What the Pirate Bay Verdict Could Mean For Google

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?"

Comments

Re:Google will have to pay

[Anonymous Coward]

What on Earth would make you think that a legal case in Sweden would have that effect? What do you imagine Google would pay for? To whom? Why Google, and not the downloader?

Hello, my name is Inigo Monbooyah. You killed my attention span with all those questions. Prepare to die.

I know how to satisfy the RIAA

[kurt555gs]

Simply close the internet to all free content. What are we Commies?, why should anything be free?

The internet is here as a vehicle to provide paid content from the RIAA, MPAA BSA ans other for profit businesses.

Any other use, especially if it is involving providing information of any kind for free and not compensating the content owners needs to be stopped, and stopped now.

Re:Google will have to pay

[shoemilk]

I can see this happening here with google and most likely your isp will pay a fee , this will be hidden in your isp bill, and the money will be payed to the copyright owners .

Sweet! When can I start expecting royalty checks for this post?

Re:Google will have to pay

[n3tcat]

Sweet! When can I start expecting royalty checks for this post?

You can start with Google too! ;)