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Media Companies Track Pirated Downloads For Marketing Purposes | TorrentFreak [# ! note... - 0 views

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shariing piracy downloading media culture help industry marketing purposes boosting sales aside

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[ Ernesto on February 18, 2015 C: 0 Breaking A new report released by Tru Optik shows that there are hundreds of millions of active BitTorrent users who together shared 18 billion files last year. The data is being used to show media companies the scale of the "unmonetized" demand for their products while offering a tool to target pirates with the right offerings. ...] [# ! yes, sharers must be respected and rewarded as industry # ! advanced advisors, instead of being persecuted...]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">[ Ernesto on February 18, 2015 C: 0 Breaking A new report released by Tru Optik shows that there are hundreds of millions of active BitTorrent users who together shared 18 billion files last year. The data is being used to show media companies the scale of the "unmonetized" demand for their products while offering a tool to target pirates with the right offerings. ...] [# ! yes, sharers must be respected and rewarded as industry # ! advanced advisors, instead of being persecuted...]</div>

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Embedding Is Not Copyright Infringement, EU Court Rules | TorrentFreak - 1 views

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embedding contents web pages legal no copyright infringement court rules EU justice

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" Ernesto on October 25, 2014 C: 50 Breaking The Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a landmark verdict this week. The Court ruled that embedding copyrighted videos is not copyright infringement, even if the source video was uploaded without permission." [# ! #iMagine... ! … the #commotion # ! mainly, for Th@se who want to control every little # ! thing on the #web (@ll these that you think, # ! included…) # ! ;) ]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on October 25, 2014 C: 50 Breaking The Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a landmark verdict this week. The Court ruled that embedding copyrighted videos is not copyright infringement, even if the source video was uploaded without permission." [# ! #iMagine... ! … the #commotion # ! mainly, for Th@se who want to control every little # ! thing on the #web (@ll these that you think, # ! included…) # ! ;) ]</div>

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Grooveshark Publishes Proactive Anti-Piracy Policy | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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grooveshark publishes anti-piracy policies always legit

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" Andy on April 3, 2015 C: 0 Breaking After a judge handed down a summary judgment in its case against EMI this week, embattled music streaming service Grooveshark has published a new anti-piracy policy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on April 3, 2015 C: 0 Breaking After a judge handed down a summary judgment in its case against EMI this week, embattled music streaming service Grooveshark has published a new anti-piracy policy."</div>

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Research: Piracy Increases Literacy and Access to Knowledge | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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research piracy increases literacy access knowledge however

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" Ernesto on April 5, 2015 C: 0 News New research published by the African Governance and Development Institute shows that piracy increases literacy and the spread of knowledge. The researchers warn against the adoption of strict anti-piracy policies, but note that not all copyright protection is bad."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on April 5, 2015 C: 0 News New research published by the African Governance and Development Institute shows that piracy increases literacy and the spread of knowledge. The researchers warn against the adoption of strict anti-piracy policies, but note that not all copyright protection is bad."</div>

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Music Group Wants ISPs to Spy on Customers to Stop Piracy | TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 0 views

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music group wants ISPs spy customers stop piracy bad far beyond Intellectual Property protection :(

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  # ! #WARNING: '#Spying' goes far beyond of 'combating' 'Piracy' # ! it is connivence with political and economical powers to # ! #snoop citizens' lives...
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"># ! #WARNING: '#Spying' goes far beyond of 'combating' 'Piracy' # ! it is connivence with political and economical powers to # ! #snoop citizens' lives...</div>
  
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[ Andy on March 24, 2015 C: 0 Breaking In a response to the draft code tabled to deal with the Australian online-piracy problem, some of the world's largest music publishers have presented a set of draconian measures. ISPs should not only use technology to spy on their own customers, but also to proactively block access to infringing content and websites. ...]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">[ Andy on March 24, 2015 C: 0 Breaking In a response to the draft code tabled to deal with the Australian online-piracy problem, some of the world's largest music publishers have presented a set of draconian measures. ISPs should not only use technology to spy on their own customers, but also to proactively block access to infringing content and websites. ...]</div>

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EU Adopts 'Net Neutrality' Rules, Keeps Loopholes Open - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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net neutrality rues Europe favor paid prioritization widespread unbalanced trottling

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 Oct 15

" Ernesto on October 27, 2015 C: 25 Breaking The European Parliament adopted Europe's first net neutrality rules today, as part of the new telecoms package. However, many net neutrality proponents see the new regulation as a loss rather than a win, as it leaves the door open for widespread throttling and paid prioritization."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on October 27, 2015 C: 25 Breaking The European Parliament adopted Europe's first net neutrality rules today, as part of the new telecoms package. However, many net neutrality proponents see the new regulation as a loss rather than a win, as it leaves the door open for widespread throttling and paid prioritization."</div>

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YTS Reaches MPAA Deal But Dotcom Faces Decades in Jail? - TorrentFreak - 0 views

