Recently the United Kingdom has began blocking ISP's in an attempt to reduce internet piracy. In other efforts, they first asked these websites to stop infringing copyrights. When the websites refused to do so, there was no other choice but to let the court decide. After reviewing the evidence the court decided these websites should be blocked. According to BPI, they believe that blocking websites is a more efficient way to stop internet piracy rather than trying to target an individual person.
I personally believe that blocking websites is a very good way to combat copyright infringement. Although, I do realize that with this way that nobody will be charged with a crime or brought to justice for the copyright infringement. I think that blocking websites is a great way to help put a stop to infringement but there also needs to be other ways to do so. I still believe that going after the individuals responsible is another great way to stop copyright infringement.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/uk-isps-block-21-websites-in-new-bid-to-combat-online-piracy-8912890.html
I believe that blocking websites can be a way of setting standards of protection for a nation. However, i also feel that doing this is only temporary while trying to implement ways to being able to avoid these situations in the future. Blocking will only be successful for a short time, until new and creative ways find means around be blocked be a nation.
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