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What the Pirate Bay Verdict Could Mean For Google

Posted by Soulskill on from the google-trends-should-be-interesting-to-watch dept.

explosivejared writes "Forbes is running a story discussing the verdict in the Pirate Bay case and its implications on file sharing, specifically with regard to Google. The article points out what most people on Slashdot already realize: Google provides essentially the same service that the Pirate Bay does. The Pirate Bay case may be far from over, accounting for appeals, but the Pirate Bay's assumption of being unchallengeable was shattered. The article raises the question of whether or not Google is untouchable in the matter. The story is quick to point out how the situation resembles a futile game of cat-and-mouse, but given how the Pirate Bay's confidence was ultimately broken, is Google beyond reproach?"

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  1. Re:Google will have to pay by lacoronus · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Really?

    You link to a torrent of a hotly anticipated movie with the text "hey d00dz, get it before it's in the cinemas here!".

    And you claim to not know that the content was infringing?

    I'm not going to argue with that. I suggest you do the above, and get yourself to court. That's the only way to settle this, because you are obviously not going to listen to anything I say.