Submitted via IRC for TheMightyBuzzard
For the past several years, copyright holders in the US and Europe have been trying to reach out to file-sharers in an effort to change their habits.
Whether via high-profile publicity lawsuits or a simple email, it's hoped that by letting people know they aren't anonymous, they'll stop pirating and buy more content instead.
Traditionally, most ISPs haven't been that keen on passing infringement notices on. However, the BMG v Cox lawsuit seems to have made a big difference, with a growing number of ISPs now visibly warning their users that they operate a repeat infringer policy.
But perhaps the big question is how seriously users take these warnings because – let's face it – that's the entire point of their existence.
Sixty-five thousand five hundred thirty-five but if they sent one more I'd start again.
Source: https://torrentfreak.com/how-many-piracy-warnings-would-get-you-to-stop-180422/
(Score: 3, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday April 24 2018, @08:18AM
Let's set up a simple rule:
Start at zero. Every time you get a copyright warning for illegally downloading, add one. Every time you watch a copyright warning you paid for (e.g. a DVD or at the cinema), subtract one.
When the result is positive, pay for what you watch.
When the result is negative, torrent.
That way, it's really up to the movie executives whether they prefer you paying or torrenting.