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CRIA allegedly shuts down Demonoid

25 September 2007 19:50 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 77 comments

Demonoid, the very popular torrent tracker, has allegedly been taken down by CRIA (Canadian Recording Industry Association) as users have noticed that both the tracker and the website have been down for at least the last 24 hours.

Although Demonoid and CRIA have yet to deny or confirm the reports it is definitely a possibility that Demonoid's new Canadian ISP shut the site down after being pressured by CRIA. Recently, the ISP said it would pull the plug on Demonoid if it received complaints.

This would be the second time in recent memory that Demonoid has had major downtime, the last time being when it was still based in the Netherlands. The Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN asked the web host Leaseweb to take Demonoid down and hand over the admin's personal information but Demonoid relocated to Canada before anything could come of it.

It seems likely now that Demonoid will have to relocate again, or stay offline and be another huge blow to the BitTorrent community.

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Creddly (Member) 30 September 2007 15:24
LONG LIVE DEMONOID !!! [ + quote]
lavet (Junior Member) 30 September 2007 15:46
*Originally posted by Creddly:* I agree, it feels as though something is missing from my life. I hope they're back up soon. I might even take up a religion and start praying for it to come back. *Quote:* I miss it also, you were able to go on the forums and get help within the hour and at least you can see sometimes the picture of the file you are downloading. But I am Canadian and probably won't be able to get back in Demonoid again. [ + quote]
Creddly (Member) 30 September 2007 16:31
Don't be silly Lavet, the CRIA rumours were false. You'll be back on there, getting what you want my friend! [ + quote]
lavet (Junior Member) 30 September 2007 17:01
*Originally posted by Creddly:* Don't be silly Lavet, the CRIA rumours were false. You'll be back on there, getting what you want my friend! *Quote:* Well I just checked and it says " the latest changes to the sites is giving them problems and they will be back soon. How do you know exactly that they will let the Canadians back in? It would be nice if it does happen soon!!! [ + quote]
lavet (Junior Member) 30 September 2007 17:06
*Originally posted by D40:* It's no big deal. At worst, even if the authorities managed to shut down all P2P, the people would just revert to the way we did it in the old days. We would form a share group of about fifty people. Then we would all pitch in to buy one copy of what ever movie or software everyone wanted. Then we would make copies for everyone that contributed. On top of that, everyone that got a copy would then make copies for their friends, usually for free. They will never get it through their thick heads that there is no practical way to stop people from sharing. LOL!!! If they were smart and really wanted to stop P2P they would reduce their outrageous prices to the point where people would not go to the trouble of downloading anything. *Quote:* This is true if they would drop the prices of movies and CD's they would probably have less sharing and more buying. I wanted to buy my daughter the new Hannah Montana CD and it was $25 plus tax why pay that much and some day it will come down or on sale. I am not paying that much for a CD that will probably be listened to a few time and tossed in the old music corner in her room.These company's are nothing but greedy cry babies. [ + quote]
Creddly (Member) 1 October 2007 1:07
Lavet, I'm getting that message mate and I'm in the UK. We'll all be back on our beloved Demonoid in no time. LONG LIVE DEMONOID! [ + quote]
falcon209 (Member) 4 October 2007 5:04
Demonoid is apparently back up, but unfortunately for us Canadians it is not. Canadian IP's are being blocked: *Quote:* We received a letter from a lawyer represeting the CRIA, they were threatening with legal action and We need to start blocking Canadian traffic because of this. If you reside in Canada, that is the reason you are being redirected to this message. Thanks for your understanding, and sorry for any inconvenience. That's what the website posts when I surf there. [ + quote]
Creddly (Member) 4 October 2007 6:07
I'm sure there's like an IP scrambler that will unblock it for you mate. I'm sure I've heard of stuff that can get around it. Search around. Always remember mate, Pirates and Hackers are always one step ahead of filthy little officials. [ + quote]
lavet (Junior Member) 4 October 2007 6:26
*Originally posted by Creddly:* I'm sure there's like an IP scrambler that will unblock it for you mate. I'm sure I've heard of stuff that can get around it. Search around. Always remember mate, Pirates and Hackers are always one step ahead of filthy little officials. *Quote:* Know of a good one? I got into Demonoid now but I would like to get into the forums. [ + quote]
Creddly (Member) 4 October 2007 10:17
