Demanding money from individuals who have downloaded copyright infringing content will backfire.

Taking actions against "illegal tube sites," their advertisers and sponsors of products for sale would limit or stop the distribution. Note that I have added "advertisers and sponsors" ? they are collectible. They are knowingly participating an unlawful activity.

If the Somali pirates offered paid sponsorship for their ships and major corporations had their names placed on them, e.g., SS Corporation ? wouldn't they be materially participating in an unlawful activity?