If Linux Distros and US TV shows are not illegal, why not just create a site that specialises in non-illegal content, and then it will not get shut down
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If Linux Distros and US TV shows are not illegal, why not just create a site that specialises in non-illegal content, and then it will not get shut down
What are best **********?
I just found out that the Opera Turbo feature bypasses all the blocks anyway! Not that I use any of those sites anyway..
If Linux Distros and US TV shows are not illegal, why not just create a site that specialises in non-illegal content, and then it will not get shut down
Surreal. Blocking tpb proved entirely impotent, so having failed, the same bunch are going to try the same with kat etc? Not surprised as such, but slightly disappointed.
Well, I'm off to see what h33t is like. So thanks for the OP
edit:
1/ 3 haven't blocked h33t
2/ h33t have a banner across the top telling me how to access their site from the uk
LOL
inb4 piracy isn't stealing debate.
Because theft of physical items actually impacts people's lives in a real way. Steal a car and that guy may not be able to get to work. Nick a handbag and that woman may not be able to afford her weekly shop. Theft is also often violent. ... Download last nights Eastenders and ... umm ...
You can also have a wider effect than just punishing the perpetrators. They may well be resorting to theft for a reason other than just the hell of it. Addicts etc.
But yes, let's pretend that downloading a copy of something is akin to stealing physical items
I am in no-way defending piracy, content produces are just as entitled to the fruits of their labour as I am. All I am saying is that shutting down a few torrent sites is costly, and infective. It just plain doesn't work. At the very best, you stop people getting a new torrent file for what, an hour while they find a new site?
That is a rubbish anology, using that anology what they are doing is shutting the shop to stop the theiving not arresting the theives.
Shutting the sites isn't the solution especially when they only shut a few. There is simply too many sites, too easy to set up a website to do it or proxy to the blocked sites. I agree with whoever said above that the music industry is playing catch up but the tv/film seems to be stuck whining about people downloading but never providing any real alternatives to it.
What I would love for them to do is make it possible to download an episode for a price (say £1 - £1.50 an episode) the day after it airs on TV. This way you wouldn't need to pay for a digital package to be able to watch 1 program on 1 channel once a week. It would also mean the total cost is £25-£35 per season which is roughly the price of a season when it is released on DVD.
I do agree something needs to be done though as there is some people (probably a lot of people) who will always take the attitude of why pay for it when I can get it for free.
people still use public trackers?
Could barely hear you over the sound of your elitism.
What's wrong with public trackers exactly?
Could barely hear you over the sound of your elitism.
What's wrong with public trackers exactly?