Founders of The Pirate Bay Sued for $2.5 Million

[Paul Markham]

There is another way to fight pirates. Not sure if it would work, but it scares the life out of pirates.

Sue the guys doing the uploading. Find them and summons them. Offer to settle out of court or go to court. Then let the uploaders and downloaders know what you're doing. Tell them you will share part of the winnings for the information on who is pirating content. Pirate Bay might need some money soon.

I posted on a file sharers forum that this was the route www.pak-inc.com are going and it scares them. They start by saying we can't find them, then asking if it's good for our image and end up bleating we are being unfair.

The thing that makes pirating a problem is the lack of penalties pirates face. Let them know they might get caught and sued and the problem will decrease. Not easy, but is it possible?

[softball]

Originally Posted by Paul Markham

There is another way to fight pirates. Not sure if it would work, but it scares the life out of pirates.

Sue the guys doing the uploading. Find them and summons them. Offer to settle out of court or go to court. Then let the uploaders and downloaders know what you're doing. Tell them you will share part of the winnings for the information on who is pirating content. Pirate Bay might need some money soon.

I posted on a file sharers forum that this was the route www.pak-inc.com are going and it scares them. They start by saying we can't find them, then asking if it's good for our image and end up bleating we are being unfair.

The thing that makes pirating a problem is the lack of penalties pirates face. Let them know they might get caught and sued and the problem will decrease. Not easy, but is it possible?

Paul Markham.....ding ding board tracker.....I am at the....hopefully...end of a two year civil lawsuit which I will win. However, unless you really love litigation, or you have never done it but it sounds like a good idea, it sucks. Win or lose, it is the most miserable experience I have ever been through....and I will get a settlement of around 75K.....for two fucking years of bullshit. Its easy to say sue the bastard (i tried years ago to buy that url, but it was gone)....but the reality is, that it is sheer misery. And it costs a ton of fucking money on a gamble that doesn't pay a huge roi.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Paul Markham

There is another way to fight pirates. Not sure if it would work, but it scares the life out of pirates.

Sue the guys doing the uploading. Find them and summons them. Offer to settle out of court or go to court. Then let the uploaders and downloaders know what you're doing. Tell them you will share part of the winnings for the information on who is pirating content. Pirate Bay might need some money soon.

I posted on a file sharers forum that this was the route www.pak-inc.com are going and it scares them. They start by saying we can't find them, then asking if it's good for our image and end up bleating we are being unfair.

The thing that makes pirating a problem is the lack of penalties pirates face. Let them know they might get caught and sued and the problem will decrease. Not easy, but is it possible?

Werent you just uploading to Redtube a month ago?

How well did that traffic convert for you?
Or are you still telling affiliates that its their responsibility to convert thier traffic into sales on your site as well?