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Music Group Protests ISPs Move for a Declaratory Ruling on Piracy Liability - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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music group protests isps piracy liability

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 03 Sep 16

" Ernesto on September 1, 2016 C: 53 News Music rights group BMG says that Internet providers RCN and Windstream should not be allowed to obtain a declaratory judgment on their potential liability for pirating subscribers. According to BMG, the providers are improperly trying immunize themselves, hiding behind the DMCA's safe harbor."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on September 1, 2016 C: 53 News Music rights group BMG says that Internet providers RCN and Windstream should not be allowed to obtain a declaratory judgment on their potential liability for pirating subscribers. According to BMG, the providers are improperly trying immunize themselves, hiding behind the DMCA's safe harbor."</div>

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Former Disney Digital Boss Says He "Loves Piracy" - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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former disney boss loves piracy as popularity indicator help business

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 21 Sep 16

" Andy on September 19, 2016 C: 46 News Entertainment industry workers usually speak about illegal downloading in the harshest of terms but for one former Disney executive, it has its upsides. Speaking at the huge All That Matters conference, Samir Bangara admitted that he "loves" piracy as it's a great indicator of content popularity."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on September 19, 2016 C: 46 News Entertainment industry workers usually speak about illegal downloading in the harshest of terms but for one former Disney executive, it has its upsides. Speaking at the huge All That Matters conference, Samir Bangara admitted that he "loves" piracy as it's a great indicator of content popularity."</div>

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Lawmakers Warned That 10 Year Sentences Could Apply to File-Sharers - TorrentFreak [# !... - 0 views

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UK plan 10 Years hardening sentences file-sharers file-sharing Labels rule not democracy :(

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 17 Oct 16

"The UK is currently forming new legislation that will harmonize sentences for offline and online piracy. While the theoretical 10-year maximum sentence is supposed to target only large-scale pirates, this week MPs were warned that wording in the Digital Economy Bill is not tight enough to exclude file-sharers."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The UK is currently forming new legislation that will harmonize sentences for offline and online piracy. While the theoretical 10-year maximum sentence is supposed to target only large-scale pirates, this week MPs were warned that wording in the Digital Economy Bill is not tight enough to exclude file-sharers."</div>

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Court Freezes Megaupload's MPAA and RIAA Lawsuits - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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Court freeze Megaupload case sharing lawsuits little clear

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 25 Nov 16

" By Ernesto on November 25, 2016 C: 18 Breaking A federal court in Virginia has granted Megaupload's request to place the cases filed by the music and movie companies on hold until April next year, while the criminal case remains pending. Meanwhile, Megaupload is working hard to ensure that critical evidence on decaying hard drives is "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Ernesto on November 25, 2016 C: 18 Breaking A federal court in Virginia has granted Megaupload's request to place the cases filed by the music and movie companies on hold until April next year, while the criminal case remains pending. Meanwhile, Megaupload is working hard to ensure that critical evidence on decaying hard drives is "</div>

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UK Piracy Blocklist Silently Expands With Hundreds of Domains - TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 0 views

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piracy excuse block hundreds domains censorship plain copyright industry over democracy :(

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 21 Nov 16

" By Ernesto on November 20, 2016 C: 71 News UK Internet providers have added close to 500 URLs to the national pirate site blocklist. The expansion follows a request from copyright holders who frequently add new proxies for sites that have previously been barred. Despite this mass-update, the ongoing blocking whack-a-mole is far from over."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Ernesto on November 20, 2016 C: 71 News UK Internet providers have added close to 500 URLs to the national pirate site blocklist. The expansion follows a request from copyright holders who frequently add new proxies for sites that have previously been barred. Despite this mass-update, the ongoing blocking whack-a-mole is far from over."</div>

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Squawkr Alerts You When a Pirated Movie Leaks Online - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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alerts movie leaks online media entertainment industry strategy #HollywoodvsSiliconValley

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 28 Nov 16

" Ernesto on November 27, 2016 C: 33 Opinion Are you wondering when the latest blockbuster movies will leak online? Then Squawkr might be something for you. The new service allows people to maintain a watchlist of films and sends alerts when a high-quality scene release appears online."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on November 27, 2016 C: 33 Opinion Are you wondering when the latest blockbuster movies will leak online? Then Squawkr might be something for you. The new service allows people to maintain a watchlist of films and sends alerts when a high-quality scene release appears online."</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 28 Nov 16

