Connects Quote by Kim Dotcom
“The U.S. government is saying that my website enabled piracy when the entire Internet is enabling piracy. Every ISP that connects people to the Internet is enabling piracy - Google is, YouTube is, everybody is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public statements, 2012
He argues that piracy is a systemic issue, not isolated to his site, implicating ISPs and platforms.
In simple terms: Piracy is widespread across the Internet.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic piracy, not just one site.
Themes
digital rights
responsibility
internet culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- content sharing
- legal reform
- public policy
- education
- business models
Key Concepts
Copyright law
platform liability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance free access with creators’ rights?
- What responsibilities do ISPs have?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on one site may ignore broader causes.
