| geek_statiq | October 10, 2008, 12:32 pm | #1 |
| Copyright law change to go ahead The government is standing firm on controversial changes
to the copyright laws that require ISPs to disconnect repeat infringers.
The changes to copyright legislation covering digital technology will take
effect on October 31st, with the exception of Section 92A, which requires ISPs
“to have, and reasonably implement, a policy for termination of accounts of repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances”.
This provision is aimed at Internet users who breach copyright laws by downloading music, movies and other material from illicit sources. |
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| geek_got2bin2win | October 10, 2008, 12:52 pm | #2 |
| I better get downloading heaps now then, & how will they tell if it comes through as encrypted files. |
| geek_poohy99 | October 10, 2008, 12:57 pm | #3 |
| From what I can see it affects those who *upload* copyrighted material, not those who download it. |
| geek_got2bin2win | October 10, 2008, 12:59 pm | #4 |
| Thats ok then won't affect me. |
| geek_statiq | October 10, 2008, 1:15 pm | #5 |
| It clearly states DOWNLOADING Plus with torrent sites - there's uploading while downloading -
In any case - how will they police this . .
I guess there will be nobody left with internet access - - |
| geek_poohy99 | October 10, 2008, 3:37 pm | #6 |
| Since OP didn't bother with a link, I will. Read 92A: http://tinyurl.com/3uygpq |
| geek_derekguy | October 10, 2008, 4:40 pm | #7 |
| I may be blind but I see no reference to either downloding or uploading, only 'infringing' |
| geek_snookim | October 10, 2008, 4:52 pm | #8 |
| "repeat infringers" "repeatedly infringes the copyright in a work" ergot: 1:1 ratio then remove file. |
| geek_nzoomed | October 10, 2008, 5:28 pm | #9 |
| It wont work use encrypted connection or rapidshare! lol it would be in breach if privacy for the ISP to monitor what you download! |
| geek_nzoomed | October 10, 2008, 5:48 pm | #10 |
| Contd. so does that mean all ISPs will loose the majority of their Broadband customers??? rotfl |
| geek_cybertao | October 10, 2008, 7:16 pm | #11 |
| The ISP won't looking at what you're downloading Companies monitor torrents and the like, watching things like movies that haven't been released yet. Then trace your ip number to your ISP, and send them a notice. |
| geek_sirfer | October 10, 2008, 7:27 pm | #12 |
| Privacy? what's that? This is not America, we don't have a constitution nor do we have the right to freedom of speech. |
| geek_statiq | October 10, 2008, 8:53 pm | #13 |
| Judith Tizard wants the "three-strikes" rule Of all the unreasonable and awful proposals to come out of the entertainment industry, none is so bad as the three-strikes rule, a rule that would leave everyday people vulnerable to having the connection that brings them freedom of speech, of assembly and the press, the link that connects them to family, school, work and government, terminated because someone, somewhere made three accusations of copyright infringement, without having to offer a shred of evidence. |
| geek_meng8742 | October 10, 2008, 9:02 pm | #14 |
| Hithis policy wont work, mainly because most ppl use it for downloading.. if it does it then everyone will only use 5-10gb max per month.. isp will go outta business for there higher data plansits impossible to do 50-60gb a month of webbrowsing and low quality streamingunless you have no life and stay on the pc all day.
-end of the day more money isp makes = more tax for the government... |
| geek_akengineer | October 10, 2008, 9:06 pm | #15 |
| I download at high speed from the university does that mean that the universities internet access will be cut of?? LMFAO good luck bro...Id like to see them try |
| geek_2gd4ubb | October 10, 2008, 9:09 pm | #16 |
| Who's going to introduce the bill to parliament? I'd be happy to knock on their door. lmao |
| geek_statiq | October 10, 2008, 9:10 pm | #17 |
| If they had decent up to date programs on TVthan most people wouldn't feel the need to download programs that were shown freely in America - :)
We get our movies through Fatso - great service - and listen to the radio for music -
Also - what about YouTube- how "legal" is the content on there?
They should concentrate on healthcare and education! |
| geek_nzoomed | October 11, 2008, 9:12 am | #18 |
| You could say someone stole your wireless lan to download the "pirated" items |
| geek_deodar | October 11, 2008, 9:30 am | #19 |
| Election time approaches Something malodorous this way comes. |
| geek_kane199 | October 11, 2008, 12:19 pm | #20 |
| I wonder if it includes the free to air tv shows from overseas that i download like top gear stargate etc |
| geek_nzoomed | October 11, 2008, 12:23 pm | #21 |
| So if i watch copyrighted content on youtube ill get in trouble too? |
| geek_cybertao | October 11, 2008, 2:46 pm | #22 |
| YouTube will be business as usual. To find out if you had downloaded a video with copyright material in it, YouTube will have to release they IPs of the downloaders; if they track them. As it stands YouTube have to take down any material that gets complaints, and will continue to do that. It's P2P traffic that will get you into trouble. |
| geek_stefan123 | October 11, 2008, 2:53 pm | #23 |
| Why don't the government stick to things that actually help people and do some good? Big Brother at work. |
| geek_stefan123 | October 11, 2008, 2:55 pm | #24 |
| Whos really ripping who off when you look at the rip off price of a lot of dvds. |
| geek_cybertao | October 11, 2008, 5:56 pm | #25 |
| Dudedon't try to justify your stance on piracy. You do or you don't, and we are all aware it's illegal. I don't believe in the internet being restricted, but can understand why they feel it's necessary. |
| geek_ferita | October 11, 2008, 6:28 pm | #26 |
| It wont stop the hardcore only those who have no clue and use p2p file sharing etc will get caught. The release teams with there topsite distros, who are the original source of the pirated software wont get caught |
| geek_cybertao | October 11, 2008, 7:00 pm | #27 |
| Yeah, that's the point. They want to stop every Tom, Dick, and Harry from downloading Ironman and the latest Metallica album. And fair enough. |
| geek_stefan123 | October 11, 2008, 9:35 pm | #28 |
| Cybertao - I have the right to express a view. I have never downloaded music or movies from the internet before. I'm not interested in the latest movies, music etc. So, is their concern more sites which offer new stuff illegally, or everything? |
| geek_stefan123 | October 11, 2008, 9:36 pm | #29 |
| The emphasis on my previous post is on the word 'NEW'. |
| geek_pixma | October 11, 2008, 10:06 pm | #30 |
| , JK: ISP's would have to to cut off services to 95% of internet users; lol |
| geek_cybertao | October 11, 2008, 11:06 pm | #31 |
| ISP's won't have to provide as much bandwidth so no one has to spend on expanding our failing infrastructure. Win/win for all the people in the business. And stefan, you said what you said. You certainly are entitled to your view. But when advocating internet freedom and protesting restrictions, it's best not to wear an eye-patch. |
| geek_memyselfandi1 | October 12, 2008, 3:40 am | #32 |
| I wouldn't like it if my I.S.P provided less bandwidth. i need it to download H.D trailers and demos on my ps3. H.D downloads are huge |
| geek_cybertao | October 12, 2008, 10:00 am | #33 |
| You'll have MORE bandwidth from the existing infrastructure. Because no one will be torrenting movies... |
| geek_dannyboy535i | October 12, 2008, 12:33 pm | #34 |
| Window Dressing Theoreticly anyone possessing a DVD Writer could face five years in Jail..lol
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1994/0143/latest/DLM346602.html |
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