ISP cuts off suspected file sharers!!! WARNING!

[xpro25]

Humberside internet service provider (ISP) Karoo has started cutting off customers suspected of illegal file-sharing, as part of a 'three strikes' policy aimed at cutting piracy.



According to reports, customers disconnected by the provider have been sent a formal notification, and must sign a document admitting guilt and promising not to do it again in order to be reconnected.


Users continuing to illegally share and download content could face permanent disconnection after a third violation.


The move has been slammed by the Open Rights Group (ORG), an organisation set up to preserve and promote 'digital rights'. The group pointed out that there is no legal procedure or right of appeal taking place, and that there are no other telecoms companies in Hull, limiting the option of moving to another provider.


"People are being found guilty by a Kang-Karoo court," said Jim Killock, executive director of the ORG.


"Internet access is crucial for freedom of expression in the digital age. It's also how people do business and gain an education. A monopoly like Karoo cannot be allowed to arbitrarily decide when to limit our fundamental rights. Only courts can do that."




Will other ISP Jump on the bandwagon...



We just have to wait and see...


Tbh how many people are with Karoo


This will only get bad if Aol,Bt,Sky etc... Start doing this

[Agnostic Bear]

Karoo is a fluff ISP in hull who got absolutely hammered for cutting people off after just 1 attempt.

[Blinger1]

since australia gets everything last, i'm fine.

[Zokoli]

I'd like to see this happen to me
I would laugh to be honest, my mum knows I download.

[Jordy]

This is ridiculous but what's even worse is that they have the monopoly in areas of Hull so they have to go with Karoo or nothing. I suppose they could try mobile ISPs come to think of it but they're often slow, unreliable, expensive and come with restrictions. I seem to recall a few HabboxForum members getting letters from Karoo a couple of months back.

Anyway as of yesterday due to all the publicity, Karoo has now implemented a three-strikes system.

[xpro25]

Stupid people! if you ask me

[The Professor]

This is ridiculous but what's even worse is that they have the monopoly in areas of Hull so they have to go with Karoo or nothing. I suppose they could try mobile ISPs come to think of it but they're often slow, unreliable, expensive and come with restrictions. I seem to recall a few HabboxForum members getting letters from Karoo a couple of months back.

Anyway as of yesterday due to all the publicity, Karoo has now implemented a three-strikes system.

The thing that gets me is even with a three strikes system, they don't have to prove you actually pirated anything. All they have to do is accuse you 3 times. They tried to pass this as a law in France a few months ago but it was shot down at the highest level (idk how their government works) because it was stupid. Someone really needs to look into the organisations that do this and tell them it isn't on, they don't take your garden shed away if you attack someone with a chainsaw!

[GommeInc]

Why has no-one slammed them using the anti-competitive laws? Usually companies and governments go crazy about those laws :S

It's a stupid move, they don't ask for proof and neither can the convicted. Very strange move :A

[Zokoli]

Maybe they log the sites you go on?

(do isps do that?)

[Recursion]

Maybe they log the sites you go on?

(do isps do that?)

To an extent.