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- shaft0
The most striking thing is, they have an app and Netflix doesn't, still relying on a shitty Silverlight browser plugin.
- ESKEMA0
anyone with a working dmg can share the link? Mega took down the official download link..
- ESKEMA0
ok I think I found one...
- exador10
looks as thought the party's over....no more downloading the app...
http://getpopcornti.me/as far as i can tell, the app itself still works though (well..as good as it ever did, which was spotty....)
- set0
the apps not even loading up anymore
- set0
Didn't think it would last long but that was rapid
- CyBrainX0
Damn. All I got to see was one movie.
- set0
- lajj0
so, looks what is back !
http://popcorntime.io/
- set0
Working again, and well. Love it.
- set0
- lvl_130
I got a nastygram from my ISP the last time I used popcorn. So I don't use it anymore.
- nb0
- organicgrid0
Verizon Fios said that they will permanently shut your Internet service down for using Popcorn Time and report all of your activities to the The Motion Picture Licensing Corporation.
- organicgrid0
Illegal Download Lawsuit Process
The following steps are the typical process for “John Doe” defendants in an illegal download case:
You get an internet connection.
You or someone with access to your internet connection downloads a movie, video, or music using torrent software (like BitTorrent, µTorrent, Xunlei, Vuze or BitComet), a web browser, or other internet downloading software (Kazaa, Bearshare, LimeWire, etc.).
The company that owns the copyright to the illegally downloaded material (“copyright owner”) identifies your internet connection’s IP address either by (a) using torrent software to connect to your torrent software or (b) getting a list of IP addresses from the website you downloaded from by getting a court order for that website to release it’s IP log files.
The copyright owner files a lawsuit in federal district court.
The copyright owner gets a subpoena ordering your internet service provider (ISP) to provide your name and contact information based the IP logs. The IP logs connect the illegally downloaded material to an IP address, and your ISP can connect that IP address to you because it was assigned to your internet connection at the exact time of the illegal downloads.
The copyright owner sends you a letter threatening legal action unless you pay a settlement amount (usually $2,500 to $4,500).
You either (a) consult with an attorney, (b) ignore the threat and hope it goes away, (c) negotiate a lower settlement amount, or (d) pay the settlement amount demanded by the copyright owner.
If you did not settle the claims, either you get sued or the copyright owner decides it is not worth suing you.
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The following are a few practical tips to consider if you find yourself as a “John Doe” defendant in a lawsuit involving claims that you illegally downloaded a video, movie, or music:
You can generally negotiate the settlement amount. You do not need to accept their first offer.
Owners of copyrighted porn know that people are more likely to pay money to settle porn download lawsuits than other illegal download lawsuits simply to avoid the embarrassment of being listed in a federal lawsuit claiming you downloaded porn. This means downloading porn illegally is statistically more risky than downloading other copyrighted material.
Fighting a subpoena that attempts to reveal your identity is a waste of money because you will reveal your identity by fighting it.
The cost of fighting a case would far exceed the cost of every settlement I have negotiated.
Defenses Against Alleged PiracyThere are a number of legal defenses to consider, including these:
The court where the lawsuit is located may have no jurisdiction over you.
You should not be liable for the copyright infringement of another simply because that person used your internet connection to download illegal material without your knowledge or consent.
In torrent or BitTorrent cases, you cannot be liable for unauthorized copying (copyright infringement) when the copyright holder made the copyrighted material available to you with torrent software.
Downloading without Seeding a TorrentI was recently asked whether it is possible for a copyright owner to sue someone for distributing a movie when all he did was download it with torrent software. The answer is yes. The nature of torrents is that you are sharing parts of the file while you download even though you are not seeding it. Thus, they can sue you for sharing a movie even though you have not seeded it.
Speak With A Piracy Defense Attorney
If you’ve been accused of illegally “pirating” software, music, games or movies, the most important tip of all may be to get help from a copyright lawyer. An experienced internet copyright attorney.
can analyze your particular circumstances, legal options, and legal defenses;
understands copyright infringement law; and
understands the technology and defenses in illegal movie download cases.
I am happy to represent clients in negotiating a settlement. Since these cases are federal copyright claims, the state where the case is brought does not typically matter for purposes of settlement. Typical settlement negotiations involve legal fees of $325 to $650 and a settlement amount is typically $2,000 to $2,500.Companies Behind the Movie Download Cases
A couple companies have gained a reputation for being very aggressive in bringing legal action for illegal movie downloading and copyright infringement: Patrick Collins, Inc. and the US Copyright Group.
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Patrick Collins, Inc.
Patrick Collins, Inc. is a pornography studio in Canoga Park, California. Patrick Collins, Inc. is also known as Elegant Angel Productions. The company was started by pornographic movie director Patrick Collins.
US Copyright Group
The US Copyright Group (UCSG) is operated by the Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver law firm. This firm also operates SaveCinema.org. US Copyright Group has brought copyright infringement suits against people for allegedly illegally downloading movies using torrent software.
Responding to an Attorney’s Cease and Desist Letter
If you have been sent a cease and desist letter or demand letter from an attorney regarding copyright infringement, you should contact an attorney to protect your legal rights. A letter from a lawyer likely means that there is at least some evidence that you violated the law (or someone with access to your internet connection). Failure to respond could result in serious legal consequences to you.
- yuekit0
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