" Ernesto on November 27, 2016 C: 33 Opinion Are you wondering when the latest blockbuster movies will leak online? Then Squawkr might be something for you. The new service allows people to maintain a watchlist of films and sends alerts when a high-quality scene release appears online."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on November 27, 2016 C: 33 Opinion Are you wondering when the latest blockbuster movies will leak online? Then Squawkr might be something for you. The new service allows people to maintain a watchlist of films and sends alerts when a high-quality scene release appears online."</div>

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Ten Years in Jail For UK Internet Pirates: How the New Bill Reads - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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jail internet pirates bill reads

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 05 Dec 16

" By Andy on December 4, 2016 C: 102 News The Digital Economy Bill is currently at the report stage. It hasn't yet become law and could still be amended. However, as things stand those who upload any amount of infringing content to the Internet could face up to 10 years in jail. With the latest bill now published, we take a look at how file-sharers could be affected."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on December 4, 2016 C: 102 News The Digital Economy Bill is currently at the report stage. It hasn't yet become law and could still be amended. However, as things stand those who upload any amount of infringing content to the Internet could face up to 10 years in jail. With the latest bill now published, we take a look at how file-sharers could be affected."</div>

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Music Piracy Triggers Significant Losses, EU Study Shows - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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music piracy losses study shows other not conflict contradiction bias

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 May 16

" By Ernesto on May 25, 2016 C: 113 News New research published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office shows that piracy hurts both digital and physical music sales. In EU countries the total losses are roughly 5% of yearly revenues, which equals €170 million. In addition, piracy also triggers secondary losses for governments and the public sector. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Ernesto on May 25, 2016 C: 113 News New research published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office shows that piracy hurts both digital and physical music sales. In EU countries the total losses are roughly 5% of yearly revenues, which equals €170 million. In addition, piracy also triggers secondary losses for governments and the public sector. "</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 May 16

" By Ernesto on May 25, 2016 C: 113 News New research published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office shows that piracy hurts both digital and physical music sales. In EU countries the total losses are roughly 5% of yearly revenues, which equals €170 million. In addition, piracy also triggers secondary losses for governments and the public sector. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Ernesto on May 25, 2016 C: 113 News New research published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office shows that piracy hurts both digital and physical music sales. In EU countries the total losses are roughly 5% of yearly revenues, which equals €170 million. In addition, piracy also triggers secondary losses for governments and the public sector. "</div>

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(Online Music Piracy Doesn't Hurt Sales, European Commission Finds - TorrentFreak | # !... - 0 views

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shared by Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 May 16 - No Cached

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 May 16

" Ernesto on March 18, 2013 C: 372 New research published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre shows that online piracy doesn't hurt digital music revenues. The researchers examined browsing habits from 16,000 Europeans and found that there's a positive link between online piracy and visits to legal music stores, irrespective of people's interest in music. The study concludes that the music industry should not see piracy as a growing concern."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on March 18, 2013 C: 372 New research published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre shows that online piracy doesn't hurt digital music revenues. The researchers examined browsing habits from 16,000 Europeans and found that there's a positive link between online piracy and visits to legal music stores, irrespective of people's interest in music. The study concludes that the music industry should not see piracy as a growing concern."</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 May 16

" Ernesto on March 18, 2013 C: 372 New research published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre shows that online piracy doesn't hurt digital music revenues. The researchers examined browsing habits from 16,000 Europeans and found that there's a positive link between online piracy and visits to legal music stores, irrespective of people's interest in music. The study concludes that the music industry should not see piracy as a growing concern."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on March 18, 2013 C: 372 New research published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre shows that online piracy doesn't hurt digital music revenues. The researchers examined browsing habits from 16,000 Europeans and found that there's a positive link between online piracy and visits to legal music stores, irrespective of people's interest in music. The study concludes that the music industry should not see piracy as a growing concern."</div>

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Hollywood Withdraws Funding for UK Anti-Piracy Group FACT - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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witchhunthollywood withdrawal funding FACT anti-piracy no doesn't work fund new ideas do

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- Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 25 May 16
  
  # ! Quit Witch Hunts funding and invest in new Media poolicies...
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"># ! Quit Witch Hunts funding and invest in new Media poolicies...</div>
  
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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 25 May 16

" Andy on May 24, 2016 C: 33 Breaking The UK's Federation Against Copyright Theft has received a major blow after the Motion Picture Association advised the anti-piracy group it will not renew its membership. The termination of the 30-year long relationship means that FACT will lose 50% of its budget and the backing of the six major Hollywood movie studios."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on May 24, 2016 C: 33 Breaking The UK's Federation Against Copyright Theft has received a major blow after the Motion Picture Association advised the anti-piracy group it will not renew its membership. The termination of the 30-year long relationship means that FACT will lose 50% of its budget and the backing of the six major Hollywood movie studios."</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 25 May 16

