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Originally Posted by Robbie
Remember when you were in the members area? You probably didn't even notice this because it's very unobtrusive. But while you watch the high res stream....YOUR username and ip address are showing up in random places at random times on the screen. And when I see that on a download site? It's easy pickings to come after that person.
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I am *really* pleased that the steps you are taking are minimizing the effects of piracy on your site. Really. I am. It's great. I applaud that.
But please, don't think that you are pirate-proof. I certainly didn't notice my username or IP when I was in your members' area. But I know it would take me 5 seconds in FCP to obfuscate that to enable me to upload it to any filesharing site I wanted. Something you would have
no ability whatsoever to stop.
Why does Cory Doctorow say obscurity is more worrying than piracy? It's impossible to monetize obscurity...
You seem to think I am on the GideonsGallery side of the fence.I'm not. I rely on people having successful paysites in order to make my living. Piracy would cripple my income way before it crippled a site owners. I would be fucked. I am not in favour of piracy. I am just against wasting time, money and brainspace on something unstoppable. I do hope the difference is clear.
I just do not believe blackmailing potential customers is A Clever Move.
You coming to Amsterdam? I'd love to have a beer and explain how one can be against piracy but also against fighting piracy face to face.