Bill for downloading porn

[Gav]

Counldn't help laughing at this BBC report today:

Newsbeat's found out that people across the UK have been accused of using file-sharing networks to get hold of dozens of adult titles without paying for them.
A German company called DigiProtect claims the users are breaking copyright law and is demanding £500 to settle out of court.
A 20-page legal letter lists the name of the film involved along with the time and date of the alleged download.
Lawyers say they have been contacted by hundreds of worried individuals over the past few weeks.
Many deny copying the movies and say they have no idea why they were identified in the first place.

No, of course you didn't, it's a mistake!

[pmjd]

Counldn't help laughing at this BBC report today:

Newsbeat's found out that people across the UK have been accused of using file-sharing networks to get hold of dozens of adult titles without paying for them.
A German company called DigiProtect claims the users are breaking copyright law and is demanding £500 to settle out of court.
A 20-page legal letter lists the name of the film involved along with the time and date of the alleged download.
Lawyers say they have been contacted by hundreds of worried individuals over the past few weeks.
Many deny copying the movies and say they have no idea why they were identified in the first place.

No, of course you didn't, it's a mistake!

Cause of course the lawyers are never wrong and IP addresses (which are the most likely way they used to identify people) can never be faked

[Lory]

Cause of course the lawyers are never wrong and IP addresses (which are the most likely way they used to identify people) can never be faked

that's your excuse and your sticking to it!

[David Bailey]

that's your excuse and your sticking to it!

Actually, it does look like it's a mistake, at least in many cases.

Or, possibly, a scam...

[Gav]

Cause of course the lawyers are never wrong and IP addresses (which are the most likely way they used to identify people) can never be faked

Actually, it does look like it's a mistake, at least in many cases.

Or, possibly, a scam...

So, you're not paying then?

[David Bailey]

So, you're not paying then?

Christ no, I've given them your name

[pmjd]

that's your excuse and your sticking to it!

I'm still waiting for my letter

Actually, it does look like it's a mistake, at least in many cases.

Or, possibly, a scam...

Mmmm send out a letter demanding money or they threaten to tell the world about something potentially embarassing....

The same law firm, Davenport Lyons that are representing have used a similar tactic before on behalf of Atari but the case was dismissed after Which intervened. Later Atari dropped the law firm altogether.

It's also funny to read further on in the article that the porn company's boss doesn't seem to agree with the demands of £500 either, though £50 is ok