"Game of Thrones" is the Most Pirated Show of 2012 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 12-26-2012, 04:23 PM

"Game of Thrones" Most Pirated TV-Show of 2012

With 4,280,000 downloads for a single episode, "Game of Thrones" has the honor of becoming the most pirated TV-show of 2012.

Over the years the number of TV-show downloads on BitTorrent has leveled off a bit, but this year we saw a small increase again.

The majority of TV-show piracy, more than 80 percent, occurs outside the US and lacking availability is the top reason why people turn to BitTorrent.

For chart leader "Game of Thrones" this is no different. Airing delays and HBO’s choice not to make it widely available online are two of the top reasons why so many people pirated the show.

"Game of Thrones" is particularly popular in Australia, where people have to wait a week longer than fans in the U.S. to view the show. Nevertheless, even in the U.S. hundreds and thousands are downloading the show for free, although many would love to pay for it if HBO offered a standalone HBO GO subscription.

In common with many branches of the entertainment industry, the challenge for TV companies such as HBO is to come up with a business model that allows users to consume what they want at any given time, without losing existing revenue in the process.

When that puzzle is solved worldwide the number of unauthorized downloads will be pretty much insignificant.

http://torrentfreak.com/game-of-thro...f-2012-121223/

robyrob · 12-26-2012, 04:59 PM

i don't watch the show, but even with HBO GO its a pain in the ass to try and watch their stuff.

12-26-2012, 04:23 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,300	"Game of Thrones" is the Most Pirated Show of 2012 *"Game of Thrones" Most Pirated TV-Show of 2012* With 4,280,000 downloads for a single episode, "Game of Thrones" has the honor of becoming the most pirated TV-show of 2012. Over the years the number of TV-show downloads on BitTorrent has leveled off a bit, but this year we saw a small increase again. The majority of TV-show piracy, more than 80 percent, occurs outside the US and lacking availability is the top reason why people turn to BitTorrent. For chart leader "Game of Thrones" this is no different. Airing delays and HBO’s choice not to make it widely available online are two of the top reasons why so many people pirated the show. "Game of Thrones" is particularly popular in Australia, where people have to wait a week longer than fans in the U.S. to view the show. Nevertheless, even in the U.S. hundreds and thousands are downloading the show for free, although many would love to pay for it if HBO offered a standalone HBO GO subscription. In common with many branches of the entertainment industry, the challenge for TV companies such as HBO is to come up with a business model that allows users to consume what they want at any given time, without losing existing revenue in the process. When that puzzle is solved worldwide the number of unauthorized downloads will be pretty much insignificant. http://torrentfreak.com/game-of-thro...f-2012-121223/

12-26-2012, 04:59 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,219	i don't watch the show, but even with HBO GO its a pain in the ass to try and watch their stuff.
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