Megaupload down, 7 charged with online piracy
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It looks like megaupload has been taken down by the FBI, with 7 arrests, it also turns out that Swiss Beatz (yes, pistonhead's favorite Lotus Brand Ambassador) is named as the CEO of the site, allthough I'm uncertain if he is one of the people arrested.
Looks like SOPA isn't really needed anyway.
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB100014240529...
http://www.factmag.com/2012/01/19/swizz-beats-is-t...
Looks like SOPA isn't really needed anyway.
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB100014240529...
http://www.factmag.com/2012/01/19/swizz-beats-is-t...
Article said:
The four were arrested in New Zealand. Federal agents and other law enforcement agencies simultaneously moved to search bank records and server farms in multiple locations around the globe, authorities said. The charges include conspiracy to commit racketeering and criminal copyright infringement
Ho hum.Seriously how fking inept can the music and video industry and the us gov be!!!
They're really going to open up a HUGE can of worms if they keep this st up. You are going to have hackers ripping the st out of all their websites servers etc. At the moment all hackers tend to do is get in and shut them down.
I have wondered for years who the idiots are leading these media corps that they cant seem to grasp the simplest of things and keep up with the times.
They're really going to open up a HUGE can of worms if they keep this st up. You are going to have hackers ripping the st out of all their websites servers etc. At the moment all hackers tend to do is get in and shut them down.
I have wondered for years who the idiots are leading these media corps that they cant seem to grasp the simplest of things and keep up with the times.
Tallbut Buxomly said:
They're really going to open up a HUGE can of worms if they keep this st up. You are going to have hackers ripping the st out of all their websites servers etc. At the moment all hackers tend to do is get in and shut them down.
Already doing it by the looks of it!http://rt.com/usa/news/anonymous-doj-universal-sop...
This is a disaster for all the sites that used MegaUpload for legitimate reasons. Thousands of blogs have just lost years' worth of linked files, sites I use for Android ROMs and such are linking to nothing.
It's the thin end of the wedge, and the collateral damage will be hugely destructive.
It's the thin end of the wedge, and the collateral damage will be hugely destructive.
Tallbut Buxomly said:
Seriously how fking inept can the music and video industry and the us gov be!!!
They're really going to open up a HUGE can of worms if they keep this st up. You are going to have hackers ripping the st out of all their websites servers etc. At the moment all hackers tend to do is get in and shut them down.
I have wondered for years who the idiots are leading these media corps that they cant seem to grasp the simplest of things and keep up with the times.
So basically what you're saying is "they shouldn't try and stop crime, because the criminals might be nasty to them". Interesting approach there!They're really going to open up a HUGE can of worms if they keep this st up. You are going to have hackers ripping the st out of all their websites servers etc. At the moment all hackers tend to do is get in and shut them down.
I have wondered for years who the idiots are leading these media corps that they cant seem to grasp the simplest of things and keep up with the times.
Does that mean the authorities shouldn't prosecute murderers in case the murderer tries to off the judge in court?
There's plenty of legal sources for streamed and downloaded media, and no excuse for illegal downloading any more than there is for any other crime.
jonnydrama said:
America are playing a dangerous game, if they keep this up I can see a hacker getting hold of sensitive documents and publishing them online.
So they should ignore copyright theft because some hackers might get mad at them?What was that phrase about not giving in to terrorism again.
Much as it might pain people to hear it, it is not a basic human right to steal films & music.
Edited by JagLover on Friday 20th January 13:19
Kermit power said:
There's plenty of legal sources for streamed and downloaded media, and no excuse for illegal downloading any more than there is for any other crime.
I assume you're not an anime fan then? Or ever had a problem with media?
I give you:
IMO, the product released by dubious groups currently exceeds the quality of the legitimate goods. That should never be allowed to happen.
Furthermore, the fact that sites like these file lockers prosper demonstrate that people will pay for the content in the form they want it.
The market is there, the consumer will is there right now the suppliers are dropping the ball big time and litigating instead of innovating.
Now, I admit, they're slowly getting it, but too little and [arguably] too late. Instead of driving forward, they're now swimming against the tide. But then, these industries have opposed technology at every new development, finally give in and make massive profits from it in the end....so this should not be a surprise.
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"
These fools must think they're in Groundhog Day.
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