Youtube video detailing how to download all the .torrent files off The Pirate Bay (the texts files, not the actual content or descriptions of the contents). Released without claim of copyright by creator.

Now, it seems, a new development has happened in this case. French newspaper, Le Monde, is reporting (Google Translation) that Bourreau-Guggenheim is suing his former employer, TF1, for discrimination. His lawsuit is based on article 225-2 of the penal code which addresses “violations of human dignity”.

The punishment for such a violation is up to three years in prison and a 45,000 euro fine. That article specifically deals with an employment dismissal based on a political viewpoint.


“Imagine doing your democratic duty by e-mailing your member of parliament your opinions of a given issue. Now imagine that e-mail being shown to you by your boss right before you get fired from your day job.”

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Spot the difference: Anti piracy business model versus A Homer Simpson scam


  • Piracy watchdog Nexicon has found the ultimate way to turn piracy into profit for the fresh copyright holders added to their clientele. They offer alleged file-sharers the chance to settle for $10 per downloaded song or an equal amount for a pirated movie. If you decide not to settle, they promise to bankrupt you in court.
  • “Greetings, friends.  Do you wish to look as happy as me?  Well, you’ve got the power inside you right now.  So, use it, and send one dollar to Happy Dude, 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield.  Don’t delay, eternal happiness is just a dollar away.”

Sources: torrentfreak (via twitter); snpp.com (respectively)

Which is the more effective income source for a musician: A Twitter Fanbase or A Record Label Contract?


“TOTAL MADE THIS MONTH USING TWITTER = $19,000
TOTAL MADE FROM 30,000 RECORD SALES = ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.”

-Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls)

(Article: http://www.p2pnet.net/story/23997 via P2P.net)

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“FREEDOM DOWNTIME” by 2600 films from 2001

Embassy Of Piracy


(from http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/) “Time is epic, the ecosystem of the Internet is tested and we are here to defend it. Old regimes are passing new laws and new regulations to uphold a failing system that nobody really wants.

“An internet today is not some virtual entity, but a network that can materialize in everything from court systems, parliaments and phone networks to memes, music and art systems. Internet is a methodology, not a place.

“The idea of an Embassy of Piracy came up when Piratbyrån and The Pirate Bay got invited to contribute to first Internet Pavilion that will be part of this years Venice Biennial. As an Embassy our task is to represent the freedom of Internet and pirates of Internet and to promote the Kopimi way of life.”