“Imagine losing internet access because someone in your household downloaded pirated music.”

  • dan@upvote.au
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    6 months ago

    Should the USPS/AusPost/your local postal service be allowed to cut off a household’s postal service because someone received pirated CDs in the mail? That’s essentially the same thing. If anything, internet access is more important than mail these days.

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      6 months ago

      A private business keeps accusing you of operating a meth lab using city water, now they get to sue the city water provider for not cutting you off. That’s basically what this is

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      6 months ago

      Hey there,

      I understand where you’re coming from, and I agree that cutting off internet access because of illegal activities is a slippery slope. It’s important to balance the need for protecting intellectual property with individual rights. At the same time, I think it’s crucial to consider the potential consequences of such measures.

      In terms of the comparison to postal services, I do see your point. While I believe that internet access is more critical in today’s digital world, it’s essential to address the issue without resorting to drastic measures like shutting off someone’s mail service.

      Keep on keepin’ on!