I got caught about a month ago for downloading a movie called "The Italian Job" axxo torrent. I got a letter from ISP (cablevision) saying all this stuff like they could dissconect my service and everything. That was my first copyright infringement letter. And I heard DMCA or Cablevision moniter to see if u use p2p files after u get a letter. So, I created a new wireless network. DID THAT DO ANYTHING??? DO I HAVE A CLEAN SLATE NOW????? AM I STILL MONITERED??????
I wish it was that easy, but putting this in water company terms, you just shut off your hot water and turned on the cold. The water still has to come from the water company no matter the title you may be receiving it under.
It's your internet provider that sent you that letter because they can see what you've downloaded. After all, they are the ones supplying you with that "pipeline," so they know what is going to you.
so could i use my neighbors unsecured network (who has a different isp by the way) to download torrent movies...and then put them on a big ass usb
I don't know why you'd need to put them on a USB if you can access your neighbors network from your PC. I really don't think you should do that though, because downloading torrents kills most internet connections, so it's rude and borderline immoral if you are going to ruin their service that they are paying for. Not to mention how they could be held liable for whatever you downloaded. Free shit is good, but you shouldn't get it at the cost of some other's financial ruin. Just download a program like Peer Guardian and use a bit more restraint in what you download on your own connection. I've never had a letter and I'm sure I've downloaded more stuff than you.
Also, be aware of honey-pot torrents. There are plenty out there that are set up to catch people just as you were. If there is anything that smells fishy about the torrent, don't download it. Find another or just go without it. Keep in mind the more popular it is, the more likely it is a trap.
I agree with Signa, how would you feel if someone would use your internetconnection to download movies etc. and you would get the blame for it?
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Originally Posted by Signa
Yea. I guess u are rite. I would use peerblock or peerguardian but i thought DMCA "moniters" your computer for downloads after you get the letter. So do you think I could just download pg2 and start downloading torrents rite away, or should I lay low for awhile?
I don't think you are under surveillance, but you don't want to get 2 letters in a row. Laying low would be your best option, and finding some private sites would be a good start to minimize the risk. HelenaP is always posting openings to private trackers in a separate thread. Obviously, if YOU can join so can they, but THEY have to lay low or they will get banned when the tracker closes its doors and then they won't get the info they are after.
It's quite a game of cat an mouse. You just have to stay one step ahead, and there is never one solid thing you can do to protect yourself. Even Peerblock and PG2 arguably do nothing for you, but it's just one extra step of precautions you can take.
Do private trackers cost money????? I am such a noob lol
Nope, a great one to start with is Demonoid, because it's really easy to get into. The problem is that if you are trying to avoid problems, Demonoid is hardly better than a public tracker with a password.
You're better off starting here:
http://www.zeropaid.com/bbs/showthre...Sign-Up-Thread
Un - f*cking believable. Oldest line - o -bullshite in the "Guide for Scammers Handbook."
Circling like vultures.
"I got caught..." is the first sentence a trader learns.
Dead give away.
I am amazed that all five threads weren't slammed shut...
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It is the source of all true art and science.
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So what are you accusing thewhitetie of? I'm confused, because if he's a scammer of some sort, I just bought it hook, line and sinker. On the other hand, information is free.
And just so we are clear thewhitetie, while I may be giving you some pointers, it doesn't excuse the fact that you are getting shit for free that others worked hard to make. Sometimes that "shit" is quite literally shit, and wasting bandwidth on it is more justification than it needs. On the other hand, there are plenty of good movies and games out there that don't deserve to be stolen. If you liked it, buy it. Otherwise it's shameless stealing. By buying something you are saying to the producers "I liked this, I want more like it." If you always stole what you liked, eventually, some one is going to say it's pointless to make such things because there is no profit returned on them. That's hardly fair to you OR the producers. The argument won't hold in court should it ever come to that, but playing fair will at least satisfy karma, and it's worked well for me. Bottom line is that you won't ever end up with a product you hate, because you got to test it out first.
And I didn't mention music in there on purpose. Probably one of the higher-risk downloads, but if you find yourself loving a band, don't buy their CDs because almost none of that money goes to them. Instead, make sure you go see their concerts if they are in your area, or if you are REALLY dedicated, buy tickets to shows you can't even go to, because that money will still reach them. The cost of a concert ticket for a concert on the other side of the country is still a fair price for their entire discography you downloaded, espectially if they are getting something close to 100% of the money you are giving them.
You have mail, oh Great One...
<"I got caught..." and "Are private trackers free?" just don't jive...>
The most Beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.
It is the source of all true art and science.
~ Albert E.
I should have expanded on this more
NEVER EVER pay for downloads. Two reasons. First, most pay sites are scams, hoping to get some one to give them cash for falling into their trap.
Second, any money you spend on acquiring downloaded material is money that could have and should have gone to the original content creators. I'm fine with people downloading as much shit as their hard drives can hold as long as they genuinely feel that they would have not downloaded it if it wasn't free. Free is a great, risk-free way to try absurd amounts of content that pique your interest, but have a value set too high to literally gamble your hard-earned money on. By trying something out, you can find if the value set by the content providers is really worth it to you.
The reason why I'm saying all this is because too many people are irresponsible with the power downloading brings. A lot of the reason why content providers are upset with us downloaders is because we have literally taken the control of their products out their hands. We can distribute it for them without any cost, just simply because we liked it and wanted to share it with others. Without us, content providers got to say when, where, and how their content was distributed, even if it didn't work well with us, their customers. Now, business 101 pretty much says give the customer what they want, and they have been failing to do that for decades now, because they have arbitrarily set a price point to maintain a profit margin.
You can, and still should play by their rules, but put your own spin on it. There has been plenty of times where I downloaded something, and after 15 minutes of watching or playing it, I jump on Amazon and have them mail it to me. I get to continue to enjoy the product, even while it's in the mail. Everybody wins.
yea i agree. I would pay for more shit if it went to the creators of it, yet i doubt that Brad Pitt is making lots of money off of one copy of Ocean's Twelve. Oh, and I am NOT a scammer!
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