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UNSW Has Collected an Estimated $100,000 In Piracy Fines Since 2008

Posted by timothy on from the quasi-private-justice dept.

Jagungal (36053) writes The SMH reports that The University of NSW says it has issued 238 fines — estimated to total around $100,000 - to students illicitly downloading copyright infringing material such as movies and TV shows on its Wi-Fi network since 2008. The main issues are that the University is not returning any money to the copyright holders but is instead using the money raised for campus facilities and that it is essentially enforcing a commonwealth law.

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  1. Re:does the university retain a magistrate? by PopeRatzo · · Score: 4, Funny

    Boom, motherfuckers.

    I can't speak to the accuracy of your argument or your citation, because I just don't know, but out of admiration, I'm going to end every one of my Thanksgiving political discussions with family members with "Boom, motherfuckers."

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    You are welcome on my lawn.
  2. Interesting... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Do they get fined just a little bit more for having the luxury of being fined in Australia?