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 09 Nov 15

" Andy on November 8, 2015 C: 79 Opinion How does YTS, one of the most organized and notorious public torrent sites, strike a deal with Hollywood despite being listed as a notorious market by the U.S. government? We're all curious to know more, but spare a thought for Kim Dotcom. He's in the same country as the YTS operator but faces decades behind bars."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on November 8, 2015 C: 79 Opinion How does YTS, one of the most organized and notorious public torrent sites, strike a deal with Hollywood despite being listed as a notorious market by the U.S. government? We're all curious to know more, but spare a thought for Kim Dotcom. He's in the same country as the YTS operator but faces decades behind bars."</div>

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New Arrow Episode Leaks Online Before it Airs - TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 0 views

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 03 Nov 15

" Ernesto on November 2, 2015 C: 26 Breaking The fifth episode from season four of the popular TV-series "Arrow" leaked online a few hours ago. The leak comes from a preview copy that was sent out for review by Warner Bros."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on November 2, 2015 C: 26 Breaking The fifth episode from season four of the popular TV-series "Arrow" leaked online a few hours ago. The leak comes from a preview copy that was sent out for review by Warner Bros."</div>

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MPAA: Online Privacy Hurts Anti-Piracy Enforcement - TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 0 views

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 10 Nov 15

" Ernesto on November 9, 2015 C: 89 Breaking The MPAA has submitted an overview of international "trade barriers" to the U.S. Government, which they see as harmful to the video and movie industries. Online privacy is listed as a serious problem, as it prevents copyright holders and local authorities from going after online pirates."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on November 9, 2015 C: 89 Breaking The MPAA has submitted an overview of international "trade barriers" to the U.S. Government, which they see as harmful to the video and movie industries. Online privacy is listed as a serious problem, as it prevents copyright holders and local authorities from going after online pirates."</div>

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Filmmakers Sue Dutch State Over Lost Piracy Revenue - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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filmakers sue dutch state over revenues lost bad movies high prices politics manipulation media groups piracy

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 12 Nov 15

" Ernesto on November 12, 2015 C: 10 Breaking A coalition of Dutch film producers and distributors has today announced a lawsuit against the local Government. The filmmakers argue that the authorities are not doing enough to combat piracy and want pirate website operators and their users to face serious legal consequences."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on November 12, 2015 C: 10 Breaking A coalition of Dutch film producers and distributors has today announced a lawsuit against the local Government. The filmmakers argue that the authorities are not doing enough to combat piracy and want pirate website operators and their users to face serious legal consequences."</div>

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Swedish Pirates are More Likely to Buy Legal Content - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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swedish pirates buy more content sharers best industry media entertainment customers problem alternative VALUES spreading

shared by Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 13 Nov 15 - No Cached

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 13 Nov 15

" Andy on November 12, 2015 C: 27 Breaking As the entertainment industries catch up, fewer and fewer Swedish citizens are using unauthorized file-sharing networks. That's according to a new study which has found that just 18% of the population now engages in the hobby. Nevertheless, those that do pirate are dramatically more likely to buy legal content than those who don't."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on November 12, 2015 C: 27 Breaking As the entertainment industries catch up, fewer and fewer Swedish citizens are using unauthorized file-sharing networks. That's according to a new study which has found that just 18% of the population now engages in the hobby. Nevertheless, those that do pirate are dramatically more likely to buy legal content than those who don't."</div>

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Pirate Bay Censorship Marks the End of Open Internet, ISP Warns - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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folding copyright owners wishes censorship marks internet end freedom isp bay pirate

shared by Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 14 Nov 15 - No Cached

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 14 Nov 15

" Andy on November 14, 2015 C: 15 News The ISP under legal pressure to block The Pirate Bay in Sweden has criticized efforts to make the provider an accomplice in other people's crimes. In a joint statement two key executives of Telenor / Bredbandsbolaget warn that folding to the wishes of private copyright holder interests could mark the beginning of the end for the open Internet"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on November 14, 2015 C: 15 News The ISP under legal pressure to block The Pirate Bay in Sweden has criticized efforts to make the provider an accomplice in other people's crimes. In a joint statement two key executives of Telenor / Bredbandsbolaget warn that folding to the wishes of private copyright holder interests could mark the beginning of the end for the open Internet"</div>

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BitTorrent Usage Doesn't Equal Piracy, Cox Tells Court - TorrentFreak - 1 views

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bittorrent protocol TCP_IP not no equal different piracy tells court

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 16 Nov 15

" By Ernesto on November 15, 2015 C: 36 Breaking U.S. Internet provider Cox Communications is scheduled to go to trial soon, defending itself against copyright infringement claims from two music companies. In a new motion Cox asks the court to prohibit the use of any material claiming that BitTorrent equals piracy. BitTorrent has plenty legitimate uses and equating it to infringement would mislead the jury during trial, the ISP argues. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Ernesto on November 15, 2015 C: 36 Breaking U.S. Internet provider Cox Communications is scheduled to go to trial soon, defending itself against copyright infringement claims from two music companies. In a new motion Cox asks the court to prohibit the use of any material claiming that BitTorrent equals piracy. BitTorrent has plenty legitimate uses and equating it to infringement would mislead the jury during trial, the ISP argues. "</div>

