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Dossey02 · 01-19-2012, 04:54 PM

Feds Shut Down File-Sharing Site

Even without SOPA/PIPA... That's a bitch.

Reversal Magnet · 01-19-2012, 04:57 PM

Thank you for this news that none of us in here knew yet.

Johnathan · 01-19-2012, 04:59 PM

Yawn.

-Shady · 01-19-2012, 05:00 PM

Stupid as shit. So because users illegally shared files it's their fault? That is like saying it is Kmart's fault that someone got stabbed for selling a knife to the murder.

Dossey02 · 01-19-2012, 05:00 PM

Fucked that one...

Jeeta · 01-19-2012, 05:21 PM

Good luck keeping that site offline, maybe they should look into the owners reputation.

flaw3d · 01-19-2012, 05:25 PM

damn dude MU is a big name. Surprised that Rapidshare which has no doubt more files then MU is still in business.

cardine · 01-19-2012, 07:43 PM

Wait, isn't MegaUpload protected by Section 230 of the Communications and Decency Act?

avatar33 · 01-19-2012, 08:10 PM

Next in line are probably torrent sites. They have way more copyrighted material than megaupload.

Paper_Chase · 01-19-2012, 08:12 PM

Long live newsgroups.

kingscotty38 · 01-19-2012, 08:13 PM

damn, if they keep at it and get all the other sites, all of the educational materials on my hard drive will stop arriving.

penguinbc · 01-19-2012, 08:19 PM

Ah yes, Kimble. Got him him in Auckland, I wonder if he even thought it was possible. He could have been in a dozen other places if he wanted to be. He's been doing pretty damn well for himself for a long time.

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Police say when they arrived at Dotcom's property at 6:45am, at first Dotcom's bodyguards would not let them in. There were 15 people at the house at the time, including employees and family members.
Two shotguns were found on the property, police are looking into whether these are restricted weapons in New Zealand.

All those arrested this morning will appear in the North Shore District Court this afternoon.
Police have also seized luxury cars with an estimated total value of up to $6m.
These include a Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe valued at over NZ$500,000. Over $10m has also been seized from NZ financial institutions, including New Zealand government bonds.

Dotcom lives at the Chrisco mansion in Coatesville, north of Auckland, which he rents.
His application to buy it was declined by the Overseas Investment Office last year, according to the National Business Review. His application was initially approved, but then denied after then Associate Finance Minister Simon Power and Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson decided he did not meet the 'good character' test, according to the New Zealand Herald.

His application for residency was approved after he invested $10 million in government bonds and made a donation to the Christchurch earthquake fund, despite admitting two convictions – one for hacking, and another for insider trading.

Dotcom says the convictions were wiped under a German "clean slate" law.
"Officially I am as clean as it gets," he said last year.
"I am not a bad person with a bad character and, in my opinion, Simon Power is small minded and unreasonable.
"In New Zealand, murderers have been released from prison within a decade. You would think that the New Zealand Government believes in giving people a second chance."

Many New Zealand-based Twitter users this morning have been questioning whether agreements between the US and New Zealand allows extradition for copyright infringement.
Left-wing blogger Idiot/Savant tweeted: "copyright infringement is not an extraditeable (sic) offence according to the NZ-US treaty".
But legal blogger tweeted Graeme Edgeler said "people can be extradited from NZ to US for ANY offence that in both countries carries a penalty of at least 12 months' imprisonment".

.... Doesn't sound like he thought it was possible.

Vhaeos · 01-19-2012, 08:21 PM

This just goes to show how PIPA/SOPA is unnecessary. They already have the power to go after sites; they just want to make it easier. Cunts.

Tro Shi · 01-19-2012, 08:22 PM

I'm going to miss MegaVideo more than anything :'(

Izaya · 01-19-2012, 08:27 PM

Holy shit am fucking mad. I bought one of the premium accounts now am losing money. Seriously What The Fuck America.

Yuckystuff · 01-19-2012, 10:31 PM

lose lose win · 01-19-2012, 11:03 PM

^^^this shit needs to fucking happen. It IS time. Now or never.

mikeshinobi · 01-19-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuckystuff

I saw this posted on Facebook. It's unfortunate that people will seriously think they're "taking action" by doing nothing. Boycotting movies/music/video games for a month won't do anything.

Yuckystuff · 01-19-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeshinobi

I saw this posted on Facebook. It's unfortunate that people will seriously think they're "taking action" by doing nothing. Boycotting movies/music/video games for a month won't do anything.

Sure it will. What do you think will happen to their stock prices when they all miss their quarterly targets?

mikeshinobi · 01-19-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuckystuff

Sure it will. What do you think will happen to their stock prices when they all miss their quarterly targets?

Nothing, I figure, since everyone will know it was just because of "that silly boycott".

chatmasta · 01-19-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeshinobi

Nothing, I figure, since everyone will know it was just because of "that silly boycott".

