03-05-2010, 12:22 PM | #16 |
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Wasn't there actually a problem with MR linking to a site, not a pirate site but something to do with a DRM-breaking script?
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03-05-2010, 01:07 PM | #17 | |
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Of course, taking money starts putting this into the realm of criminal copyright infringement, but it doesn't look like this guy has a clue anyway. |
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03-05-2010, 01:10 PM | #18 |
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Yes, I believe MR got a takedown request from Amazon at one point. It was an obvious abuse of the DMCA by Amazon, but that doesn't matter when lawyers start getting involved. MR doesn't have the resources to fight them.
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03-05-2010, 01:36 PM | #19 | |
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03-05-2010, 02:40 PM | #20 |
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Strangely enough I came across the site after reading this thread and then someone completely unrelated to MR mentioning the site on a random thread I was reading at Goodreads.
At least I'm 99% sure it's the site in question. The "personal collection" claims and 5 downloads are a dead giveaway. Quite the coincidence. Sharing copyrighted works is questionable enough, but to try to make money from it takes it to a whole new level! |
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03-05-2010, 02:50 PM | #21 |
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Makes me wonder what country this site is based out of. This isn't even the grey area of hosting user content, this person is doing direct distribution and taking money for it. I'm shocked he hasn't gotten nailed by the copyright police yet.
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03-05-2010, 03:10 PM | #22 |
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I don't think he's in America - he doesn't use American spelling.. and he asks for European currency..
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03-05-2010, 04:36 PM | #23 |
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Pirates Have Parrots RIGHT ? ......
So maybe Parrot Sites let you download Pirate Books ??? |
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The first rule of.....well you know the rest
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03-05-2010, 06:48 PM | #28 |
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