However, there are clear problems from an enforcement perspective. Pontén says the effect on rightsholders is the same as if people actually download the content and likens the streaming of content to benefiting from other people’s crimes. “As the law stands today, you can not say it is illegal,” admits Henrik Pontén from Swedish anti-piracy group Rättighetsalliansen (Rights Alliance). But just because people can’t see what goes on, does it necessarily follow that the activity is legal? A user downloads video directly from a server and no third parties can see what is going on. With BitTorrent, users are sharing content with others, which is the activity that gets a small minority in trouble with copyright holders. They are simple to use and deliver content immediately, so it’s little wonder they are so popular. Less likely to carry user home videos but extremely likely to link to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, sites like Movie4K (formerly Movie2K) and Primetime.ag (formally LetMeWatchThis) are pulling in millions of visitors every day. Everyone knows how a search box works and recognizing a ‘play’ button is simple, even for those who last used one on a cassette deck.Īs YouTube has grown to become the number one streaming venue online, other sites have been blossoming in the background. Nevertheless, that learning curve will always be a step too far for some and that’s why sites like YouTube have become so popular. For those who are prepared to invest in an hour-long learning curve, obtaining content via BitTorrent often becomes the number one choice online.
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