^ as funny as it is, this is sadly true...

Kstanki2 · 01-19-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeshinobi

Nothing, I figure, since everyone will know it was just because of "that silly boycott".

Yeah one month is just a minor blip, and they'll know why it's happening and that things will be back to normal soon. I think an all out boycott is the real answer, get everyone to pirate everything until they back the fuck off completely. No more going out to the movies or buying new games for a while, we have plenty of free entertainment available to ride them out. I think they should get a taste of the power that file sharing gives to the people.

g5lifestyle · 01-20-2012, 12:24 AM

kim is a 100 percent character watch him on gumball. everyone at the team over on megaupload was amazing to work with and did great work with the quality of traffic they had available. Best of luck to everyone involved

Yuckystuff · 01-20-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeshinobi

Nothing, I figure, since everyone will know it was just because of "that silly boycott".

That's not the way the market works. Don't forget the decrease in revenue greatly affects debt ratios and can cause serious ripples for their debt situations. There are alot of factors you're not considering.

AustinP · 01-20-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuckystuff

Inb4 racist jokes. Oh wait.

Jeeta · 01-20-2012, 06:57 AM

Here's the PDF of the charges being made against all parties involved, if anybody is interested.

http://static2.stuff.co.nz/files/MegaUpload.pdf

stevejones003 · 01-20-2012, 07:11 AM

Why only megauplaod?
They must ve got something against him to choose him !!

Your_Pal · 01-20-2012, 07:19 AM

HBWA don't give a fuck even Google gets shut down.

mimoza3 · 01-20-2012, 07:42 AM

Damn shame for Megaupload, I like this "black March" thing, need to share this with others, maybe this will work...

turbolapp · 01-20-2012, 07:56 AM

What's the difference between Megaupload and Dropbox?

mikecarquote · 01-20-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeshinobi

Nothing, I figure, since everyone will know it was just because of "that silly boycott".

Would be nice if this silly boycott could be repeated every quarter. The message needs to get to ordinary people that this is a fight for their internet freedom, to prevent big business from taking over, and if they enjoy or benefit from the internet they should support the cause. Tacking the message to viral videos and facebook pages would be a good start.

Yuckystuff · 01-20-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by turbolapp

What's the difference between Megaupload and Dropbox?

Megaupload stores shit on their servers?

edit: meant to say "illegal shit" on their servers. And as mentioned below their service is set up more for syndication. Still fucked up though.

Jeeta · 01-20-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuckystuff

Megaupload stores shit on their servers?

I think the major difference is it's intended use. Megaupload is designed for sharing. Dropbox is designed for file syndication.

That being so, I think think Megaupload offered a legitimate service. I personally think the Federal prosecutors saw their opportunity and took it, knowing that people like Kim with his previous convictions would be an easy target.

Fuck the US government, and their predatory bullying tactics they only make books like Confessions of an Economic Hit Man look more plausible.

Edit: Megaupload is being re-installed and is accessible from this IP: http://109.236.83.66/ not sure if it's legit or a copycat.

lukep · 01-20-2012, 12:57 PM

The fact is that Piracy is the only real weapon against them.

To win this war, good, honest people are going to have to adopt piracy as a tool to keep the internet free. Sad but unavoidable.

pickledegg · 01-20-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lukep

The fact is that Piracy is the only real weapon against them.

To win this war, good, honest people are going to have to adopt piracy as a tool to keep the internet free. Sad but unavoidable.

Rest assured, I do my bit :thumbup:

Insomniac · 01-20-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cardine

Wait, isn't MegaUpload protected by Section 230 of the Communications and Decency Act?

This is more a DMCA deal, where they showed proof they knew of copyright content, and didn't take reasonable steps to remove it.

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Members of the Mega Conspiracy have knowingly interacted with users of
linking sites and visited the sites (and associated online forums) themselves. Specifically, some
of the defendants have instructed individual users how to locate links to infringing content on the
Mega Sites (including recommending specific linking websites). Several of the defendants have
also shared with each other comments from Mega Site users demonstrating that they have used
or are attempting to use the Mega Sites to get infringing copies of copyrighted content

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When a file is being uploaded to Megaupload.com, the Conspiracy’s automated
system calculates a unique identifier for the file (called a “MD5 hash”) that is generated using a
mathematical algorithm. If, after the MD5 hash calculation, the system determines that the
uploading file already exists on a server controlled by the Mega Conspiracy, Megaupload.com
does not reproduce a second copy of the file on that server. Instead, the system provides a new
and unique URL link to the new user that is pointed to the original file already present on the
server. If there is more than one URL link to a file, then any attempt by the copyright holder to
terminate access to the file using the Abuse Tool or other DMCA takedown request will fail
because the additional access links will continue to be available.

