Tag: "piracy"

A Perspective on Privacy & BitTorrent Trackers

A Perspective on Privacy & BitTorrent Trackers

Adam Frucci over at Gizmodo has put up a descriptive article concerning private torrents.  Here are some excerpts:
People serious about downloading pirated music, movies, TV shows, software and other media aren’t interested in getting a letter from their ISP or the RIAA/IFPI/MPAA/CRIA. They’re also not interested in getting viruses or fake files, often seeded on public [...]

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Pirated Copy Uploader Fined 1.3 Million USD

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Pirated Copy Uploader Fined 1.3 Million USD

 
 According to Kotaku, a man in Australia was ordered to pay 1.3 Million USD by the courts for uploading the first pirated copy of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Ouch.
Last November, Nintendo says it was able to “employ the use of sophisticated technological forensics” to catch the man, James Burt, who has been convicted of [...]

Torrents: Eliminating Cable (Part 2 of Watching TV Without Cable Series)

Torrents: Eliminating Cable (Part 2 of Watching TV Without Cable Series)

Is the best way to get a new viewer to give away your content for free? In this second part, I discuss the possible advantages of torrenting – both for the consumer and for the content creator.

Ron Jeremy Says 'Pirating Porn is Immoral'

Ron Jeremy Says ‘Pirating Porn is Immoral’

Porn is not immoral, but piracy is, was the firm message being delivered by Adult industry star Ron Jeremy. Written by Sylvie Barak