" Andy on May 24, 2016 C: 33 Breaking The UK's Federation Against Copyright Theft has received a major blow after the Motion Picture Association advised the anti-piracy group it will not renew its membership. The termination of the 30-year long relationship means that FACT will lose 50% of its budget and the backing of the six major Hollywood movie studios."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on May 24, 2016 C: 33 Breaking The UK's Federation Against Copyright Theft has received a major blow after the Motion Picture Association advised the anti-piracy group it will not renew its membership. The termination of the 30-year long relationship means that FACT will lose 50% of its budget and the backing of the six major Hollywood movie studios."</div>

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DVD Release Delays Boost Piracy and Hurt Sales, Study Shows - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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dvd release delays boost piracy hurt sales not sharing nor so-called #HollywoodvsSiliconValley

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 03 Jun 16

" Ernesto on June 2, 2016 C: 82 News A new academic paper from Carnegie Mellon University examines the link between international DVD release delays and piracy. The study shows that release delays give rise to increased piracy, hurting sales in the process. In addition, the researchers conclude that the movie industry should consider minimizing or eliminating the unneeded delays."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on June 2, 2016 C: 82 News A new academic paper from Carnegie Mellon University examines the link between international DVD release delays and piracy. The study shows that release delays give rise to increased piracy, hurting sales in the process. In addition, the researchers conclude that the movie industry should consider minimizing or eliminating the unneeded delays."</div>

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ISP Vows to Protect Users From a Piracy Witch Hunt - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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isp protection users against copyright trolls #HollywoodvsSiliconValley

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 24 Apr 16

" By Ernesto on April 22, 2016 C: 14 Breaking Swedish Internet service provider Bahnhof says it will do everything in its power to prevent copyright holders from threatening its subscribers. The provider is responding to a recent case in which a competing ISP was ordered to expose alleged BitTorrent pirates, reportedly without any thorough evidence."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Ernesto on April 22, 2016 C: 14 Breaking Swedish Internet service provider Bahnhof says it will do everything in its power to prevent copyright holders from threatening its subscribers. The provider is responding to a recent case in which a competing ISP was ordered to expose alleged BitTorrent pirates, reportedly without any thorough evidence."</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 24 Apr 16

" By Ernesto on April 22, 2016 C: 14 Breaking Swedish Internet service provider Bahnhof says it will do everything in its power to prevent copyright holders from threatening its subscribers. The provider is responding to a recent case in which a competing ISP was ordered to expose alleged BitTorrent pirates, reportedly without any thorough evidence."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Ernesto on April 22, 2016 C: 14 Breaking Swedish Internet service provider Bahnhof says it will do everything in its power to prevent copyright holders from threatening its subscribers. The provider is responding to a recent case in which a competing ISP was ordered to expose alleged BitTorrent pirates, reportedly without any thorough evidence."</div>

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Leaked EU Draft Reveals Geo-Blocking Can Stay For Video - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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leaked draft EU audiovisual Single Market still geo-blocking

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 15 May 16

" By Andy on May 13, 2016 C: 91 Breaking Excitement over the European Commission's plans to abolish geo-blocking and filtering restrictions across EU member states is in jeopardy following the publication of a leaked draft. The 34-page document proposes exceptions for audio-visual content, meaning that services like Netflix would be excluded."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on May 13, 2016 C: 91 Breaking Excitement over the European Commission's plans to abolish geo-blocking and filtering restrictions across EU member states is in jeopardy following the publication of a leaked draft. The 34-page document proposes exceptions for audio-visual content, meaning that services like Netflix would be excluded."</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 15 May 16

" By Andy on May 13, 2016 C: 91 Breaking Excitement over the European Commission's plans to abolish geo-blocking and filtering restrictions across EU member states is in jeopardy following the publication of a leaked draft. The 34-page document proposes exceptions for audio-visual content, meaning that services like Netflix would be excluded."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on May 13, 2016 C: 91 Breaking Excitement over the European Commission's plans to abolish geo-blocking and filtering restrictions across EU member states is in jeopardy following the publication of a leaked draft. The 34-page document proposes exceptions for audio-visual content, meaning that services like Netflix would be excluded."</div>

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ICANN: We Won't Pass Judgment on Pirate Sites - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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icann won't pass judgment pirate sites indusry tryother way instead manipulating courts

