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Old 07-30-2014, 11:42 AM  
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And in the meantime :

UK to 'decriminalize' file-sharing lol

http://rt.com/uk/174744-uk-internet-fileshare-piracy/

The British government has decriminalized the act of online video game, music and film piracy, after branding harsher punishment plans as ?unworkable.?

Beginning in 2015, internet users who persistently file-share will be sent a series of warning letters explaining that their actions are illegal. However, authorities will take no further action if the user continues downloading the material.

The aim of the letters is to boost consumer awareness of the array of legitimate online media outlets such as Netflix, and deter people from using file-sharing software.

The new scheme, named the 'Voluntary Copyright Alert Programme (VCAP),' came after years of talks between internet service providers (ISPs), politicians, and the music and film industries.

Major ISPs, including BT, Virgin, and Sky, have already signed up to VCAP. Other ISPs are expected to follow suit.

Geoff Taylor, chief executive of UK music trade body BPI, said VCAP was about ?persuading the persuadable, such as parents who do not know what is going on with their net connection.?

?VCAP is not about denying access to the internet. It?s about changing attitudes and raising awareness so people can make the right choice,? he added.

But im sure Adult King can kill the file sharing sites
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