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Canadian Granny isn't a Zombie-Killing Pirate

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    Canadian Granny isn't a Zombie-Killing Pirate

    Not the sort of headline that you see but the Canadians are about as good as the Brits at sorting this tulip out:

    Canadian grandmother accused of pirating zombie game - BBC News


    Last year, thousands of customers of O2 and Sky received letters demanding cash for illegally downloading pornographic films. While Sky stopped short of telling users not to pay, it advised them to "carefully read the letter".

    According to copyright news website TorrentFreak, such schemes rely on fear.

    "The power of the settlement scheme lies in the uncertainty people face. Most recipients are unaware of the notice-and-notice system and fear that a lawsuit is looming. However, thus far not a single lawsuit has followed in these cases," it said.
    The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist

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