ISPs: Copyright Cops

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Some of the top ISPs, including Comcast, Cablevision, Verizon, and Time Warner Cable, have officially agreed to step up efforts to protect the rights of copyright owners, a move first reported last month by CNET.

"Leaders from the movie, television, music and Internet service provider communities today announced a landmark agreement on a common framework for 'Copyright Alerts,'" the parties said today in a statement. Copyright Alerts "will educate and notify Internet subscribers when their Internet service accounts possibly are being misused for online content theft. This voluntary landmark collaboration will educate subscribers about content theft on their Internet accounts, benefiting consumers and copyright holders alike."
Many file-sharing fans and proponents of free content are to sure mock the assertion that this is a benefit to them.
This agreement hands the music and film sectors a big new stick with which to fight online illegal downloading of copyrighted works. The deal doesn't affect illegal streaming services. The film, music, and software sectors claim that online piracy costs the U.S. economy billions in lost revenue and jobs.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the respective trade groups for the four major record companies and six top Hollywood film studios, have labored for years to persuade ISPs to take a tougher antipiracy position. The RIAA, led by CEO Mitch Bainwol, said in December 2008 that the group would cease filing lawsuits against individual file sharers and would instead enlist the help of the large bandwidth providers. These companies are recognized as some of the Web's most powerful gatekeepers. It took nearly three years to convince the ISPs to agree.
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20077492-261/top-isps-agree-to-become-copyright-cops/

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#1 Knoctur_nal, Jul 8, 2011
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*sigh*

#2 runtohell121, Jul 8, 2011
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fucking ay.

#3 Akki, Jul 8, 2011
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#4 kontradictions, Jul 8, 2011
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Kinda expected it sooner or later.

#5 Jeff, Jul 8, 2011
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Snatched from BGR:

First Alert: In response to a notice from a copyright owner, an ISP will send an online alert to a subscriber, such as an email, notifying the subscriber that his/her account may have been misused for content theft, that content theft is illegal and a violation of published policies, and that consequences could result from any such conduct. This first alert will also direct the subscriber to educational resources which will (i) help him/her to check the security of his/her computer and any Wifi network, (ii) provide explanatory steps which will help to avoid content theft in the future and (iii) provide information about the abundant sources of lawful music, film and TV content.

Second Alert: If the alleged activity persists despite the receipt of the first alert, the subscriber may get a second similar alert that will underscore the educational messages, or the ISP may in its discretion proceed to the next alert.

Third Alert: If the subscribers account again appears to have been used for content theft, he/she will receive another alert, much like the initial alerts. However, this alert will provide a conspicuous mechanism (a click-through pop-up notice, landing page, or similar mechanism) asking the subscriber to acknowledge receipt of this alert. This is designed to ensure that the subscriber is aware of the third copyright alert and reminds the subscriber that content theft conducted through their account could lead to consequences under the law and published policies.

Fourth Alert: If the subscribers account again appears to have been used for content theft, the subscriber will receive yet another alert that again requires the subscriber to acknowledge receipt.

Fifth Alert: If the subscribers account again appears to have been used for content theft, the ISP will send yet another alert. At this time, the ISP may take one of several steps, specified in its published policies, reasonably calculated to stop future content theft. These steps, referred to as Mitigation Measures, may include, for example: temporary reductions of Internet speeds, redirection to a landing page until the subscriber contacts the ISP to discuss the matter or reviews and responds to some educational information about copyright, or other measures that the ISP may deem necessary to help resolve the matter. ISPs are not obligated to impose any Mitigation Measure which would disable or be reasonably likely to disable the subscribers voice telephone service (including the ability to call 911), e-mail account, or any security or health service (such as home security or medical monitoring). The use of the mitigation measure is waivable by the ISP at this point.

Sixth Alert: Whether or not the ISP has previously waived the Mitigation Measure, if the subscribers account again appears to have been used for content theft, the ISP will send another alert and will implement a Mitigation Measure as described above. As described above, it’s likely that very few subscribers who after having received multiple alerts, will persist (or allow others to persist) in the content theft.
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http://www.bgr.com/2011/07/07/major-isps-target-pirates-with-six-strike-copyright-enforcement-plan/

#6 Knoctur_nal, Jul 8, 2011
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At least you guys have bigger bandwidth caps...I'm still waiting for mine to reset lol.

#7 The_Jelly, Jul 8, 2011
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i wonder how many people will be getting 6+ warnings....

#8 Akki, Jul 8, 2011
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fucking great...just when i am probably upgrading to time warner fml

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lmao.... time to pay for that netflix.....

#10 Akki, Jul 8, 2011
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but netflix doesn't have anything good to watch

#11 runtohell121, Jul 8, 2011
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it's mostly for tv series.....

#12 Akki, Jul 8, 2011
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Akki said: ↑

it's mostly for tv series.....
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I only had Netflix for a month and there wasn't much >.<.. well.. nothing I really wanted to watch I guess.

#13 runtohell121, Jul 8, 2011
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^ It's all about those random TV series..... you will find the occasional movie here and there but not anything new

#14 Akki, Jul 8, 2011
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I once torrented something a game. Rogers sent me an email about not to torrent again or they'll suspend internet. lol

#15 Jeff, Jul 8, 2011
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^ Oh canada.... net neutrality! boooooo

#16 Akki, Jul 8, 2011
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Chinen said: ↑

I once torrented something a game. Rogers sent me an email about not to torrent again or they'll suspend internet. lol
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-rolleyes

#17 runtohell121, Jul 8, 2011
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damn but forreals why would i pay for fast internet and not bootleg

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[N];942420 said:

damn but forreals why would i pay for fast internet and not bootleg
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At least Time Warner doesn't have a bandwidth cap yet

#19 runtohell121, Jul 8, 2011
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^ That was few years back. Now i try not to torrent. Usually direct download is more safe. lol

#20 Jeff, Jul 8, 2011

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