P2P

File sharing is the practice of distributing/granting access to digital media, which can take many different forms. P2P file sharing is short for peer-to-peer, and allows users to share files on directory servers. Dropbox and Google Drive are two common examples of file sharing services. A torrent is the most popular example of P2P file sharing, it redirects users to a location with different remote hosts for a specific file to be downloaded. Given that piracy grants users with access to TV shows, movies, music for free and without the consent of the creator, law enforcement are quick to close down on the problem. But according to "Should Online Scofflaws Be Denied Web Access?", the solution is not very simple. People do not agree with cutting off Internet connections of accused pirates, and these sites can even offer paid services that hide your computer's Internet address, making it difficult for people to pinpoint users. If that wasn't enough, pirates also use legitimate file hosting sites such as RapidShare, and post passwords to access the files on outside message boards, which makes it almost impossible for authorities to keep up with all of the uploads.