My comments are directed at Barwire ---

If really understood how this whole process worked you would know that the government has to prove no such thing.
Most of what you said is irrelevant.


Here are the facts:

1. You agree not to use your Internet connection for illegal activity including but not limited to acts of copyright infringment i.e. unauthorized distribution / reproduction of copyrighted materials. (Check the TOS and AUP for your ISP.)

2. When it is found that you are doing this, you are notified i.e given an opportunity to make corrections. Perhaps you are sharing stuff by (insert your favorite excuse, rationalization here). The point is after you been notified you must take some action to correct it.

3. If you are found to have continuted your actions and have ignore the warnings for whatever reasons. Further action may be taken against you.



The point is -- there's a chain of events that causes a person to end up in the situation you outlined.

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