Comcast Warns Infringing Customers Of Abuse

tm writes "Comcast recently sent out letters to DMCA-infringing customers, informing them of their illegal downloading transgressions. The notice clearly states that Comcast has been asked by the copyright owner, MGM, to notify the individual of their actions and demand that the downloaded file(s) be immediately removed. In addition, the individual must write a return letter, which consists of an explanation and an apology. It appears that if a valid explanation is given, such as 'I don't know how to secure my access point and my neighbors run wild on my connection,' then both Comcast and MGM will be happy. If the explanation is not satisfactory however, they may proceed with fines, termination of service, ect. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and if this will influence other ISPs to go after customers at Hollywood's request."

Comments

Re:Goodbye Comcast...

[DroopyStonx]

I'm sick of people thinking that ISPs can do whatever the hell they want just because "it's their network."

Sorry, but I have a right to privacy. If I ever catch my ISP spying on shit I do, I'm cancelling immediately. The reason why ISPs *think* (keyword: think) they can get away with it is because people are SHEEP and do nothing about it. I'm sure you're the same type of idiot who supports the Patriot Act too, am I right? I think I am. Sacrifice some privacy for the law, huh?

Nobody gives a shit about their right to privacy anymore. It's all about "well if you steal then you should pay the penalty!" Well, if you didn't spy on me, then you wouldn't know what I download! People say "well they monitor certain ports", but that's bullshit as every major P2P client has the ability to change the port.