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Originally Posted by Sirius
indeed
I can just imagine the nice backhanders from the recording industry to the Government for passing this with no fuss and it would not surprise me if there are nice little sweeteners for the isps so they can use the kit to make money if they don't complain about the setup costs.
Mark my words it will not be long before the recording industry will have direct access to isp's monitoring data so they can sue anyone they see infringing.
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In reality it's not just the recording industry that is affected by wanton piracy - there are ancilliary industries, ordinary people with real jobs, that suffer.
Illegal downloading with impunity was great while it lasted - sadly for those who have become accustomed to it / endorsed it those days are coming to an end.