ACS:Law copyright file sharing claims, Gallant Macmillan - and probably some others along the way...

[BARFLY]

no, O2 owns be-unlimited. that's why the O2

[BARFLY]

you might want to delete your name, certain companies are known to watch these forums and piece together snippets of information to identify posters

[BARFLY]

i don't believe ACS care about the tribunal. from all accounts, this could take another year to materialise. DL ceased the demands when their tribunal was announced, but acs seem to be grasping at straws sending demands to people that hitherto would not have received them. they know there will be no more NPOs now that they have the tribunal hanging over their heads and so they are squeezing every last penny out of what they already have. had i paid ACS on the understanding that i would never hear from them again i would be worried that another letter would soon appear on the doorstep asking for a liitle bit more money, that there were multiple infringements, not just the one originally stated.. etc. it would surprise me if ACS even went to tribunal. i think we'll see every dirty trick there is to make hay while the sun shines and then they will dissolve.

[concerneduser]

I wonder if this ruling in the Swiss Court (very good news btw) now nullifies all threats made by ACS law. Reading intently nearly every page of this thread, makes me also wonder how long it will take before this company does fold. The youtube clip from the One Show must put some concerns at rest when the expert stated that the only way they can get you is if you either 1) admit it, or 2) have your Hard Drive checked at a cost to them of possibly hundreds of pounds. According to my understanding, no-one's Hard Drive can be checked in a civil matter, which this is. Please correct me if I'm wrong and put a few more minds at rest!

[kilotango22]

was it be -unlimited at the time of the alleged infringement? pretty sure be unlimited are, or were, part of BT?

 

They got my ISP wrong as well on their supposed evidence. I have only ever been with 2 ISP's and never with the one they claim have identified me.

 

As to the Be Un Limited - o2 question. Both of these companies have different terms and conditions and tarrifs, even if they are owned by the same company you're ISP is the one you are under contract too, the company you pay your money too. I think Woolworths and I'm sure it was B&Q were owned by the same parent company, however if you bought something from B&Q and it broke and you took it back to Woolworths they would tell you its nothing to do with them. Same applies here if you are an o2 customer you are not a Be Un Limited customer. I wouldn't tell him though.

[ibanez666]

Just recieved my 2nd letter from GM, they have got my IP address wrong, and they say I have been using Bit Torrent to download that MOS rubbish. Already sent that template letter back in June. now they say that they will not accept template letters....Any suggestions for action would be much appreciated because this is really starting to worry me now.

[Shaggy123]

Any suggestions for action would be much appreciated because this is really starting to worry me now.

 

I'd suggest reading whats been posted many times on this thread about what to do after a 2nd letter.

 

TBH i'm fed up of repeating the same thing to people who wont do a bit of work themselves and read the thread.

[wittzend]

I'd suggest reading whats been posted many times on this thread about what to do after a 2nd letter.

 

TBH i'm fed up of repeating the same thing to people who wont do a bit of work themselves and read the thread.

 

 

well said. the imformation is all there and on the web,you have to a bit of research your self:|

[baffledbygm]

I know it's annoying when people ask for the same advice already given, but its useful to know how many people are getting replies and how long its taking so you know what to expect. Nearly 4 weeks since my LOD to gm and no letter of reply yet!

[cashins]

I'd suggest reading whats been posted many times on this thread about what to do after a 2nd letter.

 

TBH i'm fed up of repeating the same thing to people who wont do a bit of work themselves and read the thread.

 

Yeah, well this thread is constantly re-inventing the wheel.

 

Short answer is: Even after the 1st LOD - it's up to them to put up or shut up.

 

Being ACS, they won't shut up for a bit but they won't put up either so forget them.

 

David

[wittzend]

Just recieved my 2nd letter from GM, they have got my IP address wrong, and they say I have been using Bit Torrent to download that MOS rubbish. Already sent that template letter back in June. now they say that they will not accept template letters....Any suggestions for action would be much appreciated because this is really starting to worry me now.

 

 

http://torrentfreak.com/static/The-Speculative-Invoicing-Handbook.pdf

 

 

Its all in here

[wittzend]

Yeah, well this thread is constantly re-inventing the wheel.

 

Short answer is: Even after the 1st LOD - it's up to them to put up or shut up.

 

Being ACS, they won't shut up for a bit but they won't put up either so forget them.

 

David

 

Its not re-inventing the wheel. Its just reapeating itself. I've found this site invaluable for help,but you've also got to be able to help yourself and not just expect someone else to give you the answers.All the imformation is out there if you look.

[8of9]

Are you ....

 

Banned in Switzerland ? http://www.cnbc.com/id/39059094

Banned in Gerrmany ? http://torrentfreak.com/german-court-decision-hands-big-win-to-file-sharers-080320/

Banned in Italy ? http://torrentfreak.com/anti-piracy-company-spied-on-thousands-of-p2p-users-080317/

 

Are you having problems finding work and you feel that the whole world is against you?

Are you having difficulty in your crusade to eliminate illegal downloading? Do you feel that you have been unfairly treated by some countries?

Then come to the UK where you can take advantage of the NPO.

You can use your illegally obtained data to open doors that you never knew existed. No questions asked, as long as you "play the game".

Even if your own country has outlawed your activities we will find a way for you to "legally" rob our citizens.

 

Come to the UK. We are here to please.

