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Sharebeast, the Largest US-based Filesharing Service, Has Its Domain Seized
An anonymous reader writes: The RIAA says that the FBI has seized the domain of file-sharing service ShareBeast, shutting down what it said was responsible for the leaks of thousands of songs. The site now only displays a notice saying the FBI acted "pursuant to a seizure warrant related to suspect criminal copyright infringement." In a statement, RIAA CEO Cary Sherman called the seizure "a huge win for the music community and legitimate music services. ShareBeast operated with flagrant disregard for the rights of artists and labels while undermining the legal marketplace."
I find it interesting that the RIAA and other similar groups seem to have to comment on these things. I can't think of a single industry outside of the entertainment industry that's so congratulatory (and self-congratulatory) over the law coming down in their favour.
Who in their right mind would host a file-sharing site in the US? Why not just put on a pair of fake antlers and run around in the Wisconsin woods on the first day of deer season?
You are welcome on my lawn.
But was the company actively involved in the illegal activity?
It was it just some users.
Because YouTube is also home to hundreds of thousands of pieces of pirated material on any given day.
And my personal favorite copyright violation tool is Pinterest, whose entire business involves republishing and distributing copyrighted works.
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I can't imagine why anyone would call you racist. I must not be "great white maile" enough to imagine hatred for genetic or sexual class would possibly make anyone think you're even biased, much less racist.