Website sued over illegal film downloads

Dom · Sep 23, 2004, 11:47 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Motion Picture Association of America says it has sued a company that sells Internet downloads of current movies like "I, Robot" and "Spider-Man 2" without permission.

The trade group said Click Enterprises, through a series of Web sites, tricked consumers into believing they were paying for legal versions of movies when in fact those movies are not legally available in download form.

"These parasitic Web sites, which charge consumers fees and counsel them to break the law, reflect the worst elements of the pirate community," said John Malcolm, MPAA director of anti-piracy operations, in a press release on Wednesday.

One of the Web sites identified by the MPAA, downloadmuch.com, offers unlimited access to a long list of movies and video games for $24.95 (14 pounds) per year.

The company, which says it is located in Naples, Florida, could not be immediately reached for comment.

The MPAA said it has sent cease-and-desist letters to similar Web sites based in the United States, Asia and Europe engaged in similar activity.

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Source: Reuters

Falstaff · Sep 23, 2004, 08:51 PM

I am definitely against out and out theft of a product that people should be paying for. Countries like Brazil, Taiwan, Japan and Russia offer free downloads and software for decoding and using pirated products. But lets be real, the industry that really drives the internet is the PORN industry.

Sep 23, 2004, 11:47 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Website sued over illegal film downloads WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Motion Picture Association of America says it has sued a company that sells Internet downloads of current movies like "I, Robot" and "Spider-Man 2" without permission. The trade group said Click Enterprises, through a series of Web sites, tricked consumers into believing they were paying for legal versions of movies when in fact those movies are not legally available in download form. "These parasitic Web sites, which charge consumers fees and counsel them to break the law, reflect the worst elements of the pirate community," said John Malcolm, MPAA director of anti-piracy operations, in a press release on Wednesday. One of the Web sites identified by the MPAA, downloadmuch.com, offers unlimited access to a long list of movies and video games for $24.95 (14 pounds) per year. The company, which says it is located in Naples, Florida, could not be immediately reached for comment. The MPAA said it has sent cease-and-desist letters to similar Web sites based in the United States, Asia and Europe engaged in similar activity. [Read More] _____________________ Source: Reuters

Sep 23, 2004, 08:51 PM	#2
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	I am definitely against out and out theft of a product that people should be paying for. Countries like Brazil, Taiwan, Japan and Russia offer free downloads and software for decoding and using pirated products. But lets be real, the industry that really drives the internet is the PORN industry. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."