BPI Requests ISPs Suspend Suspected Filesharers

MartinJW writes "The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has written to two of the UKs larger ISPs, Tiscali and Cable & Wireless, asking them to suspend the accounts of 59 users they have identified as 'illegal file sharers.' The BPI says they have 'unequivocal evidence' of IP addresses that were used to upload 'significant quantities' of music. Although the IP addresses were used to identify the ISPs involved, the providers are the only people able to identify the exact individuals responsible. This marks a significant change in the BPI's tactics; previously they have targeted individuals but it seems that they are now taking it one step further and requesting the ISPs take decisive action to uphold the terms in their own 'acceptable use policies.'"

Comments

Re:I pay a tax on blanks

[LiquidCoooled]

Shhhhhhhh its about the only thing we aren't taxed for.

Re:Not going to be a problem

[FireFury03]

'Needing my internet fix' however, I believe doesn't fall under any protected class at this time.

You could probably start a religion requiring Internet access though :)

Re:I pay a tax on blanks

[Gerzel]

Exactly that's why we(the US) left.
Stamp Taxes
Sugar Taxes
Tea Taxes!

Bah you British.

Re:damn dyslexia

[RsG]

Either way, they're still whores...

I respectfully disagree. It is my understanding that whores provide a pleasurable service for money. Lawyers and record company executives, on the other hand, do the opposite - and then charge you for the priveledge.

Please don't impinge on the good name of whores :-)

Re:I pay a tax on blanks

[footissimo]

Nah, washing machines, hoovers and kitchen sinks aren't exempt from VAT.

*runs away*