LimeWire file-sharing site shut down in US

Jeebizz · 10-27-2010, 10:34 AM

"An injunction issued by the US district court in New York has effectively shut down LimeWire, one of the internet's biggest file-sharing sites."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11635320

Amdx2_x64 · 11-01-2010, 11:50 PM

I saw this at their website. I am not sure if this is country wide, world wide or just in my state (Yeah, I live in NYS.)

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This is an official notice that LimeWire is under a court-ordered injunction to stop distributing and supporting its file-sharing software. Downloading or sharing copyrighted content without authorization is illegal.

I can't wait until they start suing Car manufacturers for allowing drunk drivers to drive their cars. Or some that use cars to rob banks, or other illegal activities. It is the fault of those who make cars, not the person using them.

I can't wait until Hershey gets sued because some people like eating a couple dozen candy bars before noon, which causes them to become over weight and other health issues. It is not the persons fault, it is Hershey's fault for making chocolate.

I can't wait.... OK, I will stop. I made my point.

corp769 · 11-01-2010, 11:53 PM

I feel the same exact way man. I think it's just because of the fact that it is the internet, and they don't really have much control over the people who use it, so they are going after the makers of the software.

And by the way, I can't wait to see food companies get sued because people are getting fat. Kind of how you said about eating chocolate..... But I'm talking about companies who don't put "fat free" labels on their products.....

Amdx2_x64 · 11-02-2010, 12:03 AM

Things are just sad in this country right now. That's what happens when Corporations run the show and politicians.

I wonder when the breaking point will happen or what will cause it.

corp769 · 11-02-2010, 01:03 AM

Honestly, I can't wait until it happens. I will laugh, and be happy, because it's what this country needs. Sad but true if you really think about it.... Especially a depression. Not no recession like we are in right now. We need another depression like back in the 20's or whenever that was.

Amdx2_x64 · 11-02-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by corp769

Honestly, I can't wait until it happens. I will laugh, and be happy, because it's what this country needs. Sad but true if you really think about it.... Especially a depression. Not no recession like we are in right now. We need another depression like back in the 20's or whenever that was.

Problem with that is a select few have positioned themselves (their companies) to take advantage of a depression. We Their People.

corp769 · 11-02-2010, 01:22 AM

And that's what f*cking sucks.....

Amdx2_x64 · 11-02-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by corp769

And that's what f*cking sucks.....

Agreed.

dv502 · 11-02-2010, 02:22 AM

Even if the court manage to close Limewire, another company or person will take over. Peer to Peer sharing networks are not going away that easy.

corp769 · 11-02-2010, 02:58 AM

Plus we still have the rest of the networks....