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Plenty of Ad Networks Still Love Pirate Sites - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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plenty ad networks pirate sites authorities antipiracy helping crappy advertisers

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 Sep 15

" Ernesto on September 26, 2015 C: 0 News This week copyright holders applauded a 'groundbreaking' anti-piracy commitment from GroupM, the world's largest advertising media company. The announcement is the result of increasing efforts to ban advertisements on pirate sites. However, don't expect to see ads to disappear from The Pirate Bay and co. anytime soon."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on September 26, 2015 C: 0 News This week copyright holders applauded a 'groundbreaking' anti-piracy commitment from GroupM, the world's largest advertising media company. The announcement is the result of increasing efforts to ban advertisements on pirate sites. However, don't expect to see ads to disappear from The Pirate Bay and co. anytime soon."</div>

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Leaked TPP Chapter Proposes Drastic Copyright Changes - TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 0 views

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leaked chapter TPP drastic copyright changes messy manipulative language

shared by Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 11 Oct 15 - No Cached

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 11 Oct 15

" Ernesto on October 10, 2015 C: 57 News A leaked chapter of the final Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement proposes several changes to the copyright laws of participating countries. The intellectual property chapter covers a broad range of issues including extended copyright terms, ISP liability and criminalization of non-commercial piracy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on October 10, 2015 C: 57 News A leaked chapter of the final Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement proposes several changes to the copyright laws of participating countries. The intellectual property chapter covers a broad range of issues including extended copyright terms, ISP liability and criminalization of non-commercial piracy."</div>

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Intellectual Property? Why Words Matter In The Copyright Debate - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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intellectual property words matter copyright debate Falkvinge

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

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 14 Sep 15

" Rick Falkvinge on September 13, 2015 C: 53 Opinion Language matters. Whether we get to keep our liberties or not depends on whether those liberties are generally named in positive words. The same thing goes for the privileges of corporations."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Rick Falkvinge on September 13, 2015 C: 53 Opinion Language matters. Whether we get to keep our liberties or not depends on whether those liberties are generally named in positive words. The same thing goes for the privileges of corporations."</div>

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Copying And Sharing Was Always A Natural Right; Restricting Copying Never Was - Torrent... - 0 views

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copying sharing natural copy restrictions do not

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 15 Sep 15

" Rick Falkvinge on August 2, 2015 C: 215 Opinion In the still-ongoing debate over sharing it's paramount to realize that sharing and copying was always the natural state, and that restricting of copying is an arbitrary restriction of property rights."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Rick Falkvinge on August 2, 2015 C: 215 Opinion In the still-ongoing debate over sharing it's paramount to realize that sharing and copying was always the natural state, and that restricting of copying is an arbitrary restriction of property rights."</div>

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Is Streaming Pirated Movies Illegal? EU Court to Decide - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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is streaming movies illegal legal europe court decide

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

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 13 Oct 15

" Ernesto on October 12, 2015 C: 35 Breaking Seeking clarification, a Dutch court has referred several streaming related questions to the EU Court of Justice. The questions relate to a case between local anti-piracy group BREIN and a seller of so-called "pirate boxes" that come pre-loaded with streaming plugins. It is currently unclear whether streaming pirated movies is permitted under EU law."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on October 12, 2015 C: 35 Breaking Seeking clarification, a Dutch court has referred several streaming related questions to the EU Court of Justice. The questions relate to a case between local anti-piracy group BREIN and a seller of so-called "pirate boxes" that come pre-loaded with streaming plugins. It is currently unclear whether streaming pirated movies is permitted under EU law."</div>

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Top Torrent Trackers Now Handle Up to 56 Million Peers - Each | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 01 Jun 15

Demonii and OpenBitTorrent, the two most popular torrent trackers on the Internet, are now regularly handling up to 56 million peers - each. The operator of Demonii informs TF that limitations in the software used by both sites means a usable ceiling of around 35 million peers, but the addition of new hardware has enabled a massive increase to today's levels.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Demonii and OpenBitTorrent, the two most popular torrent trackers on the Internet, are now regularly handling up to 56 million peers - each. The operator of Demonii informs TF that limitations in the software used by both sites means a usable ceiling of around 35 million peers, but the addition of new hardware has enabled a massive increase to today's levels.</div>

