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Throughout the early 2000s, legal battles erupted as content creators sought to protect their work. Notably, one woman faced a staggering $1.9 million fine for downloading just 24 songs—a legal move deemed ridiculous by many, leading to the perception that the punishments were disproportionate to the crimes committed.
In 2012, legislative efforts like the Protect IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act were introduced in the US, aiming to curb online piracy. However, widespread opposition from internet service providers and civil rights activists halted these efforts.
The victory of streaming services soon followed, as platforms emerged to provide legitimate alternatives to piracy, but not without complications.