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Old 05-08-2012, 08:51 AM  
DamianJ
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Originally Posted by raymor View Post
This is one reason that someone taking action regarding a related matter like unauthorized access via stolen passwords should sue in those few cases not resolved by a confidential settlement. Though 99% of thieves may pay a reasonable settlement that allows them to preserve their privacy, in the other 1% of cases the court wants to see that you're serious.
I don't think a single case regarding IP fishing expeditions for torrents, or now for Steve's "password" campaign has ever gone to court. Certainly didn't in the UK where the scam was originated. And the lawyer involved has now been disbarred and fined. Rightly.
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