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Originally Posted by johnnyloadproductions
Remember that indexing links is rarely prosecuted. Granted the case in the UK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_O'Dwyer
with TVshack.net
Hosting the content is the illegal part, that's why some of these forums get away with it. The file lockers just get away with it because of the DMCA loophole. I bet half of file lockers are bootstrapped by the owners uploading everything they've ever downloaded and then getting it off the ground with affiliates.
Hard to tell without detailed logs, and who's going to do that without fear of incriminating themselves? |
It's a tough battle for sure. Some of these forums reside in the US though. Some of these forum owners have been involved with previous, and current, acts of theft. It may not hurt to try and pinpoint one and see what US law can, and cannot, subpoena.
I think it is the forums that should be shut down though. Filelockers keep opening up, the source of the traffic is not so easy.
I know some good US attorneys should you need a contact.