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In Defense of Six Strikes

Posted by Unknown on from the except-for-the-deep-packet-inspection dept.

Deathspawner writes with a view on Six Strikes we don't normally see around here: "It's been well-established all over the Web that the just-implemented 'Six Strikes' system is bad... horrible, worthy of death to those who created it. But let's take a deep breath for a moment. Can Six Strikes actually be a good thing for consumers? While the scheme isn't perfect (far from it), one of the biggest benefits from this system is that it introduces a proxy, and any persecution you might have easily faced prior to Six Strikes is delayed under the new program. Wouldn't you rather receive a warning from your ISP than be sent a bill or legal threat by the RIAA/MPAA?" A couple of days ago, someone sent Torrentfreak an actual alert they received from Comcast (the alert itself is a few screens down). Noteworthy is that there is zero mention of the appeals process.

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  1. There always is the alternative... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    You know, not infringing on copyright in the first place. That's still an option. Maybe you won't look so 1337 to all your buddies but it'll give you the warm fuzzy feeling of actually supporting the arts. That's just my take on it.

  2. Re:Intractably horrible. by j00r0m4nc3r · · Score: -1, Troll

    How should copyright holders enforce their rights

    Eating a steaming turd would be a good start.