In a response to the draft code tabled to deal with the Australian online-piracy problem, some of the world's largest music publishers have presented a set of draconian measures. ISPs should not only use technology to spy on their own customers, but also to proactively block access to infringing content and websites.
It was heard that a comprehensive law enforcement action targeted scene release group “SPARKS” and its associates earlier this month.
New research by MoneySuperMarket reveals that nearly two-thirds of Brits (64 per cent) would consider switching internet service provider (ISP) if they limited access to websites, with nearly six million trying to access a blocked site in the last week alone.
They're going to need a VPN regardless of which ISP they go with after the EU force Article 13 on us.
Hopefully we will leave with no deal before then.
Crafty ISPs may be getting a larger pound of flesh from tomorrow's larger file sizes...
4K is a monumental waste of resources, and internet usage is no exception. Technology lags behind the 4X jump in resolution, which started out as a way to coax consumers to dump all their TVs and buy new ones. It stresses all the links in the chain. Eventually, we'll be able to deal with it in stride (though by then, I imagine they'll be pushing 8K or ridiculo-similar on us). For now, 1080p does just fine for me. Easier on everything from my gaming hardware to my wait times.
its a bit late now. music is dead.
anything that gets pirated at this point is a waste of data.
unless you consider electronic sounds, meaningless lyrics, butchered remakes and generic songs music.