The Government of Great Britain is considering a move to a less amicable internet experience. Users who violate the DMCA a.k. a. piracy, will be subject to losing their internet access permanently. It will work as follows:
Strike One is an email notice stating to cease the activity.
Strike Two is a suspension of your service for a period of time if not ceased.
Strike Three is a ban from access of your ISP.
But wait, there's more. There would be penalties for the ISPs for not policing and enforcing these rules. How about that? Now, I most assuredly do not oondone piracy in any form. However, why would we leave it up to providers of internet service to be responsible for monitoring the data packets and ensuring compliance?
You know what? They're right. I think we should also make the Telephone companies cut off service to those persons who plan or execute criminal activities using a telephone. Oh, and let's not forget they should lose their license to do business if they don't. Or better yet, Auto Makers must inspect every driver of their vehicles to make sure they are not criminals or they cannot keep the cars. And how about those lazy Department of Transportation people for not shutting down road access to those pesky speeders*.
I am so very proud I work for AT&T. A leader, a pioneer in taking the lead in the U.S. to be the first to filter and monitor internet content at the network level. That last statment is seething with sarcasm. The beginning of the end? I think this will cause more problems than it could possibly solve. The more data there is, the less effective the filtering becomes. Not to mention the possible legal issues they will be opening themselves up to. Stay tuned for more of "As the Stomach Turns"
*Paraphrasing the Buzz Out Loud Crew
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