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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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BitTorrent to Try a Paywall and Crowdfunding

BitTorrent to Try a Paywall and Crowdfunding | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
The site, whose namesake software is often used for illegal file-sharing, is teaming up with film producers and musicians to charge for downloads.
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BitTorrent to Try a Paywall and Crowdfunding - New York Times

BitTorrent to Try a Paywall and Crowdfunding - New York Times | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

BitTorrent, a purveyor of file-sharing technology that is widely used to gain free access to music and films, has come up with a bold proposition for its tens of millions of daily users: Spend $9.95 to help finance a planned new science fiction series and gain viewing rights to its eight episodes. Or fail to pay up, and the shows will never be made.

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