6666 1,310 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Pissing corporations off or just slightly annoying them seems to lead to unjust punishment. I wouldn't even say this is that surprising. The lack of outrage at the sentences proves that. In reality this should just be a fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Jail time is a bit absurd. Imagine sharing a cell with a convicted murderer and he asks what you did, and you just respond with "i illegally streamed football matches" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted March 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Did anyone actually read the story? They didn't get jail for watching illegal streams, they were jailed for selling the rights to them which is asking for trouble. This. They've been selling it to clubs, pubs and private users for over a decade using three fraudulent businesses and earned 5 million pounds doing that. Sentences still seem harsh considering it's not a violent crime but it's not as if they were only watching or putting free streams up online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Did anyone actually read the story? They didn't get jail for watching illegal streams, they were jailed for selling the rights to them which is asking for trouble. Yes. It's still extremely excessive in comparison to other crimes though, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted March 21, 2019 Administrator Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Cannabis said: Did anyone actually read the story? They didn't get jail for watching illegal streams, they were jailed for selling the rights to them which is asking for trouble. Yes. Still think the sentences are excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, nudge said: This. They've been selling it to clubs, pubs and private users for over a decade using three fraudulent businesses and earned 5 million pounds doing that. Sentences still seem harsh considering it's not a violent crime but it's not as if they were only watching or putting free streams up online... Yea and from what I can gather Stan still thinks the sentences were excessive.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted March 21, 2019 Administrator Share Posted March 21, 2019 35 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Yea and from what I can gather Stan still thinks the sentences were excessive.. Correct. They are excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted March 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 21, 2019 8 hours ago, LFCMike said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47650835 These sentences 51-year-old Steven King, of Siddeley Avenue, Coventry, was sentenced to seven years and four months. Paul Rolston, aged 54, of Pembroke Road, Coventry, got six years and four months. 42-year-old Daniel Malone, of Woodway Lane, Coventry, got three years and three months. That really is absolutely disgustingly over the top. Total shambles that you get sentences like that for trying to bypass a greedy system which don't actually hurt anyone yet you can get less for rape or paedophilia. This country needs a long hard look at some of its priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted March 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 21, 2019 Even the fact they've sold the rights it's well over the top. It shouldn't be unpunished by any stretch but the length of those sentences is scandalous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted March 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 21, 2019 https://www.statista.com/statistics/273696/sky-annual-profit/ Yeah ~5 million seems a big loss compared to 1160 million not counting the fact that this is a profit margin so its not even total earnings. Well done Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mel81x said: https://www.statista.com/statistics/273696/sky-annual-profit/ Yeah ~5 million seems a big loss compared to 1160 million not counting the fact that this is a profit margin so its not even total earnings. Well done Sky. Moral of the story: if you’re going to steal, don’t steal from the ultra wealthy or they’ll make sure you get a harsh sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Were they first time offenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted March 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Moral of the story: if you’re going to steal, don’t steal from the ultra wealthy or they’ll make sure you get a harsh sentence Moral of the story for me: If you're going to use technology to steal anything at least know how to cover your tracks or dont bother. I'd also like to take this moment to thank all those lovely people up in Scandinavia who setup anonymous servers to route streaming services and also those lovely Russian bastards who make it possible for me to watch the Winter Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted March 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 21, 2019 I've got Smart iptv off some lads i know who run a FB page with all sorts of stuff. I have every channel imaginable plus on demand content and it's fucking brilliant. One off 80 quid fee and it's been fine for over a year. They also do annual subs... worth checking out if anyone's interested i'll pass you on to their group. Fuck these big companies ripping people off with extortionate prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted March 22, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 22, 2019 Very tempted to just get one of them. Fuck ever paying a TV license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnisExcubitor 678 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 16 hours ago, Mel81x said: Moral of the story for me: If you're going to use technology to steal anything at least know how to cover your tracks or dont bother. I'd also like to take this moment to thank all those lovely people up in Scandinavia who setup anonymous servers to route streaming services and also those lovely Russian bastards who make it possible for me to watch the Winter Olympics. How do you watch EPL, with the new cable rates and structure? I have been screwed. Not a single football channel in my HD setup below 500 rupees. Thinking of buying the EPL pack on Hotstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted March 23, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 23, 2019 18 hours ago, IgnisExcubitor said: How do you watch EPL, with the new cable rates and structure? I have been screwed. Not a single football channel in my HD setup below 500 rupees. Thinking of buying the EPL pack on Hotstar. Yeah its quite expensive. I catch them all on Hotstar now since its just more convenient. I don't really use cable for anything else except the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnisExcubitor 678 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Yep buying Hotstar for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss 800 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I'm guessing this has only increased over the first weekend of PPV being introduced for the EPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: I'm guessing this has only increased over the first weekend of PPV being introduced for the EPL. One can only hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I’d love to know how many have paid £14.95 for the games so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted October 20, 2020 Administrator Share Posted October 20, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,402 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Stan said: I hope that is true but I just can't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,378 Posted October 20, 2020 Administrator Share Posted October 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, The Palace Fan said: I hope that is true but I just can't see it. It's not It's probably 0 because it is West Brom and Burnley after all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Stan said: That's 74 people more than I'd have thought tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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