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I think the answer you're going to get is a foregone conclusion. This is like asking people if they'd like a free lunch... of course. If you plan to build a bus
by bradleyland 15y ago
I think the answer you're going to get is a foregone conclusion. This is like asking people if they'd like a free lunch... of course. If you plan to build a business on this model, you should consider that you'll likely be violating the Terms of Service for these services and, at a minimum, be blocked. In a worse case scenario, because you're profiting from the act, you'll be hauled in to court for damages. If you do manage to build a customer base, there's a good chance that this could be used to show that the owners of these services were "damaged" as a result of your actions once they shut you down. They'll argue that consumers were misled to believe that they were paying you for access to these services as an act endorsed by the service owners, and that the customer developed a negative view of these companies once their service was shut off.
Sorry to be so negative toward your idea, but this is a pretty scabby business model. Like it or not, the license holders of this media control its method of distribution.
- billpatrianakos 15y agoAgreed. I'm sure people would pay for the convenience factor and there's be a boatload of money to be had considering the cost of a VPS account even if you charge something like $5 a month. The catch is that you'd have to run it underground. You'd be in a class with sites like PirateBay. Once word got out the powers that be would make it their mission to take you down and for all you're worth. Good idea though. Keep thinking and maybe you'll come up with an idea that more on the up and up.