Re: [Sheflug] 3 Strike Petition

[Bob Mottram <fuzzgun@xxxxxxxxx>]

2009/11/25 Richard Ibbotson <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> I don't personally feel either way about web sites like -
> www.piratebay.org - and others.

I also don't care about pirate bay.


> However, what is wrong is that the
> Government's approach to this is that since someone has accused you of
> online piracy then you are disconnected.  Once the spammers get hold
> of this everyone will be disconnected :)  Other than that.  There is
> no defence.  You are guilty.  No sign of any chance that you can
> explain that you are innocent.


Indeed.  And this could be used as a political instrument to silence
bloggers, political opponents or people leaking important information
online.  All the government needs do is claim that some copyright
violation was committed.

- Bob

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