US Government Censors 70 Websites

US Government Censors 70 Websites

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The current seizures of domains did not even use the proposed bill which recently passed the US Senate Judiciary Committee. The seizures come from the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, and cover about 70 websites relating to potential copyright infringement and counterfeit goods

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It looks like the Immigration & Customs office now thinks it owns the internet. And judging by how ICANN caved in to them, it looks like they are right. Kiss goodbye to the age of internet freedom not only in the US but around the world since the blocks work world-wide. It will only get worse over time from here, and probably get worse fast

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Here is the picture from the first listed website claimed to be banned:
[atsimg]http://files.abovetopsecret.com/images/member/1ae1b7807357.jpg[/atsimg]

where is a list of theese sites

reply to post by tamenie


Following the link in the website ( see: torrentfreak.com... ), the following websites appear to have been banned:

2009jerseys.com
51607.com
amoyhy.com
b2corder.com
bishoe.com
borntrade.com
borntrade.net
boxedtvseries.com
boxset4less.com
boxsetseries.com
burberryoutletshop.com
cartoon77.com
cheapscarfshop.com
coachoutletfactory.com
dajaz1.com
discountscarvesonsale.com
dvdcollectionsale.com
dvdcollects.com
dvdorderonline.com
dvdprostore.com
dvdscollection.com
dvdsetcollection.com
dvdsetsonline.com
dvdsuperdeal.com
eluxury-outlet.com
getdvdset.com
gofactoryoutlet.com
golfstaring.com
golfwholesale18.com
handbag9.com
handbagcom.com
handbagspop.com
icqshoes.com
ipodnanouk.com
jersey-china.com
jerseyclubhouse.com
jordansbox.com
lifetimereplicas.com
louis-vuitton-outlet-store.com
lv-outlets.com
lv-outlets.net
lv-outletstore.com
massnike.com
merrytimberland.com
mycollects.com
mydreamwatches.com
mygolfwholesale.com
newstylerolex.com
nfljerseysupply.com
nibdvd.com
odvdo.com
oebags.com
onsmash.com
overbestmall.com
rapgodfathers.com
realtimberland.com
rmx4u.com
scarfonlineshop.com
scarfviponsale.com
shawls-store.com
silkscarf-shop.com
silkscarfonsale.com
skyergolf.com
sohob2b.com
sohob2c.com
storeofeast.com
stuff-trade.com
sunglasses-mall.com
sunogolf.com
tbl-sports.com
throwbackguy.com
tiesonsale.com
timberlandlike.com
topabuy.com
torrent-finder.com
usaburberryscarf.com
usaoutlets.net

Originally posted by tamenie
where is a list of theese sites

You can see a list of the sites in the original thread on this topic here.

ATS thread

So, I took a look at the 2009jerseys.com site, which now contains an informational notice from ICE.

"Willful copyright infringement" and "knowingly trafficking in counterfeit goods"

Seems to me to be perfectly credible and reasonable grounds to shut down a business, either brick and mortar or internet.

If it were your copyright being infringed, wouldn't you want justice?

reply to post by WTFover


They do all look like trading sites.

Phew! I was worried they were going to be information sites. But not yet anyway.

All those websites once sold fake clothing. They're the ones you see spammed on message boards and youtube.
They didn't 'censor' them they took the websites down.

reply to post by WTFover


I totally agree WTF, it sounds like this was an action to protect proprietors from being ripped off by those who use the internet to sell their ripoff's of name brand products. I see Nike, Jordan, cd's, movies, and more in that list. I am sure the owners of the real products are not complaining about this.

reply to post by space cadet


I am glad to see that this thread has some sense (so far!)..
the other thread that covered this was all about how the big bad government was abusing their power with homeland security to put these 'business' owners out of business.