Set top box modders go to jail - Page 2

TheDaddy · 17-09-2010, 09:50

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

That whooshing I just felt was I suspect the point being missed.

I didn't say the sentence was wrong I said it's wrong that this is treated in this way while crimes against people are being treated more leniently. If we can just drop the orgasmic fervour that seems to greet anti-piracy announcements like N3 and these busts it's easier to see what I said. Too many crimes don't carry the time and it seems quite disproportionate for this to get 5 years while negligently killing another person doesn't necessarily get that.

Well said

Escapee · 17-09-2010, 18:21

I understand the Virgin employees responsible for doing all the hard work catch them and bring the case to court have very recently been rewarded by Virgin with redundancies in their department.

Still, I believe putting crimes committed and court sentences into context the sentences are a little extreme.

vanman · 17-09-2010, 19:48

someone is going to be disappointed
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/cable-box-and-...item19bf7537d6

Sirius · 17-09-2010, 19:56

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Originally Posted by vanman

someone is going to be disappointed
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/cable-box-and-...item19bf7537d6

Thats so funny. It's a Â£172.50 door stop

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Someone has just paid for a samsung door stop

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Lord Nikon · 18-09-2010, 00:37

Love how they don't take paypal so the buyer can't reverse the transaction...

Anyone else find it suspicious that they have only 6 positive feedback in total, all from the same person?

adzii_nufc · 18-09-2010, 02:45

They still work in Norwich whats the deal with that? Virgin a bit slow or something? Its not exactly pleasing to see someone boast about recieving top notch TV in HD!!!! for next to nothing when Myself and others pay up to Â£80 a month.

That ebay guy happened to buy that exact box from someone else... Its just going to be a chain reaction! Original Seller scams a 'fool'
then the 'fool' sells it to another guy who is an ever bigger 'fool' what a mess! Keep an eye on the guy who's just bought it... see how long it takes before its back up.

Another funny thing about the listing. Take a look at the bids 0_o

**Chris** · 18-09-2010, 07:59

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Originally Posted by Lord Nikon

Love how they don't take paypal so the buyer can't reverse the transaction...

My lack of sympathy for the dumb would-be cable thief who bought this is only tempered by regret for the fact that the accessory-to-fraud who sold it is now Â£175 richer.

chris9991 · 18-09-2010, 11:37

Aren't ebay also richer as well?

vanman · 18-09-2010, 13:43

i did send this to ebay

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eBay Trust & Safety

Original Message Follows:
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Form Message:

Subject:VE=C00160 You suspect stolen property is for sale on eBay

Listing Policy Breaches > Stolen property > You suspect stolen property is for sale on eBay

Item Numbers(s):
300453931796 $UK

Message: ALL VIRGIN EQUIPMENT ON EBAY IS ILLEGAL.

and got the reply

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Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to report a seller who you suspect is offering stolen goods on eBay.

The sale of stolen goods is forbidden on eBay because it's against the law to sell stolen property. eBay strongly supports law enforcement efforts to recover stolen property listed on its website. However, we can only investigate such a serious allegation if it comes from the police.

If you believe that an item on eBay may be a stolen item, please inform your local police and ask them to get in touch with us. The investigating officer can then use the contact details provided in our Safety Centre:

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/safetycentre...forcement.html

We know your time is valuable and we appreciate you taking a moment to express your concern to us. Thank you for helping to keep eBay a safe, fun place to shop.

Regards,

eBay Trust & Safety

they will not take it off unless the police tell them its stolen

Kymmy · 18-09-2010, 13:51

Actually they will, but it needs to be the owner of the equipment or the copyright holder that asks for the removal. In this case it has to be an offical request from Virgin Media

Milambar · 21-09-2010, 09:10

While its good the person was caught, and sentenced, I do believe that the sentence was hugely disproportionate. Especially when some manslaughter, death by reckless driving, etc cases get a less harsh sentence than this.

Nobody got hurt, only the VM shareholders profit line.

Digital Fanatic · 21-09-2010, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Milambar

While its good the person was caught, and sentenced, I do believe that the sentence was hugely disproportionate. Especially when some manslaughter, death by reckless driving, etc cases get a less harsh sentence than this.

Nobody got hurt, only the VM shareholders profit line.

ON Digital/ITV Digital went bust partly due to encryption being hacked, so it's a big issue.

I'm guessing it was a pretty big operation this guy ran and other things were involved,as criminals usually have their hands in other illlegal activities.

Mr Angry · 21-09-2010, 16:34

And they're off again.

vaishali1997 · 21-09-2010, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

ON Digital/ITV Digital went bust partly due to encryption being hacked, so it's a big issue.

I'm guessing it was a pretty big operation this guy ran and other things were involved,as criminals usually have their hands in other illlegal activities.

Totally agree

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Phil-ntl · 27-09-2010, 13:24

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Originally Posted by Mr Angry

And they're off again.

Â£103???? Now whats that saying about a fool and his money?