London – The British government says people who illegally download music and films could have their Internet connections cut off.
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Treasury Minister Stephen Timms says the move would allow “swifter and more flexible measures” to clamp down on piracy.
The plans announced Tuesday include blocking access to download sites and temporarily suspending users’ internet accounts.
The announcement drew criticism from some groups, but those representing the music industry were pleased.
The Open Rights Group — which aims to raise awareness of digital rights — said any suspension would “restrict people’s fundamental right to freedom of expression.”
But the British Phonographic Industry called it helpful in the fight against piracy.
So they will go to a freind or library or open account on somone elses name or will do on some infants name three or hundred times.
This is meant to make their life difficult (and your suggestion would get them quite a few enemies) not as some foolproof “impossible to get internet access” scheme. Most people downloading stuff are pretty hooked on the internet and would be greatly frustrated by even temporary lack of access.