I don't know any mate, and I'm not one of these experts at hacking and computers and stuff. I've always learned from where I've been stuck. Like in your case, if I couldn't get into Demonoid, I'd learn how, and that's where my computer knowledge comes from. I would love to be a demon on computer, but I'm probably too dull lol. [ + quote]
murdas (Inactive) 6 October 2007 8:26
Wow,im a chat board user for all my music, sofware...etc. I am just getting into torrents and heard of this wonderful online place called DEMONOID ! I would be so greatful if someone who is registered would be willing to give me an invite to join demonoid. I have music games, just about anything you could imagine in my possesion that if you needed something I would be willing to drop in your lap...see, a favor for a favor . lol Let me know if your willing to help me with my request . Thanks, Murdas [ + quote]
creaky (Moderator) 6 October 2007 8:39
NO Invite trading here.. gif created by phantom69, he's a good lad Forum Rules - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487 'Verbatim Taiyo Yuden', Verbatim DataLifePlus, vanilla Taiyo Yuden & RICOHJPNR03 are the ONLY media allowed near my Burners/standalone players. [ + quote]
WierdName (Senior Member) 6 October 2007 12:16
*Originally posted by creaky:* NO Invite trading here.. It's right in the rules... that people are supposed to read before clicking "agree." Anyways, to anyone who REALLY wants to get in, just put the registration page, home page, whatever in your start page list if you have a browser with tab browsing. If you don't have a browser with tab browsing, GET ONE. At any one time I can easily have 20 pages open with only one browser but I digress. Eventually you will one day look at the page that says "registration open." EDIT- http://www.afterdawn.com/software/network_software/web_browsers/ [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 7 October 2007 15:38
r0cket (Newbie) 7 October 2007 14:56
Being a Canadian user, I was very disappointed to find that this site is no longer available to us in Canada. It was very reliable, the community was great, and the quality of the torrents was unmatched in my opinion. I've been having to search for new avenues of getting my media fix now and am not as satisfied. [ + quote]
eric2728 (Newbie) 7 October 2007 21:40
coughCoughProxy servercoughCough orcoughjapcough [ + quote]
r0cket (Newbie) 9 October 2007 9:57
LOL, yeah so I hear but that's all foreign to me. I know nothing about setting that up or how about going to use it. [ + quote]
mjfouline (Inactive) 9 October 2007 10:07
AH torrents suck anyway just use newshroups or dare i say. Forumw.org OMG a better thing then torrents xbox live name: iTz The iCON PSP's Life 1.5->1.52->2.0->1.5->2.0->2.5->2.6->SOLD->NEW ONE->3.4->3.5->1.5->3.52M33-4->3.71M33->pandora battery->brick->Hard modded Pandora battery->1.5->3.71M33-2 1.5 with pandora battery extened menu with booster multi bootloader. never again will i go without a workin psp [ + quote]
morguex (Inactive) 9 October 2007 11:39
twice in here I have seen "No invite trading" Maybe i'm confused, but giving someone an invite code for free, dosen't seem like trading to me, and if i did give someone an invite code it would be done in a PM. [ + quote]
creaky (Moderator) 9 October 2007 11:46
*Originally posted by morguex:* twice in here I have seen "No invite trading" Maybe i'm confused, but giving someone an invite code for free, dosen't seem like trading to me, and if i did give someone an invite code it would be done in a PM. we mods can't see what goes on in PM's, however we are concerned with Invite Trading on the public forums snippet from the Forum Rules - Invites to private sites Requesting for or offering invites to private sites (such as private torrent trackers or similar private P2P sites) is not allowed. This rule has been requested by several private site administrators, and we honor their request. (Penalty: 2 day ban) also see here - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/473658 http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/498018 [ + quote]
morguex (Inactive) 9 October 2007 11:51
OK, fair enough. [ + quote]
WierdName (Senior Member) 9 October 2007 14:17
whispers in the backDon't anger the modswhispers fade [ + quote]
austenfan (Newbie) 9 November 2007 22:09
I always wanted to join demonoid. I checked a couple of times everyday and it always said it was closed and i didn't know anyone with a demonoid account. i hope it gets back up. it was the only one that had what i neede [ + quote]
rdmercer1 (Senior Member) 9 November 2007 23:42
this is the latest from the site (The CRIA threatened the company renting the servers to us, and because of this it is not possible to keep the site online. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for your understanding) [ + quote]
alecuba (Newbie) 13 November 2007 21:53
so is it gone for good or what?? [ + quote]
Creddly (Member) 14 November 2007 7:44
Nope. In fact, it's even more obvious this time around that it's not gone, than when the above news statement was made. [ + quote]
lavet (Junior Member) 14 November 2007 15:25
*Originally posted by Creddly:* Nope. In fact, it's even more obvious this time around that it's not gone, than when the above news statement was made. *Quote:* How do you know that? [ + quote]