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Copymism: A New Religion for File Sharing
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1:06:35 - 1:15:16 (08:40)

Copymism is a proposed religion that encourages file-sharing as an act of religious communication that would be protected as a religious service, ensuring the privacy and rights of file-sharing enthusiasts, according to this podcast discussion.

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The concept of Copymism allows file sharing to be protected as a religious service, making it difficult to prosecute those who download copyrighted content.
1:06:35 - 1:09:52 (03:17)
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Copymism
Summary

The concept of Copymism allows file sharing to be protected as a religious service, making it difficult to prosecute those who download copyrighted content. Copymists blur the line between religion and technology, with 30,000 members who believe in the freedom to share information without strict copyright laws.

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Copymism: A New Religion for File Sharing
Episode
92: The Pirate Bay
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
The largest ISP in Denmark was ordered by a district court to block access to a copyright-infringing site due to its assistance in customers conducting illegal activities.
1:09:52 - 1:13:22 (03:30)
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Copyright Infringement
Summary

The largest ISP in Denmark was ordered by a district court to block access to a copyright-infringing site due to its assistance in customers conducting illegal activities. DNS servers were noted as the gateway for this type of action and comparisons were drawn to the internet restrictions in China and North Korea.

Chapter
Copymism: A New Religion for File Sharing
Episode
92: The Pirate Bay
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
Pirate Bay had several backup internet connections ready to go in case one was shut down by lawsuits from the media industry, while the industry was threatening to sue ISPs if they continued to provide connectivity to Pirate Bay.
1:13:22 - 1:15:16 (01:53)
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Pirate Bay
Summary

Pirate Bay had several backup internet connections ready to go in case one was shut down by lawsuits from the media industry, while the industry was threatening to sue ISPs if they continued to provide connectivity to Pirate Bay.

Chapter
Copymism: A New Religion for File Sharing
Episode
92: The Pirate Bay
Podcast
Darknet Diaries