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@Claire they were sued for providing works that might be in the public domain in other countries, but not in Germany.

We have a problem with lawyers who just issue cease and desist letters all day and make their money from claiming damages from piracy, it's why torrenting from public trackers is very dangerous in Germany (since you're technically sharing the file with hundreds of people, you're liable for unrealistic amounts of damages)

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