Re: I just got a warning about downloading movies!!!!!!

NetFlix Rocks! i really don't see a point of wasting hrs in queue for dl a movie and who knows if the rar's are even complete. NetFlix is the only way!

Re: I just got a warning about downloading movies!!!!!!

[quote=cwsiggy]Holy sh$%^$t, I called my cable company to find out why my internet wasn't working. I thought it was a late bill perhaps. The lady says it's because of abuse and transfers me to tech sevice. I'm thinking, Oh boy, here we go!!!! So the tech lady says "Did you download the movie "The Italian Job" because we got a report from the MPAA that someone at that account downloaded copyrighted material. I'm thinking, that's it! I'm toast. But she basically said that as long as the movie is removed from the computer and I am aware that the cable modem account could be terminated if done again, then they will reconnect.

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Here's how it works: When you're downloading a torrent, most torrent clients will show you a list of all the ip's of the computers that are sharing that paticular file. Anyone from the mpaa, riaa etc can click on the link to download the italian job (the same way you did) and log every one of those ip's. After they have obtained an ip of someone sharing the copyrighted material they can do a lookup service to find out who owns the ip (this is your internet service provider. Cox Communications in my case). Once they know that Cox (for example) owns the ip they email cox telling them one of Cox's customers is sharing a copyrighted movie. Your isp will in turn notify you and possibly disconnect your service. A law was passed by congress that said that isp's couldn't be held responsible for copyrighted material passing around on their networks so long as they take measures to stop the material from circulating (ie, disconnecting your service and telling you to delete the file). So they have to take some measure to protect their own ass.

Now if you've managed to read all that and are still interested in my ramblings, here is the email the mpaa sends to your isp:

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 05:12:07 -0500 From: MPAACopyright <MPAA@copyright.org Subject: Case ID xxxxx - Notice of Claimed Infringement

MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. 15503 VENTURA BOULEVARD ENCINO, CALIFORNIA 91436 UNITED STATES

Anti-Piracy Operations PHONE: (818) 728 - 8127 Email: [email]MPAA@copyright.org[/email] <mailto:MPAA@copyright.org

Saturday, October 23, 2004

Name: Cox Communications, Inc. ISP: Cox Communications, Inc.

Via Fax/Email

RE: Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Motion Pictures Reference#: xxxxxxxx (M) IP Address: xx.xx.xxx.xxx Date of Infringement: 09 Oct 2004 17:08:17 EST (GMT -0500)

Dear Cox Communications, Inc.:

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) represents the following motion picture production and distribution companies:

Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Disney Enterprises, Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. Paramount Pictures Corporation TriStar Pictures, Inc. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation United Artists Pictures, Inc. United Artists Corporation Universal City Studios, LLLP Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

We have received information that, at the above noted date and time, the IP address xx.xx.xxx.xxx was used to offer or to materially contribute to the offering of downloadable or streaming copies of copyrighted motion pictures. The title(s) offered included:

KILL BILL VOL.2

Specifically, we have identified the following material as infringing:

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Infringement Detail: Infringing Work: KILL BILL VOL.2 Filepath: Kill Bill - Vol 2-avi.torrent Filename: Kill Bill - Vol 2.avi First Found: 09 Oct 2004 17:08:17 EST (GMT -0500) Last Found: 09 Oct 2004 17:08:17 EST (GMT -0500) Filesize: 706,532k IP Address: xx.xx.xxx.xxx IP Port: 7302 Network: BTPeers Protocol: BitTorrent

We believe this information should prove sufficient for you to locate the material complained about herein; however, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or clarification requests you may have.

The unauthorized distribution or public performance of copyrighted motion pictures constitutes copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, Title 17 United States Code Section 106(3)-(4). This conduct may also violate the laws of other countries, international law, and/or treaty obligations.

As the owner of this IP address, we request that you immediately do the following:

1. Notify the end user of the infringement(s).
2. Remove or disable access to the material identified above.
3. Take appropriate action against the account holder under your Abuse Policy/Terms of Service Agreement.

On behalf of the respective owners of the exclusive rights to the copyrighted material at issue in this notice, we hereby state, pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17 United States Code Section 512, that the information in this notification is accurate and that we have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owners, their respective agents, or the law.

Also pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, we hereby state, under penalty of perjury, that we are authorized to act on behalf of the owners of the exclusive rights being infringed as set forth in this notification.

Please contact us at the above listed address or by replying to this email should you have any questions. Kindly include the above noted Reference Number xxxxxxx in the subject line of all email correspondence.

IMPORTANT: If you are the account holder in receipt of this Notice and you wish to respond, please address all correspondence to [email]dmca@copyright.org[/email]. Please be sure to include the Reference Number xxxxxxx in all communications.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Your prompt response is requested.

Respectfully,

Motion Picture Association of America

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So, basically the mpaa pays people to comb the internet going to every torrent site they find and try to download movies to find what ip's are sharing said movies. Bit Torrent isn't really a private or anonymous system which is a shame because it makes it easy to get caught. Just be careful what you download!! :!:

Re: I just got a warning about downloading movies!!!!!!

Well - sounds like Netflix here I come with my Autogordianknot program!!

Re: I just got a warning about downloading movies!!!!!!

Netflix + DVD burner...definitely better than spending hours upon hours trying to d/l a movie.