Comments on: TorrentSpy Files Motion to Dismiss

By: cmdrpaddy

cmdrpaddy — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

If indexing sites are found to be infringing copyright how much further back can it go? As TPB says if hosting torrent files becomes illegal they will link to torrent files if linking to them becomes illegal they will link to a link it just goes on and on. Eventually the RIAA should sue itself for releasing content that is copyrighted in the knowledge that it will be pirated.

By: allstarosa

allstarosa — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Good point cmdrpaddy. Wouldn’t this be the same as if Google was being sued for the content that was acquired by its users? A seach engine is just that. It’s not responsible for making available adult material to minors. The individual sites are. But the ending paragraph of the story also brings up a good point the search enging torrentspy is geared toward a specific function: finding torrentfiles. As far as I understand torrentfiles are not illegal. Rather what is shared is the focus of controversy. To block this technology is certainly hindering progression. The MPAA as well as RIAA just need some one to blame. This has turned into a political opportunity for these organizations and by the time every one figures out their scheme the damage will already have been done.

By: kokanezub

kokanezub — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

as the two above said i was thinkin the same i mean i can go find torrents on yahoo.now wouldnt that make yahoo illegaltorrentspy is like a yahoo type.

By: meyou123

meyou123 — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I hope this is struck down HARD by the courts. This is just crazy! If they are allowed to get away with suing search engines where will it end? I wish Torrentspy luck in getting this dismissed.