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by discountgenius 4892 days ago
That doesn't sound like the whole story, but if it is then their takedown request system needs to be fixed. I guess what I'm saying is I'd be interested in knowing what steps if any occurred between her emailing the website and her suing the website.
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Of course it sounds like the whole story. Their business model is based on extortion, like several other sites. Usually they try top make the hosting and removal seem like separate companies, but this is entirely believable.
"That doesn't sound like the whole story"

It IS the story. This is their entire business model.

"their takedown request system needs to be fixed"

You are under the mistaken conclusion that these are legitimate businesses.