All you budding pirates be aware

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MediaDefender Inc, the "leading provider of anti-piracy solutions in the emerging Internet-Piracy-Prevention (IPP) industry" has launched a website called "MiiVi" dedicated to busting those who both like to download copyrighted content as well as those who already have.

The site is apparently the latest ploy in the ongoing battle against illegal file-sharing and literally takes the game to new heights. It offers WHOLE DOWNLOADS of movies as well as the ability to download and install a "miraculous" new program that promises "fast and easy downloading all in one great site." There's just one problem: the site's registered to MediaDefender Inc. and it's army of prying eyes are just nipping at the bud to take down those who are unaware.

The site was apparently registered on March 11, 2007. and unfortunately who knows how many poor souls have fell victim to this latest malfeasance by an MPAA sponsored organization. Luckily however, Brokep over at the Pirate Bay gave me a heads up on the situation and I report back to you with haste to avoid the site and warn others to do so as well.

Here's proof of the site's true intent:

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AND here's a taste of the BAIT for which they are laying out for the unsuspecting noob, a nice 745MB XVID(?) copy of Batman Returns just waiting for someone to come along a take a bite. Too bad this bite could cost one thousands of dollars and lead to an avalanche of letters, settlement notices, or perhaps even a "friendly" knock at the door.

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This new development certainly takes the war against illegal file-sharing to new lows and proves to just what degree the MPAA will allows its agents to go to prop up sagging ticket sales for second rate movies. Ever notice how GOOD MOVIES do well and BAD MOVIES do poorly at the Box Office? Well, I guess we're alone because the MPAA sees no wrong it lousy movies. Who's really trying to trick whom I ask?

source:Gotcha! New MPAA Site Tries to Trick Users into Illegally Downloading Movies
 
This webiste you speak of Miivi is already offline . Due to the huge uproar going on so far on DiGG .

So all you budding pirates , its safe to sail once again . :)
 
Do the owners of miivi also get prosecuted for distributing copyrighted content? If its owned/supported by MPAA, will they file a case againt themselves for every case they file against a downloader? Having a double agent doesnt absolve them from the responsibility.

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^^ yeah that's what i was thinking abt. first they allow ppl to download copyrighted material - so they themselves r breaking the law.

next since it is in an avi format - it is also breaking the law since the dvd was meant to be distributed in a dvd format, am i right here? i mean an avi file can only be got by ripping a dvd, right?
 
So then are you saying that cops who pose as prostitutes to arrest prospective clients should also be jailed for posing as a prostitute an soliciting sex? No... then the whole concept of a sting operation would not exist if the authorities were treated as criminals as well.
 
PriyoBan said:
So then are you saying that cops who pose as prostitutes to arrest prospective clients should also be jailed for posing as a prostitute an soliciting sex? No... then the whole concept of a sting operation would not exist if the authorities were treated as criminals as well.
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Actually entrapment is not legal. Such cops never make an outright claim to being in the 'business', although they certainly keep dropping hints just to stay in the grey area and still get the job done.
The reasoning being that we are inherently a wanting species and not immune to temptations if repeatedly pushed upon.

It's only legal when there's already a history of the person reacting as foreseen to a proposed situation no matter what.
 
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