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Originally Posted by JoeD
I'm not sure how I'd like to see that pursued, but I do agree that if the infringing material is found on a household computer and there's no additional evidence to show someone outside the household was responsible, then as long as the fines are reasonable that's likely sufficient to fine the home owner or connection holder and leave it up to them to work out who is footing the bill.
If the fines are disproportionate or there's anything more serious like jail time involved, then I'd hope it becomes more important to identify beyond a reasonable doubt (which afaik only applies in criminal cases?) who is responsbile.
All said and done, as long as the IP isn't taken as evidence alone and further work is done that finds material on a users PC then I'd be much happier with the cases going ahead. At least those who have had their connections abused without their knowledge would be less likely to be incorrectly charged/fined/cut-off.
I do hope that ISPs go ahead with at least the initial warning letter idea though. Whilst it won't stop pirates pirating, it might stop them abusing someone elses connection without their knowledge and lead to people having their wifi security reviewed and making sure household members know not to download illegally. Drop in the ocean perhaps, but a start.
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I totally agree with every word you've said there.