I downloaded a slackware iso last week using bittorrent. perfectly legal.

p2p = a type of architecture.
bittorrent = a p2p protocol.

Using those things is not illegal.
Yes, they can be used to download stolen content. And that would be illegal. A car can be used to transport stolen goods, but that doesn't make cars or the use of cars illegal.... djeez...

He's a lawyer and you're not. He already knows everything. :winkwink:

care to answer ?

still noticed you didn't commit your firms resources to everyone if your efforts create another fair use barrier to everyone elses cases (ala teen revenue botched unfair business attempt)

i would respect you if you did that, it would prove that you truely believed your "anyone who thinks p2p is legit is using BT to download something illegal"

let be honest it a money grab , you know this could turn out badly but you don't give a fuck because all it going to do is increase your billable hours if you lose.

I wonder if it's legal to send them an invoice with some prominent text threatening legal action in case of non-payment.

I know in America you can sue anybody for anything, but sending out invoices willy-nilly is most likely not allowed.

My point is, invoicing, if legal would be gentler, certainly cheaper and wouldn't preclude suing non payers.

Interesting thought.

Ah ha. So it is just about the money. At least we are right on that part. :winkwink:

gideon, you cannot throw that "50% legit torrents/downloads" until you can completely verify all of them who had what rights to this "redundant backup cloud" of yours. please stop making up facts on the fly to suit your "agenda" to counter argue.

It's not only a money grab, they are creating a cash crop.

Wouldn't it be sweet if the gov payed you the fines directly and then had the offenders put on a payment plan to pay back the government.


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