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Internet Pirate Bay Commandeers Anti-Pirate Website
Jason Mick (Blog) - October 15, 2007 10:08 AM
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Arghhh...torrent tracker Pirate Bay scores a victory on the internet high seas.

The Pirate Bay, the world's largest torrent tracker has taken up a surprising new residence.  The site, which hosts over 630,000 torrents, moved aboard the domain ifpi.com, which formerly belonged to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

While many may be unfamiliar with the IFPI, its work is familiar to many. The IFPI is the parent organization of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

The IFPI has been a champion of lawsuits against internet pirates, increasing the scope of copyright laws and developing DRM technologies to stop users from copying their songs or media.  Its actions have been mirrored by its lower level affiliates such as the RIAA.

Thus, the Pirate Bay's acquisition of the ihpi.com domain is seen by many as a major coup.  When users go to the site, they are redirected to a Pirate Bay site that bears the text "International Federation of Pirate Interests".  The IFPI is not happy with the move.

The domain WHOIS shows that the domain is indeed officially registered to Brokep, a Pirate Bay administrator and is not a hack.

Brokep was contacted and quoted as saying, "International Federation of Pirate Interests (IFPI) is the new international federation we’re starting in order to get the word of piracy spread.  [The domain] is not a hack. Someone just gave us the domain name. We have no idea how they got it, but it's ours and we're keeping it."

The IFPI attempts to take legal action against the Pirate Bay seem to be floundering.  A leaked email between the IFPI and one of their lawyers revealed that they were requesting information from the Swedish police, who have a long-standing investigation of the Pirate Bay.  The Swedish police, according to preliminary reports, have rejected their request.

The IHPI hosts a broad array of television, music, and software torrents.

The internet piracy battle continues as the IFPI and torrent hosters such as Pirate Bay trade volleys, but for now the Pirate Bay seems to have won a handsome treasure.

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Yar....
By FITCamaro on 10/15/2007 10:37:14 AM , Rating: 5
I'm not one who advocates piracy, but thats funny.




RE: Yar....
By FITCamaro on 10/15/2007 10:38:40 AM , Rating: 5
And you should change the picture to that of the Sea Captain from the Simpsons. :)


RE: Yar....
By Brandon Hill (blog) on 10/15/2007 10:41:56 AM , Rating: 5
At your service ;)


RE: Yar....
By FITCamaro on 10/15/2007 12:21:16 PM , Rating: 2
WOOT!


RE: Yar....
By Homerboy on 10/15/2007 12:42:45 PM , Rating: 4
He's not a pirate though. Just a Captain.


RE: Yar....
By FITCamaro on 10/15/2007 2:45:05 PM , Rating: 1
He's better. He's a Captain Pirate Ninja. The things Fox doesn't want you to know....


RE: Yar....
By Souka on 10/15/2007 4:16:31 PM , Rating: 2
This is like the Tobacco companies running "don't smoke" commericals...

funny


RE: Yar....
By Vertigo101 on 10/15/2007 4:56:18 PM , Rating: 5
As much as I think the Sea Captain is a great candidate (and a good listener), I think something more 'piratey' might be in order....

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6695/piratescov...


RE: Yar....
By FITCamaro on 10/15/2007 5:15:10 PM , Rating: 5
Yar the mast be at full sail.


RE: Yar....
By Tsuwamono on 10/15/2007 10:27:35 PM , Rating: 3
Yar.. my load be lost


RE: Yar....
By Omega215D on 10/15/2007 10:02:54 PM , Rating: 3
RE: Yar....
By OblivionMage on 10/15/2007 6:33:02 PM , Rating: 2
It is scary that you don't seem to reply to things that much, but when someone asks you for something, you manage a minute and 56 second response time. Crazy.


RE: Yar....
By Rugar on 10/15/2007 10:41:04 AM , Rating: 2
Harr.....

It is funny, but you've got to hate it for the IT manager who forgot to renew the domain registration. DOH! Buh bye job!


RE: Yar....
By Mitch101 on 10/15/2007 11:33:57 AM , Rating: 5
YUP. In my development the developer failed to renew the .Com domain and I snagged it and it couldnt be better timing as the developer falsly advertised having amenities they couldnt offer and werent a part of the original submission to the township. He has since been trying to build other developments and they now refer to the site and wont let him build. I offer to take it down but only when the amenities advertised are put in. I also snag domains of other companies he puts in place to try and circumvent being associated with.


RE: Yar....
By DokGonzo on 10/15/2007 12:35:30 PM , Rating: 2
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For Me... Yarrrrrr.


RE: Yar....
By tspinning on 10/15/2007 10:59:06 AM , Rating: 3
This makes me smile, a lot!


RE: Yar....
By BrownJohn on 10/15/2007 11:06:37 AM , Rating: 3
"Someone just gave us the domain name. We have no idea how they got it, but it's ours and we're keeping it."

haha.


RE: Yar....
By Polynikes on 10/15/2007 1:16:52 PM , Rating: 2
Gotta love the Swedes.

Now that's what I call "Sticking it to The Man." :D


Mad respect
By Rage187 on 10/15/2007 11:03:25 AM , Rating: 5
I love how the Swedish Police told them to get bent.




RE: Mad respect
By dflynchimp on 10/15/2007 12:54:20 PM , Rating: 2
word


RE: Mad respect
By NaughtyGeek on 10/15/2007 3:20:20 PM , Rating: 4
I find it ironic that we live in a country that is supposed to be a "beacon of freedom" yet we all know we would never get our police system to back us the way the Swedes have. I'll have to add Sweden to the list of possibilities when Bush declares martial law. lol