Edited September 11, 2010 by 8of9

[ccsnet]

I'm happy today.... got my offical letter saying my case and AC has been refered to the SRA tribunal.... hopefully many others will get theres too over the next few days..... the only down side is I dont think the SRA can fine or get criminal charges against AC.....

 

Heres a link to a news item on it... sorry if its been posted before - http://acsbore.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/acs_sd/

 

To those just starting down the road - if your inocent you have nothing to worry about.

 

Terran

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zJq_I6ejh1eODU88Ag8z9g?feat=directlink

Edited September 11, 2010 by ccsnet

[WhatToDo1]

I've read through a good part of the thread and found it interesting...

 

I got a letter of ACS:Law on friday, and i must say it scared me to death (calmed slightly since i read this forum though), it accused me of downloaded "101 housework songs" on the 30/03/09 which i have never even heard of...i looked it up on amazon to see what it was...not my sort of music, i mean i'm into punk and rock.

 

I have read though but i'm not sure what to do still...do I write back with my letter denial? I've wrote to Which? for advice (no response yet), and as soon as i got it I rung o2 (not much help there), and i also rung trading standards. Still a bit nervous about all this even though I know i'm not guility. Doesn't help when i know this could effect my career (I work in IT). Sorry I'm probably worrying about nothing...

[IrishRugbyFan]

Well had my letter from the SRA this morning - bit of a caveat on it - "don't worry if you don't hear from us for a few months". Hopefully this means it will not be a quick hearing and brush it under the counter.

Personally I hope Which? and the One Show are watching for events and will follow up on the story.

[IrishRugbyFan]

When does a template letter stop being a template letter? It has to contain certain key phrases, so if you just include those, linked together by a few self-composed words unique to your case, how can it be a template?

[zero_flight]

You also need to report them to the SRA, as ACS:Law are heading towards a disciplinary hearing for their conduct. This could possibly be one last attempt to get money out of innocent people, before things start to fall around them. Well with a bit of luck, this will be the case.

[zero_flight]

Forgot to quote, but my previous post was meant as a response to WHATTODO1 post.

[nickyorm]

hi i am a new member to this thread. i recieved a letter yesterday from ACS Law accusing me of sharing a pornographic film in january of this year. I have to admit my inital reaction was shock and fear and the thought that i have to pay this even if i didnt do it because its such an embaressing thing to be accused of. By the time my husband returned home from work i was a total wreck to say the least. He is a little more calm headed than i, and after some research discovered that we are not alone, not by a long shot. This thread has been a valuble resource for reasurance for me and i thank everyone for posted articles and information which i have read and been able to breath a sigh of relief.

We have had so many problem with our computer been hacked this year its not true and i still recieve emails to this day asking me to follow a link and confirm my password, blah blah blah. Passwords have been changed and even my bank details were obtained. The question is how can i prove it wasn't me. The answer is you can't. 8i have just got off the phone from the SRA who were polite and very helpful. i completed their questionaire and gave my details and i urge anyone who hasnt done this to do it because the more people complain the more action will be taken.

I'm going to write my letter of denile this evening with the help of my husband and hopefully by the time they recieve it justice will be done for the little people.

thank you for you advice

[h17]

Hi,

I'm another new member to the forum, which I stumbled on yesterday while trying to research this issue. Having spend most of my day yesterday reading through most of the pages, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has posted, I really got in a panic when the letter was recieved.

 

My letter however has come from Galland Macmillan, which explains that I have apparantly downloaded some Ministry of Sound album...blah blah blah. I've even been given the option as to whether id like to pay the money online on a purpose built website too!

 

I'm going to be spending most of today writing out a LOD, I would have never have thought about this if it hadn't been for all the information I got from this forum and various links, what a lovely way to spend a day off.

 

I'm just hoping there's no more trouble after this letter, I was quite frightened when I opened and read its contents.

[nickyorm]

its really scarely, ive never been in trouble with law in my whole life and i suppose this is what they are feeding on, the fear that you wont want to suly your good name. Its hard not to loose sleep over this it really is but im going to do my best to put it to the back of my mind and hopefully we will see justice.

By the way H17 if you havent contacted the SRA please do, they are really helpful and the questionaire only take minutes.

[spamheed]

It looks like another door is opening on this

 

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/09/13/ip_address_trace_ruling/

[h17]

Don't worry 'nickyorm' I will be getting in contact with the SRA as soon as this letter is done.

 

Just wondering if anyone has actually signed the letter? And have they put down reasons as to why the actions that they have been accused of can't be true?

[nickyorm]

i have used a template. aparently Mr crossley does not accept templates, only by changing it to my own personal circumstances and signing it it is a legally binding document in the eyes of the law. i dont want to give any person information away that i dont have to and i certainly dont want to get into a debate with this weasle so he will continue to recieve templates because i do not have the expertise to write a fancy pants soliciters letter like him.

At the end of the day if you not knowingly downloading, uploading or consenting to anyone else doing it then u are not breaking any infridgement laws. Still its been in the fore front of my mindfor the last 24 hrs, my husbands attitude is much more laid back and he says. We didn't do it therefore how the hell can they prove it. I know what he is saying is true but still its difficult isnt it. I'm a member of my childs PTA and certainly don't want to be acussed of downloading seedy pornography.

I hope that they strike this man off, he deserved a far harsher punishment as far as im concerned.