Quote:
Originally Posted by His Infernal Majesty
Fileshare sites could easily stop the piracy, at least, two different ways. They can ban repeat offenders from their affiliate programs. Say three strikes [DMCA notices] you're out? They can also block the URL of the forums from linking to them with simple .htaccess.
But they don't because they would go out of business if they tried to run honestly.
|
They can also ban repeat uploading of infringing files by blocking their hash signatures after recieving a valid DMCA take down request (like rapidshare does).
And of course it'd help if they were actually deleting reported files instead of merely disabling generated links while keeping the master file intact so the uploader can generate a new set of links and repost, often within hours after takedown.
But of course sites like filesonic and oron are never going to do that because unlike rapidshare they simply do not have any other uses except for piracy to sustain their business model.