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That's what I thought when I read the news on it. Just pointing you in a direction doesn't mean they were responsible for what that person decided to do with the information. If someone looks up "Windows 7 crack" on Google, and decides to go to the site hosting it & d/l it, is Google responsible for that? They're information based and that's all they're doing, providing information, not twisting the persons arm to do it.
There is some merit to what lehnerus2000 is saying. In some cases, even if the person isn't directly/not at all responsible for d/l ing something, it's often cheaper for them just to pay the fine offered rather then have to go to court. There have been instances of that happening in the past, and unfortunately in some cases, it's hard to get concrete evidence that the person accused was not the actual perpetrator of the crime. If someone taps into a unsecured wi fi connection for instance.
All in all, it's a new legal area & new laws are being defined every day. I myself think that it a good thing they give you warnings, just in case someone is utilizing your connection without you knowledge.
When people ask me about torrents & such, I tell them "You want to give it a try, that's your choice. Just be prepared for the possible consequences that can arise."
Last edited by Borg 386; 22 Sep 2011 at 08:23.