By paying uploaders for downloads, the platform creates a direct financial incentive for copyright infringement. While Filedot.to complies with the DMCA by removing infringing links upon notice, the "notice-and-takedown" system fails to stop reuploads. Critics argue the payment model violates the intent of safe harbor laws.
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