticks and don't really care, but you can get really screwed that way if you're not careful.

The $35 fee is refunded if you win the appeal.

I'd be interested to learn the win/loss ratio though...

 

[ImpulsE69]

LMAO

2) name the prepubescent male member of the family as the defendant.

 

[JEDI]

hm.. apprently some torrent sites (like a big one by the Bay) have adjusted and have an option for anonymous torrent downloads via their free VPN.

 

[FelixDeCat]

When did lifehacker become the goto place for information these days? That fleabitten place is little more than a blogspot advertising trap.

 

[dud]

As posted in another thread. The process isn't flawless because other people can and will get blamed for something they didn't do. (But according to some, apparently it's your fault anyway. Tell that to the grandparents with the botnets).

Someone sounds a bit bitter. I wonder why?

 

[ImDonly1]

So instead of using public trackers, you can just use private trackers. Problem solved?

 

[SKORPI0]

As posted in another thread. The process isn't flawless because other people can and will get blamed for something they didn't do. (But according to some, apparently it's your fault anyway. Tell that to the grandparents with the botnets).

Someone sounds a bit bitter. I wonder why?

MPAA can kiss my internet service provider ^_^

 

[Raduque]

My ISP is not participating in this sham. 🙂

 

[Anonemous]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2304885

 

[JEDI]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2304885

ppsst... look at the date of my OP

 

[blackangst1]

My ISP is not participating in this sham. 🙂

Mine neither.

 

[Anonemous]

ppsst... look at the date of my OP

Didn't say it was a RE 🙂 There's more discussion there as well.

 

[pcslookout]

I wish we could add rep to people's post.

My ISP is not participating in this either.

JEDI lol you asked how to pirate what a noob.

 

[Sahakiel]

Wonder how long before someone figures out how to abuse the reporting system.

 

[pcslookout]

Wonder how long before someone figures out how to abuse the reporting system.

It is already being abused!

Just look at usenet.

 

[Pray To Jesus]

#1 Try to buy stuff
#2 Pirating is not bad. Sometimes it's very helpful.
#3 If you don't have money, try to pirate less and buy more. You can do it!
#4 Support the stuff that you love. Trust me, it pays to support stuff you love.

 

[ImpulsE69]

I don't have enough money to buy things after I give it all to Jesus every Sunday.

 

[pcslookout]

#1 Try to buy stuff
#2 Pirating is not bad. Sometimes it's very helpful.
#3 If you don't have money, try to pirate less and buy more. You can do it!
#4 Support the stuff that you love. Trust me, it pays to support stuff you love.

This.

Like he said sometimes you can't get it any other way.