I don't know if you guys noticed this or not, but
recently Google has started FILTERING requests for information that may
violate the DMCA. This just started recently, but test it
yourself. Go to Google.com and try searching for "kazaa lite k++", which
is the enhanced version of the popular P2P client. If you notice, the
website will not show up in the lists. In fact, it seems that the site
that offered this client is now no longer online. What's REALLY SAD is
that Google admits to the filtering at the bottom of the page and gives an
explanation, along with some documentation. Here's what it
says:
If you click on the second link, you can read the
complaint from Sharman Networks against Google.
This is a sad day for us all. It seems that
Sharman Networks weren't happy enough with the profits they made on
advertising - a business that is run solely on the attraction that
customers can download digital content, which they may or may not own
legally. Now, why would they want to block this program so badly?
My guess...K++'s anonymous enhancements make it much too difficult to track
down piracy and since users would benefit from this, it is a danger to
their business. Also, they are probably making even more money on the
side by selling information about who is massively sharing MP3/VIDEO to the
RIAA and MPAA. BUT IRONICALLY THEY ARE USING THE F**KING DMCA TO HAVE
GOOGLE FILTER SEARCHES!!! If anything, the DMCA should be used against
THEM for making it easy for people to download illegal content. "Hey you
don't have the right to steal what I am currently stealing!!!" Reminds
me of Microsoft stealing from Apple. This is the most improper use of
the DMCA I have ever seen. What do you guys all think of
this?
Kris Hermansen
CEO - H&T Technology
Solutions
PS - Since Google won't allow you to find the new
K++ homepage, here it is:
