Pirate Bay Founders Stare At Jailtime as Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

[TheMailMan78]

Fair enough

Plenty of stuff is made here and pirated. I'd have to say that locally, at least, Chinese content is far more pirated than Hollywood. I like Hollywood movies, but i much rather British and American TV. If i were able to buy an online package for $20-50 per month to watch every British or American TV show on demand, including past TV shows, i would and the industry would make a lot more off me than it does today. Same goes for netflix, if i could rent a package for a reasonable price, i would (it isn't available here)

I get what your saying man. I'm glad you didnt take it as an insult. One place I have been wanting to go for years is Nam. My father said its beautiful.

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

You, Sir Sound like a brainwashed idiot who feels he is vastly smarter to all else.
I find your posts to be childish and blindedly pro-american, at any cost.

I hope you find peace in the belittling of others, just like every other a$$hole who thinks america is still great.

You are overreacting. And you're also very obviously new here despite the join date.

And the last statement really wasn't necessary. Though helpful in a sense as it shows how you truly think and feel.

 

[repman244]

So? Blame your own government for being susceptible to Standard & Poor. Come up with your own world reserve. Also FYI we were also lowered so I'm missing your point.

The point is that the US is poking everywhere they want and everywhere they see a benefit. And my government can't do anything about those ratings, when media grab it it's out there and creates "panic", and shares fall. If your rating is lowered fine, but why are they doing it to the EU then?
I really can't understand how can anyone defend the US government right now :shadedshu

But anyway I don't want to steer this off topic anymore so I'm done here...

 

[Nemesis881]

All this nonsense has got to end. The problem isn't that people won't pay for things, the problem is things are TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE. IF ONLY THERE WAS SOMEWAY TO GET CONTENT CHEAPLY AND LEGALLY!!....There are already services out there that provide nearly unlimited content at little to no cost and are proven profit makers...

cough...Steam, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon E-books...cough.

 

[repman244]

All this nonsense has got to end. The problem isn't that people won't pay for things, the problem is thing are TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE. There are already services out there that provide nearly unlimited content at little to no cost and are proven profit makers...

cough...Steam, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon E-books...cough.

And not to mention, some countries can't even access some proper online music stores (iTunes etc.) which only leaves them the option to pirate.

 

[TheMailMan78]

The point is that the US is poking everywhere they want and everywhere they see a benefit. And my government can't do anything about those ratings, when media grab it it's out there and creates "panic", and shares fall. If your rating is lowered fine, but why are they doing it to the EU then?
I really can't understand how can anyone defend the US government right now :shadedshu

But anyway I don't want to steer this off topic anymore so I'm done here...

Its called a world economy. Something that was setup by your government and mine under hundreds of treaties. Its just as much your fault as it is mine. That's why I don't point fingers. We all suck equally.

Oh wait I'm supposed to be brainwashed according Toadicus....so yeah AMERICA ROCKS!

 

[Horrux]

...and most hollywood crap isn't worth paying for, anyway.

 

[blibba]

From TPB blog:

"2012 is the year of the storm.

The Pirate Bay will reach an age of 9 years. Experiencing raids, espionage and death threats, we're still here. We've been through hell and back and it has made us tougher than ever.

The people running the site has changed during the years. No sane human being would put up with this kind of pressure for 8 years in a row. An insane hobby that takes time from our families, our work (sorry boss) and our studies.

What binds us all together is a strong belief that what we do is good. That it is something we one day can tell our grandchildren about with pride. People from all over the world confirm this. We read testimonials from people in Syria longing for freedom, thanking us for what we provide. We receive more than 100 visits daily from North Korea and we sure know that they need it. If there's something that will bring peace to this world it is the understanding and appreciation of your fellow man. What better way to do that than with this vast library of culture?

With this said, we hear news from our old admins that they have received a verdict in Sweden. Our 3 friends and blood brothers have been sentenced to prison. This might sound worse than it is. Since no one of them no longer lives in Sweden, they won't go to jail. They are as free today as they were yesterday.

But what enrages us to our inner core is that the system, the empire, the governments, are still allowed to try to boss you and us around with one law crazier than the other. Do you think they will stop with SOPA/ACTA/PIPA? They will not. Because you won't stop sharing those files. Because we will not stay down. Because no one can turn back time. Together, we are the iron that hardens with each strike.

In this year of the storm, the winners will build windmills and the losers will raise shelters. So flex your muscles, fellow pirates, and give power to us all! Build more sites! More nets! More protocols! Scream louder than ever and take it to the next level!"

I added the bold text. The English isn't great, but I think the meaning is clear. It is amusing how resilient these guys are.

 

[TheMailMan78]

...and most hollywood crap isn't worth paying for, anyway.

Old stuff was awesome. New stuff........ARRRGGGGG!

