Film Companies Seek ‘Torrenting History’ Related to Redditor
Film Companies Seek ‘Torrenting History’ Related to Redditor
A recent subpoena request shows that film companies are trying to obtain information on a Redditor's piracy habits.
Again? Jesus, just give up you fucks.
Their salaries depend on not giving up.
The movie companies said they were not planning to go after these people in court
Worlds most prolific story tellers tellin stories;)
They just want to talk!
Wouldn't things like torrenting records and "movie piracy websites" used fall under fifth amendment protections? They're being asked to provide a record of the piracy they've committed.
I thought Reddit was down to just sell data to whoever was willing to pay for it. Where do 5th amendment protections fall under that circumstance?
I can't speak to that, but a lot of the information the article says they are looking for they couldn't find via reddit. They'd have to compel Mr. S personally to get a lot of this stuff:
- All written communications with RCN concerning piracy from Oct. 1, 2017 to the present.
- Payment records to RCN from Oct. 1, 2017 to present.
- All personal computing records pertaining to usage of BitTorrent from Oct. 1, 2017 to the present.
- All social media account usernames used including for Reddit, Twitter and Facebook January 1, 2016 to present.
- All Reddit posts and messages from Jan. 1, 2016 to the present
- Records of all movie piracy websites (including but not limited to YTS, 1337x, RARBG, Torrent Galaxy, The PirateBay) that were used at your Internet service.
…and who the hell keeps personal computing records of anything, let alone when a particular protocol is used? “Mmm-hmm, yes, let me just write this down, February 20, 2024, 14:28 US CST, used BitTorrent to torrent all of the bits.”
The sad part is, a few years ago I gladly paid for the Disney Hulu bundle along with HBO. Now it's all gone to shit and they never even improved the Disney Plus app. My subscription payments are long gone and I'm better off for it.
If I can pay a single reasonable fee and have access to literally everything, I do.
If I could do that without having to go through the effort of finding everything myself, I would absolutely pay for that. I used to stream because it was better. I can’t afford that now though, and not everything is even available.
This is now the 4th time they're trying? Give it up already...
From the article:
The plaintiffs have always maintained that they don’t intend to pursue legal action against the targeted Redditors. Instead, they’re seeking information to support their lawsuits against RCN and other Internet providers.
The motion to compel shows that the movie companies are seeking the following information from Mr. S, who is not necessarily the Redditor:
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All written communications with RCN concerning piracy from Oct. 1, 2017 to the present.
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Payment records to RCN from Oct. 1, 2017 to present.
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All personal computing records pertaining to usage of BitTorrent from Oct. 1, 2017 to the present.
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All social media account usernames used including for Reddit, Twitter and Facebook January 1, 2016 to present.
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All Reddit posts and messages from Jan. 1, 2016 to the present
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Records of all movie piracy websites (including but not limited to YTS, 1337x, RARBG, Torrent Galaxy, The PirateBay) that were used at your Internet service.
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That one redditor is screwed