Topic: The Pirate Bay must be blocked by UK ISPs, court rules
Anonymous A started this discussion 14 years ago #19,205
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-17894176
File-sharing site The Pirate Bay must be blocked by UK internet service providers, the High Court has ruled.
The Swedish website hosts links to download mostly pirated free music and video.
Sky, Everything Everywhere, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media must all prevent their users from accessing the site.
"Sites like The Pirate Bay destroy jobs in the UK and undermine investment in new British artists," the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) said.
A sixth ISP, BT, requested "a few more weeks" to consider their position on blocking the site.
BPI's chief executive Geoff Taylor said: "The High Court has confirmed that The Pirate Bay infringes copyright on a massive scale.
"Its operators line their pockets by commercially exploiting music and other creative works without paying a penny to the people who created them.
"This is wrong - musicians, sound engineers and video editors deserve to be paid for their work just like everyone else."
In November 2011, the BPI asked the group of ISPs to voluntarily block access to the site.
The request followed a court order to block Newzbin 2, a site also offering links to download pirated material.
The ISPs said they would not block the site unless a court order was made, as is now the case.
Virgin Media told the BBC it will now comply with the request, but warned such measures are, in the long term, only part of the solution.
The Swedish website hosts links to download mostly pirated free music and video.
Sky, Everything Everywhere, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media must all prevent their users from accessing the site.
"Sites like The Pirate Bay destroy jobs in the UK and undermine investment in new British artists," the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) said.
A sixth ISP, BT, requested "a few more weeks" to consider their position on blocking the site.
BPI's chief executive Geoff Taylor said: "The High Court has confirmed that The Pirate Bay infringes copyright on a massive scale.
"Its operators line their pockets by commercially exploiting music and other creative works without paying a penny to the people who created them.
"This is wrong - musicians, sound engineers and video editors deserve to be paid for their work just like everyone else."
In November 2011, the BPI asked the group of ISPs to voluntarily block access to the site.
The request followed a court order to block Newzbin 2, a site also offering links to download pirated material.
The ISPs said they would not block the site unless a court order was made, as is now the case.
Virgin Media told the BBC it will now comply with the request, but warned such measures are, in the long term, only part of the solution.
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Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #315,946
lolEngland. The classic police state.
oh btw, lrn2vpn.
oh btw, lrn2vpn.
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Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 5 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,949
More naivety from out of touch judges that will ultimately just create free publicity for the site.
elmo joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,950
> using The Pirate Bay
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,952
@315,946 (B)
It's funny because in a lot of ways we're the furthest thing from a police state. The government won't even let the police intervene in riots without standing around for a few hours.
It's funny because in a lot of ways we're the furthest thing from a police state. The government won't even let the police intervene in riots without standing around for a few hours.
Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 15 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,954
@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
Sure you are. With cameras everywhere. And that reptilian bitch Queen still collecting a livelihood off your taxes.
Make fun of the French all you want. At least they had the balls to decapitate their royalty.
Sure you are. With cameras everywhere. And that reptilian bitch Queen still collecting a livelihood off your taxes.
Make fun of the French all you want. At least they had the balls to decapitate their royalty.
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Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,955
@previous (B)
I've never understood the problem people have with CCTV. They're only in public places, how's it any different to some random passerby looking at you?
> that reptilian bitch Queen
> implying that all positions of authority aren't filled by reptillians.
I've never understood the problem people have with CCTV. They're only in public places, how's it any different to some random passerby looking at you?
> that reptilian bitch Queen
> implying that all positions of authority aren't filled by reptillians.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx double-posted this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,957
@315,954 (B)
Funnily enough, for a while they wanted the royalty back (just as a constitutional monarchy though, not a proper monarchy). Would've happened too if the potential king didn't have the political cunning of a turd.
Funnily enough, for a while they wanted the royalty back (just as a constitutional monarchy though, not a proper monarchy). Would've happened too if the potential king didn't have the political cunning of a turd.
Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 19 seconds later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,958
@315,955 (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
> > implying that all positions of authority aren't filled by reptillians.
Oh shit. You got me there. Indeed this is true.
> > implying that all positions of authority aren't filled by reptillians.
Oh shit. You got me there. Indeed this is true.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 11 minutes later, 32 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,964
@315,954 (B)
The Queen pays tax, and cameras only film in public places. My friend's murderer was caught thanks to CCTV street cameras.
The Queen pays tax, and cameras only film in public places. My friend's murderer was caught thanks to CCTV street cameras.
Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #315,967
@previous (F)
But you still live in England. The county where Manchester is located. There's no excuse for you.
All the intelligent people moved out of England 300-200 years ago, which makes you the offspring of morons.
But you still live in England. The county where Manchester is located. There's no excuse for you.
All the intelligent people moved out of England 300-200 years ago, which makes you the offspring of morons.
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,984
@previous (B)Why don't you cry a little bit more about it, I'm sure that eventually your impotent rage will leak through to me via osmosis and I will get sad as well.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,985
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,987
@previous (G)Why don't you cry a little bit more about it, I'm sure that eventually your impotent rage will leak through to me via osmosis and I will get sad as well.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,988
@315,985 (G)
But you haven't posted in this thread before, Anonymous G. You never made a point.
@315,984 (F)
Shaun!
But you haven't posted in this thread before, Anonymous G. You never made a point.
@315,984 (F)
Shaun!
Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,989
@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
Sorry, had to claer cookies. I know it's uncommon for an MC user, but I do have a job.
Sorry, had to claer cookies. I know it's uncommon for an MC user, but I do have a job.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 14 years ago, 55 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,992
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 5 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,993
@315,989 (G)
Your job is being a crybaby little faggot. You do it in the street and people throw money at you out of pity.
Your job is being a crybaby little faggot. You do it in the street and people throw money at you out of pity.
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,994
Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 6 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,995
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,996
Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,998
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #315,999
@previous (G)
I also have an intense loathing of you, which influenced me more than your job as a rent boy did.
I also have an intense loathing of you, which influenced me more than your job as a rent boy did.
Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #316,002
@previous (F)
Talk to men when you can actually get a job as a rent boy. I'm sure I'll be waithing a good long while considering the tinyness of your penis.
Talk to men when you can actually get a job as a rent boy. I'm sure I'll be waithing a good long while considering the tinyness of your penis.
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,010
@previous (G)
I'm assuming you have direct experience with talking to men, since I've heard that is often the only work a no-name rent boy such as yourself can actually get. But I think I'll pass. I have a nice job which allows me to retain my dignity. Perhaps you do earn more than I earn; on the other hand, I'm not a friendless alcoholic who is almost at kimmo-levels of fucktardism, so I think it balances out.
I'm assuming you have direct experience with talking to men, since I've heard that is often the only work a no-name rent boy such as yourself can actually get. But I think I'll pass. I have a nice job which allows me to retain my dignity. Perhaps you do earn more than I earn; on the other hand, I'm not a friendless alcoholic who is almost at kimmo-levels of fucktardism, so I think it balances out.
Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,013
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,015
@previous (G)
Thank you for informing me about my life situation. Why don't you go blubber about opportunities lost over another bottle of brandy?
Thank you for informing me about my life situation. Why don't you go blubber about opportunities lost over another bottle of brandy?
Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,019
@previous (F)
Keep talking. My dick is still bigger than yours, which is all that matters at the end of day. It's why black can still manage to get laid desite their low double digit IQ's.
Keep talking. My dick is still bigger than yours, which is all that matters at the end of day. It's why black can still manage to get laid desite their low double digit IQ's.
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,023
@previous (G)
You know you've failed at life when the only thing you can brag about over the Internet is that you have a big dick. And nice racism, asshole.
You know you've failed at life when the only thing you can brag about over the Internet is that you have a big dick. And nice racism, asshole.
Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,026
@previous (F)
Everyone fails at life pal. It's proven by the fact everyone dies.
Some of us do it with big dicks though.
Everyone fails at life pal. It's proven by the fact everyone dies.
Some of us do it with big dicks though.
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HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 4 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,199
Every nation has its hypocrisy.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 4 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,265
Anonymous H replied with this 14 years ago, 8 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #316,266
@previous (J)
You start by educating yourself. Look up VPN on Wiki. Quick read. Then look up VPN with Google and find the cheep sites. You could hit Cnet as they show a free VPN for download. No clue if its really useful. You can look for reviews of that free software.
You could go to TC and ask if anyone remembers Itamake's suggested free VPN. I had no reason to bookmark it.
You start by educating yourself. Look up VPN on Wiki. Quick read. Then look up VPN with Google and find the cheep sites. You could hit Cnet as they show a free VPN for download. No clue if its really useful. You can look for reviews of that free software.
You could go to TC and ask if anyone remembers Itamake's suggested free VPN. I had no reason to bookmark it.