Cable Forum - View Single Post - Have you received a letter from Davenport Lyons or ACS?

lymmranger · 30-11-2009, 14:02

Kymmy makes a valid point which seems to be perpetually overlooked...

If an internet user downloads a film or game or some music, or indeed any copyrighted work without paying for it and are subsequently caught out, then the phrase "if you cant do the time, do not comit the crime" applies.

However this depends on being caught "fair and square" using a reliable and irrefutable method of detection.

It is a fairly safe "bet" that such a process is not being used by either ACS or D/L.

Therefore the only conclusion we can draw is that this is indeed a business model for a money making scheme. It is time that "we" concentrated on this fact rather than constantly looking for a "loophole" way out.

ACS are NOT going to go away until either the "evidence" is discredited or the whole business model is outlawed.

In the meanwhile we should all collectively ensure that those wrongly accused are able to find impartial advice and guidance on replying to ACS as well as contacting their MP, MEP, the SRA and the media.

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lymmranger Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 92	Re: Have you received a letter from Davenport Lyons or ACS? Kymmy makes a valid point which seems to be perpetually overlooked... If an internet user downloads a film or game or some music, or indeed any copyrighted work without paying for it and are subsequently caught out, then the phrase "if you cant do the time, do not comit the crime" applies. However this depends on being caught "fair and square" using a reliable and irrefutable method of detection. It is a fairly safe "bet" that such a process is not being used by either ACS or D/L. Therefore the only conclusion we can draw is that this is indeed a business model for a money making scheme. It is time that "we" concentrated on this fact rather than constantly looking for a "loophole" way out. ACS are NOT going to go away until either the "evidence" is discredited or the whole business model is outlawed. In the meanwhile we should all collectively ensure that those wrongly accused are able to find impartial advice and guidance on replying to ACS as well as contacting their MP, MEP, the SRA and the media.