The megaupload situation

[Technical Abbreviations]

Pre-SOPA takedowns. That is reassuring

http://techland.time.com/2012/01/19/feds-shut-down-megaupload-com-file-sharing-website/

People could, in theory, if they wanted to, technically, IN THEORY, use it to pirate something, and we THINK they might be.
Shut it down and arrest all involved.

Discuss.

[Ducky]

>2012
>not using www.zippyshare.com

[raiden]

~Dumb.

Gg SOPA.

[Uubucks]

http://gizmodo.com/5877679/anonymous-kills-department-of-justice-site-in-megaupload-revenge-strike

GG anonymous.

[Statua]

Most of the files on megauplaod are pirated. Nuff said. As Garry Newman said on twitter:
"The only people complaining about the megaupload shutdown are the ones who cant download their TV Shows/Movies."

[Technical Abbreviations]

Most of the files on megauplaod are pirated. Nuff said. As Garry Newman said on twitter:
"The only people complaining about the megaupload shutdown are the ones who cant download their TV Shows/Movies."

Its more of the principle of the thing. I dont use megaupload, but its that the government can shut down whatever they please.

[Paxton Fettel]

Even if Megaupload was shit it is still very bad that SOPA hasn't even passed and they are already taking down sites, Megaupload is just the first of many sites to be taken down.

[Crap-Head]

http://rt.com/usa/news/megaupload-shut-million-authorities-231/

Like stated here, SOPA has not even passed yet, so that is not the reason this was taken down.

Oh well, i still want megaupload back. I used it to upload shit. Mainly because of the ability to remove the files again.

[smt]

garry supports sopa, he's an idiot

[Martinerrr]

The indictment refers to Megaupload’s offenses as the “Mega Conspiracy.” The company has been charged with five different counts concerning copyright infringement and money laundering. According to the indictment, Megaupload’s offenses include:

• Running Megavideo.com, which streams copyright infringed television shows and movies
• “Willfully reproduced and distributed” copyrighted content on its servers
• Offering money as an incentive to upload infringing content between the dates of Septmeber 2005 and July 2011
• Not terminating copyright offending accounts, as it states it can do in the Megaupload terms of service
• “Made no significant effort to identify users” of the site, uploaders of copyrighted content, or the content itself

Here’s the full list of seized goods, not counting bank accounts:

• 2010 Maserati GranCabrio, VIN ZAMKM45B000051328, License Plate No. “M-FB 212” or “DH-GC 470”, registered to FINN BATATO;
• 2009 Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe, VIN WDD20737225019582, License Plate No. “FEG690”;
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, VIN WDB2093422F165517, License Plate No. “GOOD”;
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG 5.5L Kompressor, VIN WDB2093422F166073, License Plate No. “EVIL”;
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG L, VIN WDD2211792A324354, License Plate No. “CEO”;
• 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drop Head Coupe, VIN SCA2D68096UH07049; License Plate No. “GOD”;
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, VIN WDD2120772A103834, License Plate No. “STONED”;
• 2010 Mini Cooper S Coupe, VIN WMWZG32000TZ03651, License Plate No. “V”;
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, VIN WDC1641772A608055, License Plate No. “GUILTY”;
• 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, VIN WDD2163792A025130, License Plate No. “KIMCOM”;
• 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, VIN WDC1641772A542449, License Plate No. “MAFIA”;
• 2010 Toyota Vellfire, VIN 7AT0H65MX11041670, License Plate Nos. “WOW” or “7”;
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, VIN WDB4632702X193395, License Plate Nos. “POLICE” or “GDS672”;
• 2011 Toyota Hilux, VIN MR0FZ29G001599926, License Plate No. “FSN455”;
• Harley Davidson Motorcycle, VIN 1HD1HPH3XBC803936, License Plate No. “36YED”;
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, VIN WDD2163742A026653, License Plate No. “HACKER”;
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz A170, VIN WDD1690322J184595, License Plate No. “FUR252”;
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500, VIN WDC1641752A026107, License Plate No. DFF816;
• Fiberglass sculpture, imported from the United Kingdom with Entry No. 83023712;
• 1957 Cadillac El Dorado, VIN 5770137596;
• 2010 Sea-Doo GTX Jet Ski, VIN YDV03103E010;
• 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, VIN 59F115669;
• Von Dutch Kustom Motor Bike, VIN 1H9S14955BB451257;
• 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, VIN WDB2094421T067269;
• 2010 Mini Cooper S Coupe, VIN WMWZG32000TZ03648 License Plate No. “T”;
• 1989 Lamborghini LM002, VIN ZA9LU45AXKLA12158, License Plate No. “FRP358”
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63, VIN 4JGBB7HB0BA666219;
• Samsung 820DXN 82” LCD TV;
• Samsung 820DXN 82” LCD TV;
• Samsung 820DXN 82” LCD TV;
• Devon Works LLC, Tread #1 time piece;
• Artwork, In High Spirits, Olaf Mueller photos from The Cat Street Gallery;
• Sharp 108” LCD Display TV;
• Sharp 108” LCD Display TV;
• Sony PMW-F3K Camera S/N 0200231;
• Sony PMW-F3K Camera S/N 0200561;
• Artwork, Predator Statue;
• Artwork, Christian Colin;
• Artwork, Anonymous Hooded Sculpture;
• 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 CDI 4MATIC Off-Roader;
• Sharp LC-65XS1M 65” LCD TV;
• Sharp LC-65XS1M 65” LCD TV;
• TVLogic 56” LUM56W TV;
• Sixty (60) Dell R710 computer servers.

from: http://venturebeat.com/2012/01/19/megaupload-indictment/

[???????£??Rose Nocturna???]

What the flying fuck?

[Martinerrr]

What the flying fuck?

Look at the plates the cars have. Yep.

[Kaiser Wilhelm I ?DetroitRP]

They deserved it to be honest. I have been following the situation. Megavideo and that movieupload thing is bad. Pirating is bad so is SOPA and PIPA. I have little respect for people that pirate.

[smt]

the only thing illegal was people uploading shit to megaupload, it wasnt the owners duty to check every file and determine weather or not it's legal, that's why it has a TOS, the shitty us government is just trying to control the internet

[Kaiser Wilhelm I ?DetroitRP]

the only thing illegal was people uploading shit to megaupload, it wasnt the owners duty to check every file and determine weather or not it's legal, that's why it has a TOS, the shitty us government is just trying to control the internet

No, it is technically the sites responsibility. BUT! it has been a site for uploading for a long time now. AKA pirating movies and other stuff. The government is taking the best step to sue them in court than rather pass SOPA and PIPA. I think they are doing a good job on stopping major pirating websites, now I think they should change the legal definition of pirating so we don't lose youtube and other sites alike. Megaupload should of been shutdown period.