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Pirate Bay Block Doesn't Boost Sales, Research Shows | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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pirate bay block no boost sales drives legal download sites MPAA finances research

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 06 Jun 15

"It has to be noted that the research was carried out as part of Carnegie Mellon University's Initiative for Digital Entertainment Analytics (IDEA), which received a generous donation from the MPAA. However, the researchers suggest that their work is carried out independently."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It has to be noted that the research was carried out as part of Carnegie Mellon University's Initiative for Digital Entertainment Analytics (IDEA), which received a generous donation from the MPAA. However, the researchers suggest that their work is carried out independently."</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 06 Jun 15

"It has to be noted that the research was carried out as part of Carnegie Mellon University's Initiative for Digital Entertainment Analytics (IDEA), which received a generous donation from the MPAA. However, the researchers suggest that their work is carried out independently."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It has to be noted that the research was carried out as part of Carnegie Mellon University's Initiative for Digital Entertainment Analytics (IDEA), which received a generous donation from the MPAA. However, the researchers suggest that their work is carried out independently."</div>

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MPAA: Google Assists and Profits from Piracy | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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google profits piracy MPAA says against search engine or and open source Android

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 17 Jun 15

" Ernesto on June 17, 2015 C: 0 Breaking The MPAA is refusing to hand over documentation discussing the legal case it helped Mississippi State Attorney General Jim Hood build against Google. According to the Hollywood group, Google is waging a PR war against Hollywood while facilitating and profiting from piracy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on June 17, 2015 C: 0 Breaking The MPAA is refusing to hand over documentation discussing the legal case it helped Mississippi State Attorney General Jim Hood build against Google. According to the Hollywood group, Google is waging a PR war against Hollywood while facilitating and profiting from piracy."</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 17 Jun 15

" Ernesto on June 17, 2015 C: 0 Breaking The MPAA is refusing to hand over documentation discussing the legal case it helped Mississippi State Attorney General Jim Hood build against Google. According to the Hollywood group, Google is waging a PR war against Hollywood while facilitating and profiting from piracy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on June 17, 2015 C: 0 Breaking The MPAA is refusing to hand over documentation discussing the legal case it helped Mississippi State Attorney General Jim Hood build against Google. According to the Hollywood group, Google is waging a PR war against Hollywood while facilitating and profiting from piracy."</div>

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TorrentTags: A Database of 'Risky' Torrents | TorrentFreak - 1 views

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TorrentTags database risky torrents

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 23 Jun 15

" Andy on June 21, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Downloading torrents can be a game of Russian roulette, with copyright holders monitoring networks for infringement and some demanding cash to make lawsuits go away. In its early days of development, TorrentTags aims to help people torrent safely while assisting copyright holders to reduce piracy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on June 21, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Downloading torrents can be a game of Russian roulette, with copyright holders monitoring networks for infringement and some demanding cash to make lawsuits go away. In its early days of development, TorrentTags aims to help people torrent safely while assisting copyright holders to reduce piracy."</div>

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UK Authorities Launch Facebook Piracy Crackdown | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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  # ! Oh... now targeting social -better business than # ! yours- networks...
  
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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 25 Jun 15

[ Andy on June 25, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Trading standards officers and police are carrying out a crackdown across England, Wales and Northern Ireland against those who offer pirate and counterfeit products via Facebook. Interestingly, 'pirate' Android boxes have been targeted again, not only for streaming content illegally, but also for having "dangerous" chargers. ...]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">[ Andy on June 25, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Trading standards officers and police are carrying out a crackdown across England, Wales and Northern Ireland against those who offer pirate and counterfeit products via Facebook. Interestingly, 'pirate' Android boxes have been targeted again, not only for streaming content illegally, but also for having "dangerous" chargers. ...]</div>

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Hollywood Seeks Net Neutrality Exceptions to Block Pirates | TorrentFreak [note] - 0 views

- Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 15 Apr 15
  
  # ! That is: Hollywood imposing local (unfair) laws # ! worldwide. It's sad that a bunch of 'unscrupulous showmen' # ! were able to twist Interntional regulations... # ! just for '#Their' own sake.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"># ! That is: Hollywood imposing local (unfair) laws # ! worldwide. It's sad that a bunch of 'unscrupulous showmen' # ! were able to twist Interntional regulations... # ! just for '#Their' own sake.</div>
  
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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 15 Apr 15

[ Andy on April 13, 2015 C: 0 Breaking The Motion Picture Association has written to Brazil's Justice Minister seeking exceptions to the country's fledgling "Internet Constitution". In a submission to the government the MPA says that the Marco Civil's current wording on net neutrality deprives courts of the opportunity to order the blocking of 'pirate' sites. ...]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">[ Andy on April 13, 2015 C: 0 Breaking The Motion Picture Association has written to Brazil's Justice Minister seeking exceptions to the country's fledgling "Internet Constitution". In a submission to the government the MPA says that the Marco Civil's current wording on net neutrality deprives courts of the opportunity to order the blocking of 'pirate' sites. ...]</div>

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Music Industry Wants Cross Border Pirate Site Blocks | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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music industry wants cross border site blocks pirates legal

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 17 Apr 15

" Ernesto on April 14, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Music industry group IFPI released its latest Digital Music Report today. Documenting the latest developments in the ongoing piracy battle, the report suggests that pirate site blockades are hugely effective. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on April 14, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Music industry group IFPI released its latest Digital Music Report today. Documenting the latest developments in the ongoing piracy battle, the report suggests that pirate site blockades are hugely effective. "</div>

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 17 Apr 15

" Ernesto on April 14, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Music industry group IFPI released its latest Digital Music Report today. Documenting the latest developments in the ongoing piracy battle, the report suggests that pirate site blockades are hugely effective. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on April 14, 2015 C: 0 Breaking Music industry group IFPI released its latest Digital Music Report today. Documenting the latest developments in the ongoing piracy battle, the report suggests that pirate site blockades are hugely effective. "</div>

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Copyright Troll Asks Court to Ban the Term 'Copyright Troll' - TorrentFreak - 1 views

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copyright trolls ask court ban term :D think s by their name

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 05 Aug 15

" Ernesto on August 4, 2015 C: 36 News Adult movie studio Malibu Media has asked the Indiana federal court to ban negative terms during an upcoming trial against an alleged BitTorrent pirate. According to the copyright troll, descriptions such as "copyright troll," "pornographer" and "porn purveyor" could influence the jury."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on August 4, 2015 C: 36 News Adult movie studio Malibu Media has asked the Indiana federal court to ban negative terms during an upcoming trial against an alleged BitTorrent pirate. According to the copyright troll, descriptions such as "copyright troll," "pornographer" and "porn purveyor" could influence the jury."</div>

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iTunes is Illegal Under UK Copyright Law - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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itunes illegal under UK copyright law I Love It :D

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 06 Aug 15

" Ernesto on August 5, 2015 C: 156 News The High Court recently overturned private copying exceptions introduced last year by the UK Government, once again outlawing the habits of millions of citizens. The Intellectual Property Office today explains that ripping a CD in iTunes is no longer permitted, and neither is backing up your computer if it contains copyrighted content. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on August 5, 2015 C: 156 News The High Court recently overturned private copying exceptions introduced last year by the UK Government, once again outlawing the habits of millions of citizens. The Intellectual Property Office today explains that ripping a CD in iTunes is no longer permitted, and neither is backing up your computer if it contains copyrighted content. "</div>

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EFF Told to "Shut the Hell Up" About SOPA - TorrentFreak - 1 views

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 09 Aug 15

" Andy on August 7, 2015 C: 155 News Warnings from the EFF this week that Hollywood is making renewed efforts to obtain SOPA-like powers over Internet companies has touched a nerve, with filmmakers and anti-piracy activists attacking from all angles. The EFF should stop talking about the past, its critics say, and admit that the Internet won't get broken by Hollywood."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on August 7, 2015 C: 155 News Warnings from the EFF this week that Hollywood is making renewed efforts to obtain SOPA-like powers over Internet companies has touched a nerve, with filmmakers and anti-piracy activists attacking from all angles. The EFF should stop talking about the past, its critics say, and admit that the Internet won't get broken by Hollywood."</div>

