[AusNOG] So are iiNet condoning illegal piracy?

[Tom Berryman]

Do power companies get prosecuted when people use their power for illegal drug producing operations? Or more specifically power retailers. Nope.
Personally I would say illegal drug production and distribution is more dangerous to society than Hollywood piracy.

From: AusNOG [mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Skeeve Stevens
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Subject: Re: [AusNOG] So are iiNet condoning illegal piracy?

Mike,

That is a big of an arrogant and near-sighted perspective on the issue.  We're not talking about what is and isn't legal.  We're talking about ISPs becoming the police and being responsible for what people do on their networks.

We do not blame drunk drivers on the RTA/RMS/Vic Roads/etc? Nor do we blame the local government for a mugging or other violent crime that happens on the streets.

Police, law enforcement and prosecution of offences already have their processes. ISPs should not be monitoring what users do, or acting on anything from anywhere other than legal avenues.


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On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 11:43 AM, Mike Ryan - Brass Razoo Group <brassrazoo1 at gmail.com<mailto:brassrazoo1 at gmail.com>> wrote:

By opposing legislation that outlaws criminal activity (intellectual property theft) are iiNet giving a tacit nod to illegal activities? ISP's and carriers are not liable for the behaviour of their clients. iiNet should stick to providing shareholder value and ensuring system availability.
It's called "Rule of Law".
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