Friday, October 23, 2009

Europe proves that the entertainment industry actually runs the Net

One of those lightning moments, when the way things are are lit up for all to see.

They must run the Net, you don't seem to be able to be thrown off for any other reason.

The European Parliament has given the green light for member states to cut persistent file-sharers off from the net.

It has dropped an amendment to its Telcoms Package which would have made it hard for countries to cut off pirates without court authority.

It follows pressure from countries keen to adopt tough anti-piracy laws.

The French government has just approved plans which could see pirates removed from the net for up to a year.

The UK's file-sharing policy is also likely to include a clause about disconnecting persistent offenders....

...An amendment to its forthcoming telecoms legislation was designed to protect citizen's rights to internet access


Fuck citizen's rights, there's money at stake!

Read more here.

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