All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

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Originally posted by mangacat201

All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

"File-sharers, beware: By July 12, major US Internet service providers (ISPs) will voluntarily begin serving as copyright police for the entertainment industry, according to Cary Sherman, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The so-called “six-strikes” plan is said to be one of the most effective anti-piracy efforts ever established in the US."

The article goes on to give details. After six notices, internet providers will decide to throttle a person's internet speed, or cut it off altogether. I don't know if they will crack down on torrents only, or if it is up to the internet provider. I get the sense it is up to the internet provider. So some people could get away with downloading non torrents, while others might get their internet service cut off. I urge you to click it and read, as we all know people who download.

No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly. I'm so sorry my friends. I don't even know if BT Guard will work to protect you, but I would google it if I were you. It is a professional service that supposedly can protect you from the invasive eyes of your internet provider.

Just, my friends, please make each other aware. Please be aware of the date JULY 12TH. Mark your calendar and double check with your internet provider by then. If you start receiving notices of downloaded activity, this is why. And your internet service could be throttled or cut off.

Fox news confirms this:
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/17/us-isps-become-copyright-cops-starting-july-12/

Youtube video explaining this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5OG0R-yS-c

Comments

[alexcat.livejournal.com]

You know the funny thing? I'd never spend money on the stuff I dl. I really do buy or rent the things I really like and the rest, well, let someone else pay for them.

I probably would be more likely to spend my money elsehwere than movies and tc shows if they get too silly. Oddly enough, a lot of the folks who DL are the same ones who actually go to the movies.

I like dl shows because we can only DVR two at a time and sometimes there are more than that on tv.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

So do I -- for the most part. This is what bothers me the most: "No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or **fanfiction art**. No more downloading screencaps possibly."

There is some gorgeous art out there, and I don't want to miss it.