Policing the Internet Is Coming
Via several people:
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
ETA: Petition for RIAA and the Obama Administration: Stop ISPs from launching a massive copyright spying scheme this July 12th
Edit: List of internet providers who have out-right said they will be policing:Comcast, Cablevision, Verizon, Time Warner Cable.
From Me:
I heard about this back in March and have already taken to watching Asian dramas via streaming sites that, as far as I know, are legal. I plan on just waiting for things like U.K. shows (Doctor Who) or HBO/Showtime shows to either come to the U.S. or DVD.
Personally, I think this is a sad day for internet freedom and for creativity. I love seeing all the .gifs and icons people on Tumblr and here at LJ would make of my favorite films and tv shows. And I have a great time making fanvids. It seems that's all gone (or will be gone by mid-July) and that's really painful to know. It's like we're being policed in a place that's supposed to be about freedom of expression.
I have Bellsouth and I'm not sure if they'll be watching me, but. . .I'm not taking any chances. Hopefully, I can quickly make one or two more videos before it's all over. :(
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
ETA: Petition for RIAA and the Obama Administration: Stop ISPs from launching a massive copyright spying scheme this July 12th
Edit: List of internet providers who have out-right said they will be policing:Comcast, Cablevision, Verizon, Time Warner Cable.
From Me:
I heard about this back in March and have already taken to watching Asian dramas via streaming sites that, as far as I know, are legal. I plan on just waiting for things like U.K. shows (Doctor Who) or HBO/Showtime shows to either come to the U.S. or DVD.
Personally, I think this is a sad day for internet freedom and for creativity. I love seeing all the .gifs and icons people on Tumblr and here at LJ would make of my favorite films and tv shows. And I have a great time making fanvids. It seems that's all gone (or will be gone by mid-July) and that's really painful to know. It's like we're being policed in a place that's supposed to be about freedom of expression.
I have Bellsouth and I'm not sure if they'll be watching me, but. . .I'm not taking any chances. Hopefully, I can quickly make one or two more videos before it's all over. :(