10 Piracy Websites That Changed the Internet

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They broke the internet — literally. Join us as we count down our picks for the most infamous piracy websites that forever changed how we consume media online! From peer-to-peer file sharing to torrent directories, these sites rewrote the rules of the digital world and sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Which of these legendary outlaws do you remember most? Our countdown includes Napster, the digital supernova that shattered the music industry overnight, The Pirate Bay, the defiant anti-copyright political statement that refused to die, the eccentric Kim Dotcom's Megaupload, the virus-riddled nostalgia trip that was LimeWire, and more! Let us know in the comments below! WatchMojo is now a multiplayer game! Wishlist Mojo Party now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4003030/Mojo_Party Check out our Live Stream channels: LIVE - 24/7 Streaming Channel: https://wmojo.com/wm_livestream WatchMojo True Crime - 24x7 Streaming Channel: https://wmojo.com/truecrime_li

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