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Msmith · 10-20-2017, 07:48 PM

He was downloading some TV shows. Our ISP sent 34 emails within one hour to warn about the illegal download. I showed the messages to him. He said that it was his first time so he would stop. But what of the consequence? Should I contact our ISP about this?

Imon Yourside · 10-23-2017, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

I download more than just movies, and every movie/show I download is full 1080p. Plus PC games are coming in now at 50gb+ per game. I could go through 250gb in a couple weeks. Not saying its a bad thing, but for me it wouldn't be feasible. I'll stick to usenet and public torrent trackers/VPN.

I for one dont stream any movies or shows, I like to keep shows and movies on my plethora of TB hard drives.

Ya they need to increase the BDR disc sizes at a decent price, I feel like i'm putting stuff back on floppies.

saphojunkie · 10-23-2017, 07:00 AM

Tell your son that some of us pay our bills based off the residuals for our creative output, and people who pirate are literally stealing. Because they aren't talented enough to do what I do.

You're just a thief, same as any piece of human shit that robs a liquor store. There is literally no difference.

Fish · 10-23-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Tell your son that some of us pay our bills based off the residuals for our creative output, and people who pirate are literally stealing. Because they aren't talented enough to do what I do.

You're just a thief, same as any piece of human shit that robs a liquor store. There is literally no difference.

Nobody wants your mix tape, Jerron.

ReynardMuldrake · 10-23-2017, 07:32 AM

VPN is helpful, but not necessary. Always use a PRIVATE TRACKER. If you can download a torrent without logging in to a website, you have to assume your IP is going to be visible to the general public.

tatorhog · 10-23-2017, 07:46 AM

decent VPNs cost maybe $20/year. And you can have multiple connections.

patteeu · 10-23-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Tell your son that some of us pay our bills based off the residuals for our creative output, and people who pirate are literally stealing. Because they aren't talented enough to do what I do.

You'll be a better artist if you're starving. You can thank the downloaders later.

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Originally Posted by saphojunkie

You're just a thief, same as any piece of human shit that robs a liquor store. There is literally no difference.

There is a difference. A thief who robs a liquor store, deprives someone of an actual thing. IP pirates don't take something, they copy it.

Lex Luthor · 10-23-2017, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Tell your son that some of us pay our bills based off the residuals for our creative output, and people who pirate are literally stealing. Because they aren't talented enough to do what I do.

You're just a thief, same as any piece of human shit that robs a liquor store. There is literally no difference.

"There is literally no difference"? Really?

You see no difference between robbing a liquor store (presumably at gunpoint) and downloading something off of the Internet?

Tell you what, Sparky: Post a link to ANYTHING you've ever created that anyone has ever bothered to pirate. I'll download it. If I like it, I'll send you a check.

patteeu · 10-23-2017, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

"There is literally no difference"? Really?

You see no difference between robbing a liquor store (presumably at gunpoint) and downloading something off of the Internet?

Tell you what, Sparky: Post a link to ANYTHING you've ever created that anyone has ever bothered to pirate. I'll download it. If I like it, I'll send you a check.

**Ming the Merciless** · 10-23-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

"There is literally no difference"? Really?

You see no difference between robbing a liquor store (presumably at gunpoint) and downloading something off of the Internet?

Tell you what, Sparky: Post a link to ANYTHING you've ever created that anyone has ever bothered to pirate. I'll download it. If I like it, I'll send you a check.

the gun adds charges dipshit....

how about not creating a straw man? I mean unless you need a gun to use utorrent...dumbass

explain to us the difference between stealing cash out of someone's car, and stealing their music/work and not paying for it...

"buy your son a VPN and teach him to steal" is great advice....but "teach him how to properly use torrents legally/safely before getting a vpn, as you probably dont need one" is "horrible advice"

/Lex Loser

**Ming the Merciless** · 10-23-2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Well, aren't you the techie when it comes to tranny/midget porn.

dude that was planted

the mods faked that image

patteeu · 10-23-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

the gun adds charges dipshit....

how about not creating a straw man? I mean unless you need a gun to use utorrent...dumbass

explain to us the difference between stealing cash out of someone's car, and stealing their music/work and not paying for it...

"buy your son a VPN and teach him to steal" is great advice....but "teach him how to properly use torrents legally/safely before getting a vpn, as you probably dont need one" is "horrible advice"

/Lex Loser

I explained one significant difference already. If you think they're the same, explain to me why transgressors can't be prosecuted under the same statutes.

**Ming the Merciless** · 10-23-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

I explained one significant difference already. If you think they're the same, explain to me why transgressors can't be prosecuted under the same statutes.

I agree they arent legally/criminally the same thats not the point i am making

if that is the tecnicality /point youre making i agree...., but in all practically they are both stealing money off of someone's dinner table at the end of the day right?

patteeu · 10-23-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

I agree they arent legally/criminally the same thats not the point i am making

if that is the tecnicality /point youre making i agree...., but in all practically they are both stealing money off of someone's dinner table at the end of the day right?

It's not just a technicality. It's a fundamental difference. If you look over your fence at your neighbor's custom built swing set and you use the idea and build your own identical copy, you didn't steal a swing set.

If you sneak over to his yard, dismantle his swing set, and then rebuild it in your yard, you did steal his swing set.

patteeu · 10-23-2017, 11:08 AM

It's fair to say that absent piracy, some artists would make more money. It's not fair to say that piracy hurts all artists and it's not fair to assume every download (or even most of them) would be a purchase if not for piracy.

Lex Luthor · 10-23-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

the gun adds charges dipshit....

how about not creating a straw man? I mean unless you need a gun to use utorrent...dumbass

explain to us the difference between stealing cash out of someone's car, and stealing their music/work and not paying for it...

"buy your son a VPN and teach him to steal" is great advice....but "teach him how to properly use torrents legally/safely before getting a vpn, as you probably dont need one" is "horrible advice"

/Lex Loser

Damn dude, I'm sorry I offended you so much with that comment. I don't want to start a war over it.

I take it back. You advice was awesome. I am humbled by your greatness.

10-20-2017, 07:48 PM
Msmith Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $9158035	My son is using to Bit Torrent He was downloading some TV shows. Our ISP sent 34 emails within one hour to warn about the illegal download. I showed the messages to him. He said that it was his first time so he would stop. But what of the consequence? Should I contact our ISP about this?
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saphojunkie MVP Join Date: Aug 2011 Casino cash: $4796250	Tell your son that some of us pay our bills based off the residuals for our creative output, and people who pirate are literally stealing. Because they aren't talented enough to do what I do. You're just a thief, same as any piece of human shit that robs a liquor store. There is literally no difference.
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ReynardMuldrake 2 Legit 2 Colquitt Join Date: Sep 2010 Casino cash: $4575754	VPN is helpful, but not necessary. Always use a PRIVATE TRACKER. If you can download a torrent without logging in to a website, you have to assume your IP is going to be visible to the general public.
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tatorhog When pigs fly Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9004785	decent VPNs cost maybe $20/year. And you can have multiple connections.
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patteeu The 23rd Pillar Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $10019237	It's fair to say that absent piracy, some artists would make more money. It's not fair to say that piracy hurts all artists and it's not fair to assume every download (or even most of them) would be a purchase if not for piracy. __________________ “Boy, you all want power. God, I hope you never get it.” - Lindsay Graham
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