Commentary from Pirate Bay users

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Jun. 30, 2009

#77. srvrsyde - Today 11:25

I am so pissed that I must write a speech. Are you able to buy anything today? What happened to the little man's rights and everything nice talk? Should it be that if you are rich enough, they can buy anything, incl. democratic freedoms and rights? It is really convenient for giant companies to only be able to buy up everything they do not like. Perhaps it is something Iran should think about, buy demonstrators silence, then the jaw and stop making demands for rights. It is for the hell of integrity, you have a responsibility, with the position you have ended up in. What had happened on the ML King had thanked for money and placed shut up about the black rights? What would have happened if John Carlos and Tommie Smith had thought of their careers in the Olympics in Mexico? What would have happened if those who fought for women's right to vote and to work with what they wish had been purchased? You might think that I exaggerate and give you the great significance when I compare with them. May be the case maybe, we know that no change in the future but what you have in common is that you are role models for millions of people who fight for things that really should be obvious but those who have power and influence are trying to deny us. Should it be so in our society that those who have money can buy not only scientists, lobbyists, advertising campaigns, PR consultants, make major contributions to political parties (such as the Moderates) but now also simply buy up all those who defy them ? "As we see the need TPB live on and this is a very good approach so happens," said Peter Sunde, yes, but bring in new people in leadership if you are tired, change the structure of the organization if necessary, invest in new omdården if there is the problem. Everything can be solved. But selling your fucking not to the people who do not want to be TPB TPB, but a means to earn more money primarily and completely care free culture. No, you should really

#270. Eambo

I have to say I'm saddened by this news. I have been following the news of TPB over the last few months, and you guys have stood up and fought for not only what you believe in - but what everyone one of us on this site believes in.

Now it seems you've done all that fighting for naught. Selling TPB on to some corporation who will probably use all our details to either sell out to the RIAA, or will use the site to try and make money. I can see this site being changed within a week.

You say that nothing has been going on the last few years and that you need to 'evolve'. Why change that which doesn't need to be? This site has gone on, and is still going on, stronger than ever. You're a household name these days - all these court cases against you have only made your case known more around the world. And I would understand if you said "We're selling out to try to not go to jail" Hell, I don't think anyone could fault you for that - everyone enjoys their freedom.

However it sounds to me like you're selling out either for a small amount of money, or for the sake of it. If you need money, I'm pretty sure the people of TPB would be happy to donate to keep you guys free and well. As long as you continued to fight for what we all believe in, it wouldn't bug me.

It's a shame to see TPB go down this road. I've always valued this site. To be honest it's search sucks at times, there's a hell of a lot of leechers on it, and a lot of other things that make this not the perfect site. However I continued to support for what you believed in, and for the stand you were taking against these corporations who bleed us normal people dry.

I hope you will reconsider, or somehow 'explain' how this is meant to benefit the cause. However from the sounds of it you've made up your mind.

Thanks for the years of dedication to the cause. To everyone else: Don't stop believing. TPB was a major symbol in this fight, however there are millions of us around the world who can continue to make a stand.












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