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ISP blocking p2p?
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captain6
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13. September 2007 @ 20:52 |
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Hi, I had a recent experience and want to share it.
The other day, my Internet service provider just started blocking p2p traffic, the usual programs wouldn't connect. internet pages were fine
I called them up and inquired about it, I had been 'Quarantined' because 'i was downloading copyrighted material' apparently the music labels or movie companys complain to them and then my isp quarantines me.
Threating me with 'termination' because apparently this was the second time this happened.
My questions are:
is this common?
Is this invasion of privacy?
what can i do?
andthanks,
loopy
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13. September 2007 @ 21:10 |
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did you get a letter from your isp? most of the time when things like this happens the isp would send a letter to the party who has been doing the downloading, so i would say go with a different isp, but now you know that they know what you have been doing, also why would you think that it would be a invasion of privacy? do you think that you can't be seen while you are surfing the net? you might try using the program peer guardian, and you never know you might be geting a knock on your door and it might be the riaa!
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Auslander
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14. September 2007 @ 05:59 |
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just so it's out there, we do have several threads now where people are complaining about their ISPs. maybe we could do some searches first before we post, captain6?
this has been going on for years and years now, kiddo. the media industry is attacking people the world over, and has fired off thousands upon thousands of lawsuits in the US, normally against people they can't even identify until after they've sued the ISP for actual names.
is it common? yes and no. most people obviously won't have this problem, but pirates, especially though that don't go through any steps to protect themselves, are always at risk.
no, it's not an invasion of privacy. your ISP monitors all of your internet activities--they're the ones piping it to you, remember? by downloading copyrighted materials, i'm sure you're guilty of some breech of contract for use of their services.
can't do the time, don't do the crime, and all.
what can you do? you have a few options:
1.) stop downloading illegally. continue to use your ISP without any issues.
2.) continue to download, get cut off, move to new ISP, get warned, repeat.
3.) continue to download, have bad luck, get sued and settle for more money that i will make in the next 4 years.
4.) continue to download, have bad luck, get sued and fight the lawsuit. pay more money than i will make in 10 years.
5.) move to a nation where filesharing is legal. give the finger to the people you are stealing from. feel superior for no good reason.
*shrugs* i think that about covers everything. good luck.
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captain6
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14. September 2007 @ 07:14 |
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no, letter, an email maybe.
But I apologize, I was a *bit* excited when I had posted the thread.
*should have searched first* - the universal response for all forums these days, should have known better.
But thanks for the replies, I was just very surprised, I had never heard about this kind of thing happening among my friends,
Are some ISPs less aggressive with this kind of thing and won't pass the message on to the customer if they receive a complaint?
I understand that the last thing that I want to do is get into any trouble with the RIAA or such, as I cannot afford this route.
I am going to look into peer guardian a little, but in the meantime, all downloading as ceased. : )
Thanks,
loopy
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Auslander
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14. September 2007 @ 11:34 |
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ISPs in countries where downloading for personal use is acceptable, such as canada and finland, aren't as eager to give up clients' details as those whose clients are based in countries where downloading is illegal, like the US. however, uploading content is still illegal in pretty much all notions, so all ISPs can be made to eventually turn over names, at least of the uploaders.
however, if you're going to do something immoral, be moral about it. ^.~ don't be a leech. that just makes the system weaker.
the only thing that will really protect you is by staying off networks that are so easily monitored by hollywood. meaning keep clear of limewire, kazaa, etc etc. bit torrent is a bit safer, as there are so many programs you can use, so many trackers, proxies, etc. however, a proxy will also record your actions, and you can bet the people running that would turn you in over go down for your downloading, any day.
best system is to just find someone who has what you want on IRC or any other messenger program and have them do a direct send, in my opinion.
or...as said before, stop downloading. >.>
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Dan_61
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15. September 2007 @ 11:34 |
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Auslander
I live in Canada and i got the letter also,i dont think its worth DL if its a fine
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15. September 2007 @ 11:59 |
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There will be no fine in Canada but your ISP will probably cancel your contract if they get enough notifications from the MPAA/RIAA. Use Peer Guardian, as stated above, not 100% but very good.
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