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 03 Jul 16

" By Andy on July 2, 2016 C: 10 Breaking Following more pressure from rightsholders, domain name oversight body ICANN has again made it clear that it will not act as judge and jury in copyright disputes. In a letter to the president of the Intellectual Property Constituency, ICANN chief Stephen Crocker says that ICANN is neither "required or qualified" to pass judgment in such cases."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on July 2, 2016 C: 10 Breaking Following more pressure from rightsholders, domain name oversight body ICANN has again made it clear that it will not act as judge and jury in copyright disputes. In a letter to the president of the Intellectual Property Constituency, ICANN chief Stephen Crocker says that ICANN is neither "required or qualified" to pass judgment in such cases."</div>

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Pirate Blocking Injunctions Could Be Abused, Researchers Say - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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pirate sites blocking abuses piracy

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 04 Jul 16

" By Andy on July 4, 2016 C: 19 News Researchers at Western Sydney University and King's College London have published a paper comparing various 'pirate' blocking mechanisms around the world. While all have shortcomings, the regime in the UK is highlighted as being open to potential future abuse."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on July 4, 2016 C: 19 News Researchers at Western Sydney University and King's College London have published a paper comparing various 'pirate' blocking mechanisms around the world. While all have shortcomings, the regime in the UK is highlighted as being open to potential future abuse."</div>

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"Piracy Monitoring Outfit Uses Flawed Tracking Technology" - TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 0 views

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piracy monitoring outfit flawed tracking technology rogue money #IntellectualProperty enforcement

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By Ernesto on June 12, 2016 C: 13 News Every day anti-piracy outfits monitor millions of unauthorized BitTorrent transfers. Among other things, the data collected is used to sent stark warnings to alleged pirates. However, according to a torrent site owner the tracking methods of these companies are not all foolproof.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> By Ernesto on June 12, 2016 C: 13 News Every day anti-piracy outfits monitor millions of unauthorized BitTorrent transfers. Among other things, the data collected is used to sent stark warnings to alleged pirates. However, according to a torrent site owner the tracking methods of these companies are not all foolproof. </div>

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Takedown, Staydown Would Be a Disaster, Internet Archive Warns - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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takedown stay down staydown web www pages contents disaster internet archive

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" By Andy on June 7, 2016 C: 100 News The Internet Archive has issued its sternest warning yet over proposed changes to the DMCA. The Archive says that 'Notice and Staydown' would be an "absolute disaster" for the Internet that would trample due process, promote user monitoring, censorship, and have First Amendment implications."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" By Andy on June 7, 2016 C: 100 News The Internet Archive has issued its sternest warning yet over proposed changes to the DMCA. The Archive says that 'Notice and Staydown' would be an "absolute disaster" for the Internet that would trample due process, promote user monitoring, censorship, and have First Amendment implications."</div>

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Movie Companies Want to Destroy Massive Pirate Communities - TorrentFreak - 1 views

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 02 Jun 16

" Andy on June 2, 2016 C: 8 Breaking Social networks are increasingly being used to spread copyrighted content but rather than take down infringing items individually, entertainment companies would like to take a broader approach. Should copyright holders be allowed to wipe out communities with millions of members to protect copyright?"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on June 2, 2016 C: 8 Breaking Social networks are increasingly being used to spread copyrighted content but rather than take down infringing items individually, entertainment companies would like to take a broader approach. Should copyright holders be allowed to wipe out communities with millions of members to protect copyright?"</div>

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RIAA-Approved File-Sharing Service Hacked, 51m User Details Leaked - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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RIAA-Approved file-sharing service hackeds details leaked exosed weidr business isn't it

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 14 Jun 16

" Andy on June 13, 2016 C: 23 Breaking Around 51 million user records of a file-sharing service that was first sued and then approved by the RIAA has been leaked online. The iMesh service was part of a shady group of former P2P services operating under the Bearshare, Lphant and Shareaza brands, despite the latter being obtained in the most questionable of circumstances."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on June 13, 2016 C: 23 Breaking Around 51 million user records of a file-sharing service that was first sued and then approved by the RIAA has been leaked online. The iMesh service was part of a shady group of former P2P services operating under the Bearshare, Lphant and Shareaza brands, despite the latter being obtained in the most questionable of circumstances."</div>

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U.S. Government Sued for Software Piracy, Maker Claims $600m - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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- Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 21 Jul 16
  
  [ # ! The '#IntellectuaProperty W@rld #Guardian!" #SUED for '#Copyright #Infringement'... # ! :D Ha, Ha! # ! 8-) and it won't be the last one...] # ! :/ ]
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">[ # ! The '#IntellectuaProperty W@rld #Guardian!" #SUED for '#Copyright #Infringement'... # ! :D Ha, Ha! # ! 8-) and it won't be the last one...] # ! :/ ]</div>
  
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