Originally Posted by Barefootsies

It's not surprising.

However, this really just digs them a much deeper hole, and will entice the Feds or powers that be to come after them even harder. Historically, you will see that those tube sites who have a posted DMCA, remove when the requests come in, terminate accounts and what not rarely have the issues some of the others do.

Why?

Because the others do not remove content timely, if at all. They do not terminate accounts. They allow the same content to be re-uploaded within minutes. They have an arrogance to DMCA and just pour gasoline on fire. In short, those who simply remove content and follow DMCA timely do not have the level of grief as the others getting hauled off to jail.

When a site like ORON starts intentionally blocking IP's and shit of that nature, it reinforces the MALICE to copyright theft and intentions. Making it just that much easier for the government(s), lawyers, law enforcement to get a slam dunk case on them. It's a completely different ball game when it's user uploads, and it is removed in good faith should a complaint come in. You can play the Sgt Schultz card.

Malicious intent like they are showing DWB will ultimately be their undoing.