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Old 07-03-2005, 03:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Exclamation Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

I woke up today and I checked my Optimum Online webmail account for the first time in about a week only to see an email from Optimum Online that read: WARNING: Copyright Infringment Notification. After I put on a new pair of pants I read it and it said:
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Cable Modem Mac: *****
REF ID:      *****

Dear *****,

We are writing as a courtesy to let you know that we have received
notification from one or more owners of copyrights claiming that their
work has been transmitted over the Internet from your account without
their permission.  Copyright owners may include motion picture studios,
the recording industry or others who produce or distribute legally
protected material.  (Please see enclosed notice(s)).  We are concerned
that either you or a person with access to your account may be unknowingly
participating in certain file sharing or server-related activities that
led to this complaint. 

As you may recall, the Optimum Online Terms of Service posted at
www.optonline.net require compliance with all applicable laws and
specifically prohibits the use of the Optimum Online system for copyright
infringement.  

We consider you a valued customer, so we wanted to let you know that if
the copyright holder pursues this claim, or if there are additional
claims, it could lead to legal action against you.  We may be required by
law to release private information about you and to suspend, or even
terminate, your service.  We want to help you prevent this from happening.

In order to assist you in your future use of our service, we encourage you
to visit www.optonline.net/copyright for tips and guidelines that we hope
will give you all the information you need to avoid further action on this
matter or on other matters.

We regret having to send notices like this, and we do not wish to alarm
you unnecessarily, but we have a responsibility to advise you of any
notices concerning your account.

If you have any questions about our Optimum Online policies, please feel
free to contact us at the Customer Service Center, 516-803-9311.  We
appreciate your business, and look forward to providing you with
excellence in broadband service for many years to come.


Regards,
*****
[His official title]
Cablevision Systems Corporation


[-------Copy of Complaint------]
From: universal-studios-no-reply@copyright-compliance.com

Received: 2005-06-27 21:13:05
Subject: DMCA Notification Notice ID: 14-1218253



-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
 Hash: SHA1
 
 Re:  Unauthorized Use of Universal Motion Pictures
 Notice ID: 14-1218253
 27 Jun 2005 23:23:21 GMT
 
 Dear Sir or Madam:
 
 Universal City Studios Productions LLLP and its affiliated companies
(collectively, "Universal") are the exclusive owners of copyrights in many
motion pictures, including the motion pictures listed below.
 
 It has come to our attention that Optimum Online is the service provider
for the IP address listed below, from which unauthorized copying and
distribution (downloading, uploading, file serving, file "swapping" or
other similar activities) of Universal's motion picture(s) listed below is
taking place.  We believe that the Internet access of the user engaging in
this infringement is provided by Optimum Online or a downstream service
provider who purchases this connectivity from Optimum Online. 
 
 This unauthorized copying and distribution constitutes copyright
infringement under Section 106 of the U.S. Copyright Act .  Depending upon
the type of service Optimum Online is providing to this IP address, it may
have legal and/or equitable liability if it does not expeditiously remove
or disable access to the motion picture(s) listed below, or if it fails to
implement a policy that provides for termination of subscribers who are
repeat infringers (see, 17 U.S.C. 512).
 
 Despite the above, Universal believes that the entire Internet community
benefits when these matters are resolved cooperatively. We urge you to
take immediate action to stop this infringing activity and inform us of
the results of your actions. We appreciate your efforts toward this common
goal.
 
 The undersigned has a good faith belief that use of the motion pictures
in the manner described herein is not authorized by Universal, its agent
or the law.  The information contained in this notification is accurate.
Under penalty of perjury, the undersigned is authorized to act on behalf
of Universal with respect to this matter.
 
 Please be advised that this letter is not and is not intended to be a
complete statement of the facts or law as they may pertain to this matter
or of Universal's positions, rights or remedies, legal or equitable, all
of which are specifically reserved. 
 
 All user correspondence regarding this notice should be sent to:
[URL removed by me]

 ISPs may use this email address,
[URL removed by me],
or the contact info below regarding this notice.  Please make sure the
Notice ID is in the subject line of any correspondence.
 
 Very truly yours,
 *****
 Director of Internet Anti-Piracy,
 Worldwide Anti-Piracy Operations
 NBC UNIVERSAL
 100 Universal City Plaza 2160-7E
 Universal City, CA  91608
 tel.  (***) ***-****
 fax  (***) ***-****
 antipiracy@*****.com
For those not in the know, Optimum Online is a broadband (cable) IPS in New York. I'm pretty satisfied with them so far, aside from them capping my upload in the past for what even I will admit to being abuse.
It's long but basically, it says that Universal Studio's anti-piracy gestapo believes that I was uploading "Army of Darkness" on the fasttrack network (used by file sharing apps like Kazaa, Shareaza etc.). It seems pretty scary as I pretty much crapped myself the second I saw it, but apparently I'm not being sued. It's a notice that says I can not upload copyrighted material, blah blah blah. It's just a warning, but it sure scared the hell out of me, so as it stands I'm not getting involved in any file sharing.

