P2P in Sweden
Most recently, the Swedish government has started to address the Peer to Peer networks. Fortunately for followers of P2P, they can now be “covered” …
In any case the proposed Magnus Braath, a student in architecture 29 years. If you are found guilty of breaching the new anti-piracy law, Magnus Braath pay your fine. Thus, those who do not want to stop the illegal downloading of music, films or video games can “protect” against any “accident” (conditional fine) to “endorsing” the “package” annual totals to 140 unfortunate kronor, or about 15 €. A t-shirt bonus
Any pirate sentenced receive a t-shirt that bears the message “marketing” and insolent: “I was arrested for illegally downloaded. And all that I had this rotten t-shirt.” But beyond the mere provocation, the fact of providing insurance to followers of P2P, is Braath a way to protest against the new law which restricts the sharing of files. “I wanted to convey a message”, insists the new insurer. Last year, the USA had criticized the Swedish government of not being strong enough with the pirates who do not respect copyrights. Sweden has responded with a new law which takes into account the problem of copyright. However, some Swedes believe that this legal arsenal is a threat to the free flow of information. To return to Magnus Braath, there sufficient resources to cover all fines “The fines are very heavy in Sweden,” he answers, “they can climb to 16000 Swedish kronor (about € 1800). But until now, there were very few arrests. My priority is to keep a good supply. ” Let us hope he finds enough subscribers to guard him …
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