Same old song and dance or will warning notices actually work?

Tell us what you think about the new copyright infringement warning notices!

By ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press

WASHINGTON  (AP) — Internet users who illegally share music, movies or TV online may soon  get warning notices from their service providers that they are violating the  law. Ignore it, and face a potential Internet slow-down for 48 hours.

For  the first time since the unpopular lawsuits of the mid-2000s, the music and  movie industries are going after people suspected of violating copyright laws by  swapping digital files online. But unlike the lawsuits, the latest effort is  aimed at educating the casual infringer and getting them to stop on their own.  There are multiple chances to make amends, and no real, legal consequences if  you don’t stop.

Consumer  advocates say they’ll be watching to ensure the program doesn’t cause headaches  for Internet users.

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