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Originally Posted by tobes539
However, on a positive note, I do believe that there is room for Phorm et al on the Internet.
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There is no room for Phorm on the net.
Here's why;
http://www.dephormation.org.uk/video/copyright.wmv
If you can watch that video and honestly claim Phorm has an ounce of legitimacy I'll be gobsmacked. Particularly because you're in the publishing/journalism industry n'est pas?
That's before you even consider the effect of Phorm on ecommerce, and other applications that require the privacy assured by RIPA, Computer Misuse, Fraud legislation etc
Cmon, keep up.
Pete.
PS Welcome, glad you've joined us.
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Bear in mind too - the thing that makes the internet the valuable resource it is, is the content.
If you value that content, you need to demonstrate respect for the rights of copyright holders.
If you rip off copyright content wholesale, you effectively steal "the entire internet" to paraphrase Phorm. And s.107/s.110 of the copyright act makes that a crime (not just a civil offence).
Well, on the plus side. If this garbage ever launches, I plan to retire to the Bahamas on the proceeds from copyright claims against ISPs. And I'm taking the people here with me
.They can have an island each.
Pete.