Thread: What do you think about AVS systems making $$$ through copyright violation/theft?
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Old 02-04-2005, 04:45 PM  
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Originally Posted by AmeliaG
I'm not an expert in DMCA stuff, but, once made aware that they are billing for infringing material, aren't they legally obligated to respond properly or become legally responsible?

I think if anyone pressed the point through the legal process with the "search engine sponsors" you are talking about, they would be held responsible. I mean, a fence is held responsible if he helps sell goods he has reason to believe are not legit. Seems like there would be something there.

Not that I want more legislation. Would be nice if people would just be a bit more human to one another.
do a google search on AgeCheck and Perfect 10 - AVS's are indeed legally liable for copyright infringements on sites withing their system. AgeCheck settled out of court - judge was going to rule against them.

like free hosts, AVS systems have made millions of dollars off copyright infringement. nice racket AVS is - or was.
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