one thing , hotfile is getting more populer day by day every where we see most of the links are on hf , i must say hf is in 1nd number after rapidshare , why katz not decided to fuck rapidshare and make hf on 1st ?
Fuck rapidshare! Let's move to Hotfile, Katz must remove their rule for Rapidshare links as primary.
Don't think this will happen.
Recieved this email today
We've noticed that your recent submissions to Katz Downloads include only Hotfile download links. Please note that for a high-rated web site such as yours, RapidShare download links are mandatory. Your are welcome to include download links of as many other file hosts as you like, but RapidShare must also be included as the primary.
We understand that you may be frustrated with RapidShare's recent decision to discontinue its reward program, however, note that it has also said that it is only
temporary and that a new rewards program will be available in the future.
You are welcome to continue submitting Hotfile and other download links, however, RapidShare download links must also be included.Not doing so will negatively affect your web site's rating at Katz Downloads.
Thank you and have a nice day,
--
Katz Network
Hello,
Thank you for your e-mail.
You are allowed to create a new account and use it for yourself or give it as
a gift to another person.
We apologize for any inconvenience. As stated in the news message from the
18th of June 2010, the reward programme as we know it will
be discontinued.
If you have collected enough Premium or Free RapidPoints we recommend that you
use the available features to either extend your account,
create a new premium account or to convert them into additional download
volume.
Please note that after the 6th July you will no longer be able to use your
Rapidpoints.
Unfortunately the upper limit for account extensions of 6 months can not be
lifted.
Due to a system change in the coming days you may be able to exchange
additional RapidPoints in the near future.
We will inform our customers though our news page or via the email address
registered in your account.
As it also states in the news message, we will publish additional to an
alternative reward program once it has been developed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Denny
RapidShare Support
Its fair to say this news has been a long time in coming. Copyright groups/holders know they can't beat Rapidshare purely on the basis that they inadvertently (yeah right) store copyrighted content on their servers, because they are protected by such things as the DMCA, and of course really expensive lawyers.Court: RapidShare AG not liable for user uploads
File hosting company wins appeals procedure (Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf)
May 03, 2010 <--- first court case
RapidShare wins important copyright victory in the United States
May 20, 2010 <--- second court case in quick succession
Premium accounts will continue to exist after the subscription period has expired
May 25, 2010 <--- rapidshare preparing to discontinue the points system. you thought this was merely a kind gesture?
Reward programme: RapidPoints and RapidDonations to be discontinued
June 18, 2010 <--- now who could have possibly seen this coming? 8-)