Filetrip overhaul: we're getting generous!

[Coto]

there are many questions in one line, let me answer:
1) you can technically upload your whole music collection, though assuming you have a lot of files you should probably wait until we enable a multi-file upload script (around the corner)
2) we won't get in trouble? if we handle it like Megaupload did, we WILL get in trouble. Just like any hosting provider we are forced to treat any copyright violation request from 3rd party/majors/MPAA etc. But as stated in the T&C this is a private upload space.
3) You can share the links with anyone. If you want to keep the files to yourself only, there's an option that will make your file(s) available to your account only, that means no external users will ever be able to see/download your file, even if they happened to guess the URL by miracle.
4) they don't need to register or anything to download or view. And there is no wait time, no captcha, no popups.

The site is solely supported via adverts. If the advertising revenue is sufficient, in the future we will implement a redistribution system, money will be distributed to users who uploaded files with high amount of downloads. But to avoid warez/copyrighted content issues, people who wish to receive money as part of the redistribution system will have to *explicitely* authorize our staff to verify the files manually to see if no illegal content is being shared. Makes sense?

Sounds good. What if DMCA or some other copyright holder complains about illegal content shared even if we're on a private space?

I'd really want to know this, seeing as GBATemp as whole has no replacements ..

 

[Costello]

DMCA complaints will be taken seriously and files will be taken down immediately (as fast as possible) if they are subject to any complaint, as it is the case with any other file hosting site.

 

[shakirmoledina]

well megaupload got taken down after many years. mediafire has very simlar files and others. i think filetrip is safe with copyrighted material for at least 10 yrs right?

true its dangerous but do u get DMCA complaints? like a considerable number

 

[FireEmblemGuy]

I'm already thinking we need a big red warning forbidding users from sharing copyrighted content, similar to what they have to see when they register for the forum.

 

[Deleted-236924]

There's this. :3

 

[Cyan]

For multi-upload, it would be great to allow Drag & Drop (in a specific area or all the upload page), like mediafire.
It's easy to upload a file that way. We can manage/sort it later.


Edit:
I don't know if it's a good idea, or easy to manage, but some website (like mediafire, again) is using deduplication.
It allows the host to keep only one copy of identical files. the host gain spaces, and users can copy someone else's file to his account in a click, as it's only symbolic links.
It's transparent to the user, but may require hash process running on the server side.


Edit2:
Can we create our personal categories/folders?
If we can upload 100GB, I'm sure it will be a lot of mess in our file's center.

sorting files by categories, friends, etc. would be a plus.

 

[Red_Gh0st]

This is great

 

[DigitalDeviant]

Thanks filetrip, this really rocks!

 

[Covarr]

Hmm... Abandonware might not be the best idea, since a lot of it is still technically under copyright in a lot of countries.

Also, I see SimCity 2000 on here. Is this the Win95 version that has issues with the installer and the save/load dialogue on Win7x64 (and possibly other systems)? I found a patch for the save, and am working on a new installer that I may be able to upload with the exe pre-patched.

 

[Rydian]

DMCA complaints will be taken seriously and files will be taken down immediately (as fast as possible) if they are subject to any complaint, as it is the case with any other file hosting site.

Mnhh.... Reading this announcement I had concerns about "abandonware" (as that's a made-up phrase and it's still pirated materials from a legal standpoint), but I guess DMCA compliance is one of the major differences between filesharing ventures that stay, and ones that get shut down.

One important point though, is the attitude displayed towards piracy. Part of the reason Limewire got shut down is because it was proven that the company behind it knew users were uploading illegal materials to the point that they based their company plans on that fact. Don't wanna' be encouraging.

EDIT: Acronym fail fixed.

 

[prowler]

simcity is definitely not abandonware

or fallout

wat.

 

[jalaneme]

sorry i am in disagreement with the facebook login, i don't want friends and family members knowing what i am uploading to the server, kinda intrusive so i will give it a pass (i am against all websites forcing you to login with facebook), i hope this means i won't be able to download old flashcart utility's anymore as that will be disappointing if that's the case, i just want to be able to use the download servers without everyone knowing what i am doing and knowing what my real name is too, i hope costello understands that and considers a alternative, i can hope, but who knows.

 

[DigitalDeviant]

sorry i am in disagreement with the facebook login, i don't want friends and family members knowing what i am uploading to the server, kinda intrusive so i will give it a pass (i am against all websites forcing you to login with facebook), i hope this means i won't be able to download old flashcart utility's anymore as that will be disappointing if that's the case, i just want to be able to use the download servers without everyone knowing what i am doing and knowing what my real name is too, i hope costello understands that and considers a alternative, i can hope, but who knows.

you can also create a filetrip account without facebook.

 

[The Catboy]

sorry i am in disagreement with the facebook login, i don't want friends and family members knowing what i am uploading to the server, kinda intrusive so i will give it a pass (i am against all websites forcing you to login with facebook), i hope this means i won't be able to download old flashcart utility's anymore as that will be disappointing if that's the case, i just want to be able to use the download servers without everyone knowing what i am doing and knowing what my real name is too, i hope costello understands that and considers a alternative, i can hope, but who knows.

The login using facebook is just another way to create an account. You can still create an account the old way as well as download files as a guest

 

[jalaneme]

So basically, I can now upload my whole music collection to this site, and you guys won't get in trouble? I can also share the link with my friends, they don't need to register?

won't there be copywrite issues with uploading music especially mp3s which other people can download themselves?

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[Deleted-236924]

Anyone know if this Another World works with AWDS?

 

[Originality]

100GB free online storage space? Interesting. Just think of all the lolcatz pics I could fill it up with...

 

[notmeanymore]

This is so sexy. Just one little thing, can we get a broader "Android" section? We have sections for all of the manufacturers of Android devices, and a general iOS section, but no general Android section.

 

[Cyan]

I also removed monkey island, it's totally not abandonware.
Lucasart IP are still running and the company is caring about their franchises.

If you find other games which publishers still care, please report the files directly on filetrip.

 

[prowler]

i dont think its about publishers caring, if GBAtemp is going for the whole no copyrighted stuff allowed, 99% of those games shouldn't be there.