Isp turned off access pending DMCA compliance.
September 3, 2010 1:57 PM Subscribe
My friend received a DMCA takedown notica via her ISP, that order her to remove some content that someone had allegedly downloaded on an ip that matched hers at some point.
My friend received a DMCA takedown notica via her ISP, that order her to remove some content that someone had allegedly downloaded on an ip that matched hers at some point.
The Isp provides a link to click on in order to say you have complied with the removal of the content (once this is clicked service will be restored).
She does not know how did this, as there is a communal pc in the house where she lives together with several other people. The Isp subscription is in her name though.
She figured she would tell the gang, and click that she complied and service would come back.
However I told her to wait a little bit, since I am worried she would legally be admitting to something she didnt do, and would be liable for legal action later.
She really wants her internet back though.
So what say the educated masses, am I being silly warning her off of it?
My friend received a DMCA takedown notica via her ISP, that order her to remove some content that someone had allegedly downloaded on an ip that matched hers at some point.
The Isp provides a link to click on in order to say you have complied with the removal of the content (once this is clicked service will be restored).
She does not know how did this, as there is a communal pc in the house where she lives together with several other people. The Isp subscription is in her name though.
She figured she would tell the gang, and click that she complied and service would come back.
However I told her to wait a little bit, since I am worried she would legally be admitting to something she didnt do, and would be liable for legal action later.
She really wants her internet back though.
So what say the educated masses, am I being silly warning her off of it?
Usually you get notices if they suspect you of sharing (uploading), not downloading, and since they were asked to take down the content, that would indicate that someone is sharing it. Is someone sharing files from their computer?
posted by elpea at 2:07 PM on September 3, 2010
posted by elpea at 2:07 PM on September 3, 2010
Do you have the text of the notice (with identifying info removed, of course)? Elpea is right - it's weird as all hell to get a DMCA notice for downloading.
posted by FAMOUS MONSTER at 2:37 PM on September 3, 2010
posted by FAMOUS MONSTER at 2:37 PM on September 3, 2010
Response by poster: I just talked to her on the phone and two of the guys have said they were using bit torrent to download stuff. Its my understanding that bit torrent also shares, so I guess they were doing both.
posted by digividal at 3:17 PM on September 3, 2010
posted by digividal at 3:17 PM on September 3, 2010
Its my understanding that bit torrent also shares, so I guess they were doing both.
Bittorent can be set to not share, but yeah for a lot of people downloading something via bittorrent is functionally the same as sharing something via bittorent. She should be pretty serious with these folks that this is no longer something that is okay to do on the house internet service.
posted by jessamyn at 3:23 PM on September 3, 2010
Bittorent can be set to not share, but yeah for a lot of people downloading something via bittorrent is functionally the same as sharing something via bittorent. She should be pretty serious with these folks that this is no longer something that is okay to do on the house internet service.
posted by jessamyn at 3:23 PM on September 3, 2010
I ignore all such notices. Prove it was me, mofo's. I also think it's important to just ignore the notices, as any attempt to explain what happened could result in further legal action. I.e. file-sharers saying "it was my kid" and then getting charged $$$.
posted by telstar at 5:18 PM on September 3, 2010
posted by telstar at 5:18 PM on September 3, 2010
>> I ignore all such notices.
Yeah, great, except for the fact that her ISP has turned off her access. Want to try answering the question instead of posturing?
posted by Bruce H. at 8:05 PM on September 3, 2010
Yeah, great, except for the fact that her ISP has turned off her access. Want to try answering the question instead of posturing?
posted by Bruce H. at 8:05 PM on September 3, 2010
How can they tell who clicks the link? We're back to "prove it was me, mofo's". To repeat: admit to nothing. Do not respond to questions. They will get you to try to admit to violating DMCA, but don't. Stonewalling will get them to move on to easier prey.
posted by telstar at 12:19 AM on September 4, 2010
posted by telstar at 12:19 AM on September 4, 2010
"Yeah, great, except for the fact that her ISP has turned off her access. Want to try answering the question instead of posturing?"
she could find a new isp - that's probably what i'd do.
posted by messiahwannabe at 1:17 AM on September 4, 2010
she could find a new isp - that's probably what i'd do.
posted by messiahwannabe at 1:17 AM on September 4, 2010
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posted by desjardins at 2:04 PM on September 3, 2010