In the aftermath of the Pirate Bay verdict a week ago, some torrent trackers have already ceased operation to protect the individuals who own and operate them. Those that haven't are apparently becoming targets for a movie industry backed anti-piracy group.
According to TorrentFreak, Antipiratbyrån, sent the following to the operators of one such tracker, SweDVDR.
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"Unless The Pirate Bay's appeal goes well, it doesn't look like Sweden will be a friendly place for torrent trackers." - Since when has Sweden been a friendly place for pirates? If they crack down on software piracy in Somalia...then I will be suprised.
I've been to Bosnia and now Iraq... locals set up shops and SELL bootleg movies, games, software, etc. Where are the organizations claiming monetary loss?? I can see the point in /trying/ to shut down torrent tracking sites... but how about a little pressure on those who are deliberetly making money off piracy, not those who want to try something out before considering purchasing a legit copy???
Originally posted by acidod: I've been to Bosnia and now Iraq... locals set up shops and SELL bootleg movies, games, software, etc. Where are the organizations claiming monetary loss?? I can see the point in /trying/ to shut down torrent tracking sites... but how about a little pressure on those who are deliberetly making money off piracy, not those who want to try something out before considering purchasing a legit copy???
Those same people also more than likely have a stock of AK-74's, an old Adam bomb, and some pieces to what was a F-4 Phantom.
