While I don't agree with Threatening letters from large corp reps it's better than what it could be. Maybe you should all take a minute and let your congressman know how you feel on this issue: Legislation Would Okay hacking Back at Filesharing Copyright Violators Congressman Howard Berman (D-Calif.) has proposed legislation that would allow record companies to launch cyber attacks on peer-to-peer content sharing networks that violate copyright laws. Permitted defenses would include interdiction, redirection and spoofing, but the law does not allow damage to computers or the spread of viruses. The legislation would provide for penalties for those who abuse their power. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_2069000/2069747.stm http://news.com.com/2100-1023-939333.html http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/25903.html Press release: http://www.house.gov/berman/pr062502.htm
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