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Post by sixchannel on Jun 19, 2014 10:18:53 GMT
I'm heartbroken!  4Shared have banned my Account forever for daring to load up files that included the name Hank Marvin in the title - "Absolutely Hank Marvin" and "Guitar Man ( Hank Marvin version)" and also "Hello-Lionel Richie cover-The Shadows" They must have some kind of "bot" that trawls (or should that be "trolls") through files looking for infringements. Or maybe its someone in the business complaining to them about loss of revenue from my minor, amateur efforts.? Who knows. Anyway, only Box.net and Soundclick has any of my sound files now - if anyone is interested.  cheers ian |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2014 12:18:13 GMT
Ian,
I stopped using and stopped listening to other people's sound files if they were users of 4Shared right from the moment 4Shared required you to work with a login and username simply even to listen to anything. It's a pain !!
I'll look forward to hearing some of your sound files from now on then !!
Cheers
Ian
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Post by demowest on Jun 19, 2014 13:53:05 GMT
Hi Ian, I have just terminated my account with 4shared for the same reason. Behind the infringement complaints appears to be an entity called IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry).
Just one example of how they work: I uploaded an instrumental to 4shared called "Melissa", a composition from the 60s for a movie also called "Melissa". The copyright for this title has expired. Nevertheless, I got banned from 4shared because IFPI claimed a copyright infringement for a song written by Eric Clapton in the 90s also called "Melissa". In other words, they don't even bother to listen to a recording whether it is the piece of music they claim it to be.
Even worse, once on their black list (although for no good reason), I received complaints in regular intervals, got "banned" and - after counter notice from my end - "unbanned" after a few days. But all my files were gone. Finally I got sick of it and terminated my account with 4shared.
Regards,
Joachim
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Post by sandra on Jun 19, 2014 15:16:02 GMT
I came across this site recently that seems to be quick, easy to use and free, with no need to register if you just want to upload and share MP3s picosong.com/ |
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Post by John Haldane on Jun 19, 2014 17:14:41 GMT
I stopped using a couple of years ago,all got a bit to Big Brother is watching you.
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Post by sixchannel on Jun 19, 2014 18:49:34 GMT
Hi ALl
thanks for the notes.
The problem with 4Shred is that it includes the title in its hyperlink so the roving bots with the USA PRS can find them and then -"Yer Barred"!!
Box is good and, Sandra - the picosong looks great - I'll give that a try.
cheers
ian
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Post by martyn on Jun 19, 2014 19:46:08 GMT
I stopped using 4shared when they suddenly insisted on making me listen to tedious advertisements before they'd play the file. If anyone posts files to that site, I usually try it (they don't always run the ad first) but if an ad starts running I immediately come out of it and don't bother trying again. I'ver been using Box ever since and closed my 4shared account.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2014 9:09:57 GMT
for those who are comfortable tinkering with their windows operating system, you can add a list of known ad servers to your hosts file and redirect them to nothing, there is a ready made hosts file that you can use here winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
it stops most ads from appearing as you browse the net, it's great for youtube loading straight into the video without ads first, works on much more too.
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Post by hemmes1 on Jun 20, 2014 10:04:09 GMT
Dear Ian
It does not matter to me where you put the songs.
If I have the link I listen anyway.
Good luck.
And go on with posting you songs.
I love it.
Greets Tonnie
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Post by colljaw on Jun 20, 2014 21:36:14 GMT
Hi Ian, I had the same problem over a year ago but I managed to download all my files. I now use box!
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Post by philbarker on Jun 21, 2014 10:32:16 GMT
Got an email this morning from 4shared telling me, "This is your FIRST warning of copyright infringement under the three-strike policy. In case you continue violating 4shared Copyright Policy, your account will be banned.". I have therefore banned myself and deleted everything! Have also uploaded to picsong following Sandra's suggestion - it has some limitations but it is very easy to upload to.
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Post by didier on Jun 21, 2014 10:43:03 GMT
I was also banned from 4shared some months ago, and now use Box...
Didier
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Post by sheendigs on Jun 21, 2014 12:16:11 GMT
Please read Picosong TOS..
It says:
Picosong may terminate your access to all or any part of the Website at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately..
And nearly all of those sites say the same thing.
Hum! It seems that there no engagements by them..and no protection whatsoever for you.
Sheendigs
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