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Is there notably less illegal downloading going on now that MegaUpload is gone? Will entertainment industry profits rise in the next quarter because of its absence?
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Within days of the Megaupload arrrests, various file locker sites changed policy so as to make it harder to store pirated files
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The MegaUpload take down and resulting all out Internet war with Anonymous has other file lockers running scared.
TorrentFreak is reporting that many popular file hosting services are drastically limiting the services they offer or are just shutting down.
Filesonic, one of the biggest file sharing sites on the net, removed its rewards program and revoked access to files from third parties. In short, you can only download files that you uploaded yourself.
Fileserve, another major player, ended its reward program as well. It has also banned all third party downloads.
Users of Fileserve are reporting to TorrentFreak that they are having their files deleted and accounts banned for violating the site’s terms of service.
Uploaded.to took a more direct approach and banned all U.S. ISPs from accessing their Web site. This could be a move to remove itself from U.S. jurisdiction as the government shut down MegaUpload for having a server based in the U.S.
VideoBB and VideoZer, popular video streaming sites, are reportedly shutting down their rewards program and deleting massive amounts of accounts and videos.
Other file hosting services ending their rewards programs and deleting accounts include FileJungle, UploadStation and FilePost.
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A little law enforcement goes a long way. Its one thing to operate with impunity when you think the government isn't looking: its different when you think there's really a chance you'll end up in prison next to Bubba.
If the DOJ gets long arm powers to arrest the owners and seize the assets of TPB and other sites, you will see piracy decline.