UK Indies favor three strikes, hope for carrots

The UK-based Association of Independent Music is supporting an initiative that would disconnect repeat infringiers from the Internet, also known as three strikes and you’re out, according to a report from Musicweek.com . The organization, which is made up of UK indie labels, submitted its position as part of the ongoing government consultation about P2P file sharing. Here’s a short quote from the Musicweek article: “We support provision for a range of sanctions which can be invoked proportionately including, with necessary safeguards, the suspension of individual broadband accounts as a last resort against the most persistent offenders.” The consultation has divided the UK’s music industry, with many artists coming out on both sides of the debate.

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UK Indies favor three strikes, hope for carrots

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