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In addition to copyrighted files, other types of illicit content have been uploaded
onto the Megaupload.com servers, including child pornography and terrorism propaganda
videos. Members of the Conspiracy have indicated to each other that they can automatically
identify and delete such materials on all of their servers by calculating MD5 hash values of
known child pornography or other illicit content, searching the system for these values, and
eliminating them; in fact, such files with matching hash values have been deleted from the Mega
Conspiracy’s servers. Members of the Mega Conspiracy have failed to implement a similar
program to actually delete or terminate access to copyright infringing content.

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Third, for
much of its operation, the Mega Conspiracy has offered an “Uploader Rewards” Program, which
promised premium subscribers transfers of cash and other financial incentives to upload popular
works, including copyrighted works, to computer servers under the Mega Conspiracy’s direct
control and for the Conspiracy’s ultimate financial benefit. The more popular content that was 4
present on Mega Conspiracy servers would increase the number of visitors and premium users
that the Conspiracy could monetize. In total, the Mega Conspiracy directly paid uploaders
millions of dollars through online payments.

moltar · 01-20-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuckystuff

MADDOX on SOPA: I hope SOPA passes.

Kerkat · 01-20-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevejones003

Why only megauplaod?
They must ve got something against him to choose him !!

Probably the tip of the iceberg.

Kstanki2 · 01-20-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by moltar

MADDOX on SOPA: I hope SOPA passes.

Maddox, as usual, is right. This megaupload shit is proof that stopping SOPA is a meaningless and hollow victory, more good would come if it had actually passed. We need people to get pissed about what's happening, not what could happen.

r3p1v · 01-20-2012, 09:07 PM

Here are the cars they seized. Lol at the license plates

Schmitz - a set on Flickr

lukep · 01-20-2012, 11:59 PM

Damn, dude had some nice cars and obviously some large cash.

All gone now, of course, if not in direct transfer then obviously in lawyer's fees.

Is there such a thing as Grand Larceny for states when they steal?

misenlai · 01-21-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lukep

Damn, dude had some nice cars and obviously some large cash.

All gone now, of course, if not in direct transfer then obviously in lawyer's fees.

Is there such a thing as Grand Larceny for states when they steal?

i don't know man. He's a notorious hacker back from 1998. I'm sure he has stacks of money hiding here and there that FBI can't find. Worst case, 20 years in jail and come out and still a fucking rich bastard

theflash · 01-21-2012, 04:15 AM

OMG....

nickster · 01-21-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by misenlai

i don't know man. He's a notorious hacker back from 1998. I'm sure he has stacks of money hiding here and there that FBI can't find. Worst case, 20 years in jail and come out and still a fucking rich bastard

For fucks sake, 20 years for any amount of money is not worth it. I wouldn't do 20 years for $100 billion

ShadowCaster · 01-21-2012, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nickster

For fucks sake, 20 years for any amount of money is not worth it. I wouldn't do 20 years for $100 billion

I would, If I'd be allowed to spend the 100b before doing 20

nickster · 01-21-2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadowCaster

I would, If I'd be allowed to spend the 100b before doing 20

I wouldn't even do that. In fact if you gave me $100 billion to spend over 10 years and then I had to do 20 years I wouldn't do it.

But to be honest if you gave me that choice 10 years ago I would definitely take it, but after having a child things change and you realize that time is much more precious than anything else, even bucket loads of money.

ShadowCaster · 01-21-2012, 06:16 AM

Anyone seen this?

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Originally Posted by nickster

I wouldn't even do that. In fact if you gave me $100 billion to spend over 10 years and then I had to do 20 years I wouldn't do it.

But to be honest if you gave me that choice 10 years ago I would definitely take it, but after having a child things change and you realize that time is much more precious than anything else, even bucket loads of money.

Ah yes of course, having children really changes persons view of life.

lukep · 01-21-2012, 06:54 AM

I'd take the $100 Billion and build an impenetrable lair on my private island in the Med. Only access: Helicopters... And anti-aircraft guns would ensure no unwanted visitors.

That, and of course, the sharks with the frickin' laser beams on their heads.

But back to the point; even if Kim was a 'notorious hacker from the 1990s', wrong is wrong. The USA is a big, bad bully and the world simply should not stand for this kind of playground bully politics.

RP is our last chance... We're spiraling out of control and frankly even WITH Paul as president, we're already too far along for it to get much better within his lifetime. (case in point: NDAA.)

Jeeta · 01-21-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadowCaster

Anyone seen this?
MegaUpload Dangerous Secrets affect YOU, Mike Mozart JeepersMedia ACTA / PIPA / SOPA - YouTube

Ah yes of course, having children really changes persons view of life.

That guy is full of his own piss and vinegar, at one point he started to sound like that fucking redneck Alex Jones.

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