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**Kymmy** · 18-01-2012, 20:29

Just went to download XBMC to test out a dlna NAS I've just bought (noontec N5) and that's gone dark for the day as well

**Russ** · 19-01-2012, 05:31

Oh dear....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16623831

Looks like someone shot those chicken before they managed to get home to roost

Hom3r · 19-01-2012, 08:54

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Cobbydaler · 23-01-2012, 18:47

Ooops...

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Chris Dodd, ex–US senator and current CEO of the Motion Picture Ass. of America, may face a White House investigation after he made an extraordinary outburst that appeared to threaten politicians who had the audacity to take the entertainment industry’s money and then abandon SOPA/PIPA online-piracy legislation.

“Those who count on quote ‘Hollywood’ for support need to understand that this industry is watching very carefully who’s going to stand up for them when their job is at stake," Dodd told Fox News. "Don’t ask me to write a check for you when you think your job is at risk and then don’t pay any attention to me when my job is at stake.”

The comments caused a huge stir, and prompted a petition, hosted on the White House's "We the People" opinion-seeking site, that calls for an investigation of the MPAA on bribery charges.

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“This is an open admission of bribery,” the petition reads, "and a threat designed to provoke a specific policy goal. This is a brazen flouting of the 'above the law' status people of Dodd's position and wealth enjoy. We demand justice. Investigate this blatant bribery and indict every person, especially government officials and lawmakers, who is involved.”

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thenry · 23-01-2012, 18:53

'Motion picture ass of amercia'

Fawkes · 23-01-2012, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Cobbydaler

Ooops...

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Maybe if they came up with a bill that actually had a chance of stopping piracy and didn't break the internet in the process they would have more success.

The real "pirates" out there didn't fear SOPA and PIPA. These bills were only a threat to legitimate tech companies and free expression.

Or maybe they can listen to consumers and provide compelling alternatives to piracy. But Hollywood always has needed to be dragged kicking and screaming to the money tree!