'I will not vote for any party supporting disconnection of 'alleged' filesharers'

Pledge “filesharing”

"I will not vote for any party supporting disconnection of 'alleged' filesharers but only if 750 other people will do the same."

— David Harris, Lawful user of filesharing systems (contact)

Deadline to sign up by: 15^th January 2009
17 people have signed up, 733 more needed

Country: United Kingdom

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The government, aided and abetted by the Tories, are proposing to use legislation to force ISPs to disconnect anyone accused of filesharing, on a "3 strikes and you're off" basis.

I say that the use of the Internet is so important to a modern technological life that it is almost a civic right. As such, disconnection should be subject to the need for compelling proof, demonstration that it is a proportionate response and a judicial decision.

Copyright content owners don't find the expense inconvenience and time needed for litigation convenient. They choose to use use their lobbying powers and 'party donations' to seek a change in legislation for their private benefit.

I say that if political parties behave in such a corrupt fashion that UK voters should retaliate with their vote.

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