iiNet wins landmark piracy case

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Now they want to try and sue individuals.

Good luck to them. Hey, at the very least it will create jobs because studios/music label and lawyers are all going to have to put on extra staff to gather evidence and prosecute/defend individuals.

Maybe Stephen Conroy should become Minister for Employment? After all, his grand vision for a controlled internet will create jobs at ISP's, if he gets behind the studios and music labels then he'll be helping to create jobs there too!

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Conroy calls for piracy code of conduct

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Not quite sure what a "Code of Conduct" would achieve, but I do have to chuckle at the wording of "Piracy Code of Conduct"

The Sydney Morning Herald previously reported a spokesperson for the Minister saying the government was considering a three-strikes rule — if a user infringes copyright three times they would be cut off by an internet service provider — depending on the outcome of the trial.

I find this interesting, given how much the internet is beginning to dominate our lives. Most companies are encouraging people to pay their bills via the internet, banks want you to do your banking via the internet, more and more home electronics are becoming internet dependant, society is rapidly reaching the point where internet access isn't a luxury, it's a necessity, and the Government's going to take it away?

hmmmmm....

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Conroy calls for 'mature' talks after iiNet case

COMMUNICATIONS Minister Stephen Conroy says he won't push for new laws to tackle illegal file-sharing while the movie and internet industries are unable to work together.

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The Piracy code of conduct should include:

- If you meet another pirate you must greet them with 'Ahoy, me Hearties! '
- If you meet a none pirate you must greet them with a 'Yer Landlubber'
- If you get fragged online you must say 'Blow me down!
- When you frag someone online you must say 'I am taking you down to Davy Jones' Locker!'

Given Conroy's actual knowledge of how the Internet works, it wouldn't surprise me if the above is more true to his train of thought.

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AFACT's appeal was dismissed today.

iiNet fights off AFACT’s piracy appeal

iiNet again slays Hollywood in landmark piracy case

AFACT's likely to make an appeal to the High Court, though.


The full appeal decision can be seen here.

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iiTrial: A green light to disconnect pirates

Video: AFACT takes heart from dissenting judge