I know the policy about piracy here, but I thought it was an interesting article :
BitTorrent usage has bounced back because there's too many streaming services, and too much exclusive content.
More here : https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/d3q45v/bittorrent-usage-increases-netflix-streaming-sites
This quote from Gabe Newell seems even more relevant :
"In general, we think there is a fundamental misconception about piracy. Piracy is almost always a service problem and not a pricing problem."
I feel like every one is trying to get their piece of the pie...
BitTorrent usage has bounced back because there's too many streaming services, and too much exclusive content.
Sandvine's new Global Internet Phenomena report offers some interesting insight into user video habits and the internet, such as the fact that more than 50 percent of internet traffic is now encrypted, video now accounts for 58 percent of all global traffic, and Netflix alone now comprises 15 percent of all internet downstream data consumed.
But there's another interesting tidbit buried in the firm's report: after years of steady decline, BitTorrent usage is once again growing.
According to Sandvine, file-sharing accounts for 3 percent of global downstream and 22 percent of upstream traffic, with 97% of that traffic in turn being BitTorrent. While BitTorrent is often used to distribute ordinary files, it remains the choice du jour for those looking to distribute and trade copyrighted content online, made easier via media PCs running Kodi and select plugins.
Keep in mind that BitTorrent usage numbers are likely higher than Sandvine estimates, given the high number of users that hide their BitTorrent traffic behind proxies and VPNs to not only dodge the prying-eyes of their ISPs, but avoid copyright trolls and industry lawsuits.
More here : https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/d3q45v/bittorrent-usage-increases-netflix-streaming-sites
This quote from Gabe Newell seems even more relevant :
"In general, we think there is a fundamental misconception about piracy. Piracy is almost always a service problem and not a pricing problem."
I feel like every one is trying to get their piece of the pie...