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That already happens:

"AT&T Threatens Persistent Pirates With Account Termination"

https://torrentfreak.com/att-threatens-persistent-pirates-wi...

The question isn't "can this be done?" It is: can this be done, fairly, effectively, reasonably, and with appropriate safeguards?

The fundamental principle of regulation is that it applies methods and actions which can be harmful if misused. The key is to ensure they're not misused. Not to ban the concept of regulation entirely.



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