 

[Horrux]

Old stuff was awesome. New stuff........ARRRGGGGG!

European movies are still fantastic. Ever watched "Cuckoo"?

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

...and most hollywood crap isn't worth paying for, anyway.

Hard to argue with this assessment these days, unfortunately...

 

[Deleted member 24505]

European movies are still fantastic. Ever watched "Cuckoo"?

Or Lock stock and two smoking barrels, fantastic film.

 

[TheMailMan78]

Or Lock stock and two smoking barrels, fantastic film.

I enjoyed Snatch.......who doesn't really

 

[Solaris17]

No insult. People just tend to pirate Hollywood films or things from America then complain when they get busted. I always thought if their own nation produced something as pirated as Hollywood movies they might change their tune.

No insult. Just would like to see people wear the other shoe once in a while.



Want some gas with that flame?!

god you never want to dance anymore. everytime I want to have fun you become harder to instigate this relationship is OVER

 

[repman244]

Or Lock stock and two smoking barrels, fantastic film.

I watched it at least 15 times

 

[R_1]

Don Quixote , by Miguel de Cervantes : "Freedom, Sancho, is one of the most precious gifts that heaven has bestowed upon men; no treasures that the earth holds buried or the sea conceals can compare with it; for freedom, as for honour, life may and should be ventured; and on the other hand, captivity is the greatest evil that can fall to the lot of man."
Freedom, people, is the tip of the spear. In this world you are not born free.

 

[TheMailMan78]

god you never want to dance anymore. everytime I want to have fun you become harder to instigate this relationship is OVER

I like Silkstone. Can't do that to the man. We clashed in the past but hes respectful so how can you argue with that?

 

[erocker]

Its called a world economy. Something that was setup by your government and mine under hundreds of treaties. Its just as much your fault as it is mine. That's why I don't point fingers. We all suck equally.

Oh wait I'm supposed to be brainwashed according Toadicus....so yeah AMERICA ROCKS!

Hopefully we'll all vote for the isolationist Ron Paul, we'll close up shop over our borders, seal up this country in a plastic bag and say goodbye to the rest of the world. Hopefully that will make the rest of the world happy. Hope and change is what we need.

 

[TheMailMan78]

Hopefully we'll all vote for the isolationist Ron Paul, we'll close up shop over our borders, seal up this country in a plastic bag and say goodbye to the rest of the world. Hopefully that will make the rest of the world happy. Hope and change is what we need.

.....this man drops the knowledge.

 

[EnergyFX]

You really think that the US government just sits there and has nothing to do with anything? I think they try to push their own ideas in every single thing in these days.
For example: Standard & Poor's lowering the ratings for the EU just to make the US look better, and of course everyone falls for that BS.

You're gonna give yourself a stroke trying to blow on that plugged horn so hard.

You're right... the EU economy is stronger than ever!

 

[repman244]

You're right... the EU economy is stronger than ever!

Sorry but where exactly did I say it was strong Instead of lowering ratings, trying to kill each others economy we should all be taking actions on how to get out of this mess, and by mess I also mean the corruption in the governments (all of them!).
But nah spending money for ACTA/SOPA, trying to shut down TPB and all that BS is a lot better.

 

[EnergyFX]

And not to mention, some countries can't even access some proper online music stores (iTunes etc.) which only leaves them the option to pirate.

Of course... because if your country doesn't sell Ferraris then the next logical step is to go steal one. (what?? since it's only a 99 cent song it's okay? stealing is stealing... it's pretty black and white)

Everyone wants to keep attacking the reaction but is so conveniently overlooking the initial action. If people would just pay for their shit this would be a non-issue.

 

[Jarman]

,rh

 

[repman244]

Of course... because if your country doesn't sell Ferraris then the next logical step is to go steal one. (what?? since it's only a 99 cent song it's okay? stealing is stealing... it's pretty black and white)

I didn't say it's okay, but that's what people do.
Stealing a ferrari is much higher risk than downloading some content and thus people do it.

 

[EnergyFX]

I didn't say it's okay, but that's what people do.
Stealing a ferrari is much higher risk than downloading some content and thus people do it.

What seems so insignificant on the user end becomes a massive amount of money on the provider's end. Can you really blame the entertainment industry for charging into this the way they are? Think about it... they see the stats of millions (probobaly billions) of illegal file downlaods for media that was supposed to have been bought and they flip the fu*k out over it. Hell... so would I if I were in their shoes. But all these people are giving them and the government(s) so much flak over this shit because all they see is a few song files on their hard drive and maybe a couple of movies they didn't want to spend any money on.

I'm guilty of some software and music downloads in the past. Heck, I even justified it with "I wouldn't have bought it anyways, so they didn't lose any money"... but one day I realized what a BS excuse that is. I'm not going to buy a Ferrari either, doesn't mean I can steal one and go for a joy ride.