The DMCA is protection for an operator because instead of the first step being “get sued,” you get a letter and if you comply, you are protected.
If you ignore them, it’s basically as if the DMCA never existed and they can just sue you. And without the DMCA, you are liable if it’s some random user uploading copyrighted content to your website.
> If you ignore them, it’s basically as if the DMCA never existed and they can just sue you.
Pretty sure jes is in the UK though, and it's not the sort of thing you'd ever be extradited over... so not really sure why the notices matter. I guess some hosting providers are more sympathetic here than others.
Don't be so sure. The English courts agreed to extradite Richard O'Dwyer to America for link sharing. In the end he avoided it by signing a deferred prosecution agreement and paying a fine.
What exactly do you mean by counterexample? Assange has had access to UK courts to attempt to challenge his extradition, but he hasn't been successful. He's nearly exhausted all the possible things to appeal.
US-UK extradition agreements are so lopsided and wide-ranging, you can basically assume that one will be extradited for breaching US law while on Airstrip One.
That infamous treaty has turned the Special Relationship into full-on vassalage.
What are the consequences of ignoring these notices?