Jorge
April 4th, 2008, 03:20 PM
Denies recent reports that it plans to run a trial of the controversial three-strikes-and-your-out policy proposed by the British Phonographic Industry(BPI).
This past Monday I mentioned how Virgin Media was reportedly gearing up for a trial run of the controversial three strikes-and-your-out policy that terminates the internet connections of those accused of illegal file-sharing.
Now comes a report that there is no planned trial run after all and that Virgin Media in fact feels the policy is too draconian.
“There is no pilot in place," said a Virgin Media representative. "There are no details to confirm as we haven’t come to any sort of agreement with the BPI.
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This past Monday I mentioned how Virgin Media was reportedly gearing up for a trial run of the controversial three strikes-and-your-out policy that terminates the internet connections of those accused of illegal file-sharing.
Now comes a report that there is no planned trial run after all and that Virgin Media in fact feels the policy is too draconian.
“There is no pilot in place," said a Virgin Media representative. "There are no details to confirm as we haven’t come to any sort of agreement with the BPI.
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Read Full Article Here (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zeropaid/~3/264194334/Virgin+Media%3A+%27We+Have+No+Plans+to+Disconnect+ Illegal+File-Sharers)