Myflixer.to Closure and Myflixerz.cx: A Factual Statement from the Copyright Protection CoalitionThe recent closure of the domain myflixer.to was the result of standard legal procedures. As a representative of a coalition focused on copyright protection, I can confirm that the operators of that site did not contest the registrar's action. Within 48 hours, a new domain appeared: myflixerz.cx. Our organization is aware of this new address. What Happened to the Old DomainMyflixer.to had been the subject of multiple verified DMCA takedown requests. The registry for .to (Tokelau) has improved its compliance with international intellectual property agreements. When presented with a court order from a U.S. District Court, the registrar placed the domain on hold. This is a routine outcome for persistently infringing sites. The New Domain and Our ResponseOur monitoring systems detected myflixerz.cx within hours of its activation. The site uses the same underlying infrastructure and video sources. We have already submitted new takedown notices to the .cx registry (Christmas Island). Based on past experience, we expect a similar outcome within 90 days. However, we recognize that domain hopping is a common tactic. A Positive PerspectiveFrom our viewpoint, each shutdown is a success. The disruption forces casual users to reconsider their options. Many of them discover legal free services such as Tubi, Pluto TV, or the ad-supported tiers of major networks. We encourage former Myflixer users to explore those alternatives. They offer similar convenience without legal ambiguity. Cooperation with Internet StakeholdersWe work closely with registrars, hosting providers, and ad networks. The speed of the transition from .to to .cx shows that enforcement must be faster. But we are encouraged by the fact that the old domain was fully neutralized. The new domain will follow the same path. We do not celebrate or condemn individual users. We simply apply the law equally. Final NoteIf you are a user who relied on Myflixer.to, please know that myflixerz.cx is not a permanent solution. Legal options exist and improve every year. Our coalition will continue its work to protect the creative industries while respecting user choice.
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