Remember, it's not the download, it's the upload. Be careful where you get those l337 w4r3z from kiddies.
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Old 07-04-2005, 01:43 AM   #2 (permalink)


 
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

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It's long but basically, it says that Universal Studio's anti-piracy gestapo believes that I was uploading "Army of Darkness" on the fasttrack network (used by file sharing apps like Kazaa, Shareaza etc.). It seems pretty scary as I pretty much crapped myself the second I saw it, but apparently I'm not being sued. It's a notice that says I can not upload copyrighted material, blah blah blah. It's just a warning, but it sure scared the hell out of me, so as it stands I'm not getting involved in any file sharing.

Remember, it's not the download, it's the upload. Be careful where you get those l337 w4r3z from kiddies.
Not that I want you to say anything to get you in trouble, but, umm, was the letter way off base, or was it something you might expect to get?

I'm too paranoid to participate in anything like that anymore.... I'm going back to ripping off BMG and Columbia House with their introductory offers and retention offers!
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Old 07-04-2005, 02:38 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Well let's just say at some point I may or may not have possibly accidentally downloaded a movie possibly using a program like Kazaa.
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Old 07-04-2005, 02:45 AM   #4 (permalink)
 
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

If they are not seeking civil action via the lawsuit then you should be okay....unless....have you been selling them out of the trunk of your car at the 7-eleven? Then I would be worried more about the Federal Agents that might show up at your door ). The last I recall it is five years and 250K per violation???? I don't recall any recent movie pirates going to jail though )
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

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Anyway, sorry your ISP is being a bitch. Just be more careful.
How is his ISP doing anything other than what they should be doing? Pirating movies, music and other software is wrong and illegal. What would you have them do?

Nevermind... I had to delete your post, as part of it promoted piracy, which is absolutely forbidden at TacticalGamer. If you want me to repost it with just the piracy promotion removed, let me know.
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Old 07-04-2005, 09:27 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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we have received notification from one or more owners of copyrights claiming that their work has been transmitted over the Internet from your account without their permission.
It's like Bruce Campbell himself ratted you out!
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Old 07-04-2005, 09:30 AM   #7 (permalink)
 
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

Don't worry too much about it. Take it as a warning. If it was important, you would have gotten something in the mail instead of an email.
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Old 07-04-2005, 12:15 PM   #8 (permalink)
 
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

It's still scary though, even if he didn't actually get sued. It would certainly make me think twice about downloading movies and games on p2p programs.
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Old 07-04-2005, 01:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

If you get a letter like this, take it to heart. It means that one of the groups the MPAA is using to sniff out piracy on p2p networks was looking at the ip's downloading/uploading that particular file at the time you were doing it. They send those notices when they log your IP conducting such activity but deem it not large enough for immediate legal action (IE: they caught you doing it once or twice, and it would cost more to sue than having you arrested is worth) but now your account is on their sh*tlist, and if they log you doing enough of it to build a significant case they will sue (or so they have you believe, anyway)
Up to you if you want to chance it or not.

At any time, any person/group can look at any particular download and find out what IP's are distributing how much. (this is ESPECIALLY true for torrent programs).
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Old 07-04-2005, 01:48 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

I have gotten one of those letters before. I too crapped my pants. By the looks of it they spam that letter to everyone's isp that is downloading/ uploading the file they are monitoring. Then the isp just forwards it to you. My isp doesn't care what I do with my connection so they didn't take it away from me.
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Re: Holy crap! I got a DMCA notice from my ISP!

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I have gotten one of those letters before. I too crapped my pants. By the looks of it they spam that letter to everyone's isp that is downloading/ uploading the file they are monitoring. Then the isp just forwards it to you. My isp doesn't care what I do with my connection so they didn't take it away from me.

they dont care now, but when the RIAA or MPAA start looking for money they will turn you in at the drop of a hat.
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Old 07-04-2005, 04:01 PM   #12 (permalink)
 
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Heh, welcome to my world.

I run http://www.hawtalta.com

Ive had a few Cease and Desist's from assorted people for videos on my site ahaha.
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Old 07-04-2005, 10:09 PM   #13 (permalink)
 
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At any time, any person/group can look at any particular download and find out what IP's are distributing how much. (this is ESPECIALLY true for torrent programs).
Quoted for truth. A lot of people think they can hide behind a curtain on anonymity because they're on the internet, but it's relatively easy to find out who's doing what. This is especially true for people who are paid by organizations like the MPAA and RIAA to do this sort of snooping.

Needless to say I've uninstalled any file sharing programs I had (except for my bittorrent client, which I actually use for legal purposes).
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Old 11-10-2005, 08:54 AM   #14 (permalink)
 
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I have a question to Boomstick and his original post: I was wondering. since it has been a while since your original post, if anything has unfolded regarding your notice. I wanted to know if it was truly a "warning"?
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Old 11-10-2005, 01:03 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Hmm... I have a very odd stance on this whole downloading thing... and I don't think I'm willing to take to it right here. Not starting a war.
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