Darknet Diaries 92: The Pirate Bay
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May 11, 2021 
Peter Sundekolmizopi, co-founder of The Pirate Bay, discusses the site's revolutionary impact on internet freedom and access to information since 2003. He delves into the complexities of copyright law versus digital ownership and shares anecdotes from early users. The conversation highlights The Pirate Bay’s resilience against legal challenges and humorous defiance against corporate takedowns. Sundekolmizopi also reflects on the significance of the platform in shaping media industries and the ongoing battle for digital rights.
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Morality over Legality
- Peter Sunde believes legality is less important than morality.
- He finds restricting information access due to financial constraints immoral.
Accidental Takedown
- The Pirate Bay's first raid wasn't even about them.
- It was due to Putin's displeasure with PRQ hosting the Chechen rebel movement.
Banking Data Center Raid
- Pirate Bay, hosted in a banking data center, was raided despite being considered legally untouchable.
- This bold move highlighted their disregard for traditional rules.