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Originally Posted by popper
sure, Ok .. so in effect your saying it's your view that because it might seen as so called "industry Practice" to ignore some/any of the laws and clauses as layed out by the UK and EU , then its also OK for a new player to do the same?.
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Many will see it that way, yes. The law is fluid. Laws evolve over time to adapt to updated methods and new technology. "Bad" laws are passed as well as "good" ones. High court opinion doesn't always go the way of public opinion nor does it always take what appears to be the obvious route.
Not a popular view but why do content owners have an absolute right to all the revenue from their content? They didn't pay for and build the IP networks. They're making money off the back of this significant investment by communications companies, who in turn are making money off the back of the content (either directly through subscription or indirectly through advertising).
Whatever you think of me or my views is mostly irrelevant. What matters is how the legislators, the enforcers, the regulators, the courts etc will be swayed by arguments. The ISPs and Phorm most likely have a lot more money than any campaign has. Their views will be heard.
Don't shoot the messenger.