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Anti-Piracy Education Enters UK Classrooms - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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antipiracy anti-piracy education enters UK classrooms when anti-abuse media entertainment industry

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 05 Jan 16

" By Andy on January 4, 2016 C: 78 News A new component of the Creative Content UK initiative is set to discourage Internet piracy via the classroom. Encouraging students to think about who will pay for Vin Diesel's socks if everyone pirates movies, the UK government, The Industry Trust and Federation Against Copyright Theft have a lesson plan up their collective sleeves."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on January 4, 2016 C: 78 News A new component of the Creative Content UK initiative is set to discourage Internet piracy via the classroom. Encouraging students to think about who will pay for Vin Diesel's socks if everyone pirates movies, the UK government, The Industry Trust and Federation Against Copyright Theft have a lesson plan up their collective sleeves."</div>

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Piracy Can Boost Digital Music Sales, Research Shows - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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Ernesto on January 21, 2016 C: 18 News A new academic paper published by the Economics Department of Queen's University examines the link between BitTorrent downloads and music album sales. The study shows that depending on the circumstances, piracy can hurt sales or give it a boost through free promotion.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> Ernesto on January 21, 2016 C: 18 News A new academic paper published by the Economics Department of Queen's University examines the link between BitTorrent downloads and music album sales. The study shows that depending on the circumstances, piracy can hurt sales or give it a boost through free promotion. </div>

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Some Pirate Sites Have Little Respect For Their Users - TorrentFreak [#! Note] - 0 views

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pirates piracy sharing sites respect users what about entertainment Media Industry politics

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 25 Jan 16

" Andy on January 24, 2016 C: 74 Opinion Basic rules of economics dictate that websites need a way to monetize their operations but with pressure in the advertising world increasing, options for pirate sites are more narrow than they were. However, while many still do their best to deliver a decent experience to users, others are letting everyone down."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on January 24, 2016 C: 74 Opinion Basic rules of economics dictate that websites need a way to monetize their operations but with pressure in the advertising world increasing, options for pirate sites are more narrow than they were. However, while many still do their best to deliver a decent experience to users, others are letting everyone down."</div>

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Creative Commons Torpedoes Copyright Industry Lies - TorrentFreak - 1 views

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Falkvinge creative commons vs. copyright industry lies

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" Rick Falkvinge on February 7, 2016 C: 1 Opinion The copyright industry keeps repeating the mantra that the copyright monopoly is somehow "necessary". Creative Commons proves conclusively that it isn't. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Rick Falkvinge on February 7, 2016 C: 1 Opinion The copyright industry keeps repeating the mantra that the copyright monopoly is somehow "necessary". Creative Commons proves conclusively that it isn't. "</div>

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Court Orders Web-Blocking Monitoring Site To Be Blocked - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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court orders www web monitoring site blocked

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 14 Feb 16

" Andy on February 13, 2016 C: 22 Breaking A human rights organization that monitors web-censorship and pirate site blockades in Russia has been ordered to be blocked by a local court. After a legal challenge failed to convince prosecutors, RuBlacklist was advised this week that it has just three days left before local Internet service providers block the site ."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on February 13, 2016 C: 22 Breaking A human rights organization that monitors web-censorship and pirate site blockades in Russia has been ordered to be blocked by a local court. After a legal challenge failed to convince prosecutors, RuBlacklist was advised this week that it has just three days left before local Internet service providers block the site ."</div>

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$38 Script Spawns Dozens of Free Spotify-Like Sites - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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script triggers Zillions free music sites technology culture

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" By Andy on February 14, 2016 C: 17 News Last month we were alerted to a beautiful site that merged the smart looks and playlists of Spotify with the music of YouTube to make a very decent free streaming service. Little did we know that almost anyone can put together a similar platform in minutes, all for an initial outlay of just $38."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on February 14, 2016 C: 17 News Last month we were alerted to a beautiful site that merged the smart looks and playlists of Spotify with the music of YouTube to make a very decent free streaming service. Little did we know that almost anyone can put together a similar platform in minutes, all for an initial outlay of just $38."</div>

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Cox Refuses to Spy on Subscribers to Catch Pirates - TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 0 views

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challengecox refusal spy spying ISP ISPs subscribers pirates customers Intellectual Property vs privacy

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 16 Feb 16

" Ernesto on February 15, 2016 C: 70 Breaking Cox Communications is objecting to a broad permanent injunction requested by music publisher BMG. The music group wants the ISP to spy on its subscribers and take action against those who download pirated material. Cox informs the court that these demands are overbroad, vague and possibly illegal."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on February 15, 2016 C: 70 Breaking Cox Communications is objecting to a broad permanent injunction requested by music publisher BMG. The music group wants the ISP to spy on its subscribers and take action against those who download pirated material. Cox informs the court that these demands are overbroad, vague and possibly illegal."</div>

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