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r00fus
on Sept 11, 2012
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"Six strikes" Internet warning system will come to...
Looks like most ISPs are either content companies themselves (Comcast) or have tight relationships with them (AT&T, Verizon).
They all see higher profits in screwing over consumers, apparently
jamesaguilar
on Sept 11, 2012
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Another possibility: content companies said, do this, or we'll try to get the USG to force you to, which will be more expensive for both of us.
Natsu
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As I recall, it was reported that the US Copyright Czar was involved in getting these ISPs together and negotiating this.
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They all see higher profits in screwing over consumers, apparently