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Arethinn ([personal profile] arethinn) wrote2012-03-20 01:17 pm

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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] condwiramurs at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] sabrebabe at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] voxangelus at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] paean_sf at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] marguerite_26 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012


(this is an edited version of [livejournal.com profile] lk737's post here)

According to this article, dated March 15, 2012:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/webnews/major-isps-turn-into-copyright-police-by-july-says-riaa/

"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. No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly.

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




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