Poll results
Should internet piracy be fought with internet blocks?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3020 respondents – 26.06.2023-03.07.2023
Poll information
Should internet piracy be fought with internet blocks? %pro voted in favor of Internet blocks to combat Internet piracy, %con against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3020 users of the PolitPro app during 26.06.2023-03.07.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Protecting intellectual property: Internet piracy violates the rights of authors and creative people. Internet blocking can block illegal websites and platforms that distribute copyrighted material without permission. This helps protect intellectual property and maintain incentives for the production of creative works.
- Curbing illegal access: Internet blocking can make it more difficult to illegally access copyrighted content. This can discourage potential users and encourage them to turn to legal alternatives, such as purchasing movies, music, or software through official distribution channels. Limiting the availability of illegal content can reduce the demand for piracy.
- Supporting the creative industries: combating Internet piracy through blocking can help support the creative industries. Protecting intellectual property and encouraging the legal acquisition of content creates incentives for creators to continue producing high-quality works. This can help strengthen the creative industries and maintain jobs in the sector.
Cons - What's against it?
- Restricting Internet freedom: Internet blocks represent an encroachment on Internet freedom. They can lead to legitimate content being wrongly blocked and restrict freedom of expression and the right to access information. The danger is that censorship measures go beyond the legitimate goal of combating piracy and have a disproportionate impact on general Internet use.
- Circumvention options and technical challenges: Internet blocking can be technically circumvented, for example, by using proxy servers or virtual private networks (VPNs). These workarounds can reduce the effectiveness of blocking and waste resources that could be better spent on other anti-piracy measures.
- Lack of effectiveness: there are doubts about the actual effectiveness of Internet blocking in combating Internet piracy. Those willing to consume illegal content often find alternative ways to access it, even when certain websites or platforms are blocked. Other approaches, such as offering affordable and convenient legal alternatives, could potentially achieve more effective results.