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Published 9 years ago by grandtheftsoul with 4 Comments
by grandtheftsoul
9 years ago 4

Google Fiber sends piracy fine notices straight to subscribers

Google Fiber is reportedly sending out copyright infringement notices to subscribers offering settlements ranging from $20 to $300.

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  • drunkenninja
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    The BMG believes that it may be expeditious to settle this manner without the need of costly and time-consuming litigation. In order to help you avoid further legal action from BMG, we have been authorized to offer a settlement solution that we believe is reasonable for everyone.

    Reasonable to everyone? Haha.

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  • jguest
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    Why in the world would google do this if they aren't required to... Not even Comcast or TWC do this (though they do let you know in an email that they received one.) What happened to "Don't be evil."?

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    • jedlicka
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      Maybe they're trying to stay on good terms with all the studios etc. Google Play sells and rents a lot of movies and music.

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      • drunkenninja
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        Lately our ISPs here in Canada started to auto forward these types of notices also. Lots of people are complaining because they know these companies have the shady tactics of requesting payment, etc.

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