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So write them a letter if you are not in the UK
http://www.soca.gov.uk/contact-soca/complaints

I personally linked the definition of terrorism ( http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism ) in my e-mail and called them out on their terrorist actions

Sure, it's non-violent terrorism.. but it STILL IS terrorism....

Unfortunately it's not a hoax. It is confirmed on the SOCA web site.

Nice suggestion. I tried using the following: http://www.soca.gov.uk/search?q=free+mp3s&option=com_googlemini

I've written a complaint to SOCA.

It looks like they're defaming the owners: "The majority of music files that were available via this site were stolen from the artists."

It's like arresting someone on suspicion of rape, and then (before any conviction) stating publicly "this guy's a rapist". Rape's a serious crime, copying files isn't.

However, the people running the RIAA and MPAA think differently. They think that stopping anything and everything that bumps into their revenue streams ... even independent labels just making their own unique content and self publishing ... is way more important than issues like rape, kiddie porn, child slave trade, or even terrorism. Follow what those people do and this will be so clear.

I've written a complaint to SOCA.

It looks like they're defaming the owners: "The majority of music files that were available via this site were stolen from the artists."

It's like arresting someone on suspicion of rape, and then (before any conviction) stating publicly "this guy's a rapist". Rape's a serious crime, copying files isn't.

TERRORISM http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism
1: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion

Governments using terrorism to control people then claiming we (the world) need to fight terrorism...

Looks like we need to fight our governments then... I'm not a fan of anarchy though, so I'd recommend simply writing a strongly worded letter to the government to inform them they are engaging in acts of terrorism.
It's actually a funny joke..... Our governments are using what we are fighting...

Complaints link: http://www.soca.gov.uk/contact-soca/complaints

Complain away!

http://www.soca.gov.uk/contact-soca/complaints

Complaints
We do our utmost to provide the public with the best possible service, and to act professionally and courteously at all times. However if you want to complain about SOCA or a SOCA officer, first please look at our complaints process

Then, if you wish to make a complaint, you can contact:

SOCA Counter Corruption Department
PO Box 58396,
London
NW1W 9SB

Telephone: 020 7238 2626
Email: publiccomplaints@soca.x.gsi.gov.uk

If you would rather complain to the Independent Police Complaints Commission or you are not happy with the way your complaint about a SOCA officer has been handled, you should contact:

The Independent Police Complaints Commission
90 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6BH

Telephone: 08453 002 002
Email: enquiries@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk

If you have downloaded music using this website you may have committed a criminal offence which carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years

Seriously, is SOCA known for taking down sites? On there website they have

Have you received correspondence purporting to be from SOCA and want to verify its authenticity?
http://www.soca.gov.uk/contact-soca

It kinda sounds fishy to me.. Anyway now they're collecting tons of IP-addresses of Slashdotters who can't resist to click on links.

The organisation that took over the NHTCU, the Serious Organised Crimes Agency, has a .gov.uk: http://www.soca.gov.uk/

I think we're used to seeing .gov.uk domains in the UK -- especially from local government. I don't think it's a problem.

I would agree that regional accountability is one of the reasons for the UK's succes which is why I shudder at each step towards a 'national' force.

We've already got one. I'm not sure what I dislike most about them. Possibly the cheesy logo that looks like it was chosen by a panel of ten year olds.