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Google, Facebook and Twitter Protest Hollywood's 'SOPA Resurrection' - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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google facebook twitter protest hollywood SOPA resurrection Ernesto on August 11 2015 C: 57 Breaking A broad coalition of global tech firms including Google Facebook Twitter Tumblr and Yahoo are protesting a broad injunction that would require search engi

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 12 Aug 15

" Ernesto on August 11, 2015 C: 57 Breaking A broad coalition of global tech firms including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Yahoo are protesting a broad injunction that would require search engines, ISPs and hosting companies to stop linking to or offering services to MovieTube. The preliminary injunction requested by the MPAA resurrects parts of the controversial SOPA bill, the tech giants warn."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Ernesto on August 11, 2015 C: 57 Breaking A broad coalition of global tech firms including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Yahoo are protesting a broad injunction that would require search engines, ISPs and hosting companies to stop linking to or offering services to MovieTube. The preliminary injunction requested by the MPAA resurrects parts of the controversial SOPA bill, the tech giants warn."</div>

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CNN & CBC Sued For Pirating 31 Second YouTube Video - TorrentFreak [# ! Note] - 1 views

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cnn cbc pirating youtube video big companies crime bad boys

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 13 Aug 15

" Andy on August 13, 2015 C: 26 Breaking CNN and Canada's CBC are being sued after the pair allegedly ripped a 31 second video from YouTube and used it in their broadcasts without a license. In addition to claims of copyright infringement, the media giants face allegations that they breached the anti-circumvention measures of the DMCA."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on August 13, 2015 C: 26 Breaking CNN and Canada's CBC are being sued after the pair allegedly ripped a 31 second video from YouTube and used it in their broadcasts without a license. In addition to claims of copyright infringement, the media giants face allegations that they breached the anti-circumvention measures of the DMCA."</div>

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Music Royalty Collectors Accused of Copyfraud | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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music royalty collectors copyright copyfraud

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 03 Oct 11

*History Repeating. [German music royalty collecting agency GEMA has once again stepped up to enforce their strict copyright regime. But this time they picked the wrong target. The group mistakenly demanded money from the nonprofit organization Musikpiraten for publishing five Creative Commons licensed tracks. Musikpiraten is baffled by the false claim and is considering filing a complaint for copyfraud. ...]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">*History Repeating. [German music royalty collecting agency GEMA has once again stepped up to enforce their strict copyright regime. But this time they picked the wrong target. The group mistakenly demanded money from the nonprofit organization Musikpiraten for publishing five Creative Commons licensed tracks. Musikpiraten is baffled by the false claim and is considering filing a complaint for copyfraud. ...]</div>

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'Fining' File-Sharers Makes Anti-Piracy Company Lose Money | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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fines sue file-shares makes enterprises lose money music movie industry P2P download rules

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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 27 Mar 14

" Andy on March 26, 2014 C: 61 Breaking Financial results published by anti-piracy group Rightscorp shows that while turning piracy into profit is a nice idea, it's not lucrative for everyone. A loss of $2.04m in 2013 means that for every single dollar of settlement revenu"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" Andy on March 26, 2014 C: 61 Breaking Financial results published by anti-piracy group Rightscorp shows that while turning piracy into profit is a nice idea, it's not lucrative for everyone. A loss of $2.04m in 2013 means that for every single dollar of settlement revenu"</div>

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Los mejores 10 sitios de Torrents en 2014 - 0 views

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sitios torrents torrent bittorrent

shared by Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 06 Jan 14 - No Cached

Gonzalo San Gil, PhD. on 06 Jan 14

[ Como cada año, en torrentfreak.com han publicado la lista de los mejores buscadores de Torrents del momento, una lista encabezada por The Pirate Bay que, aún siendo extremadamente perseguido y obligado a cambiar de dominio constantemente, sigue liderando la lista un año más. ]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">[ Como cada año, en torrentfreak.com han publicado la lista de los mejores buscadores de Torrents del momento, una lista encabezada por The Pirate Bay que, aún siendo extremadamente perseguido y obligado a cambiar de dominio constantemente, sigue liderando la lista un año más. ]</div>

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