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New California Law Bans Anonymous Media File Sharing

Posted by timothy on from the now-that's-helpful dept.

An anonymous reader writes "It looks like California will soon be requiring emails to share files. The story from SF Gate has a few details as Ahnold goes on his signing spree in Sacramento. 'Aiding the industry that helped him gain worldwide fame, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Tuesday aimed at discouraging online piracy by requiring anyone disseminating movies or music on the Internet to disclose their e-mail address.' Also he signed a bill to limit the sale of video games."

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  1. Re:It will never survive. by Kenja · · Score: 0, Redundant
    "I am willing to bet it will be struck down as inhibiting legitimate anonymous free speech."

    Since when does freedom of speach extend to the illigal distribution of copywritten movies over the internet? Since that is the only instance when this law can take effect I realy dont see what everyone is so worked up over. Hell, there is even an exception clause for sending movies to your firends and family.

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  2. I guess voting for Arnold... by crotherm · · Score: 0, Redundant


    wasn't such a good idea. He is acting like a dumbass now. So now since Arnold has so concerned with bringing business to Calif, what is going to say when all the web hosting companies pack up and move.

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