But reality of the matter is that for every one that is shut down, several prop up. TPB's success lied in its spyder web of servers and peers across much of Europe, and it lasted as long as it did due to hesitance of Swedish Govt., because the definition of "freedom" varies all across the globe.
I uploaded a video by founders/creators of TPB about their "mission" and the entire business of P2P. It's a good watch.
Steal this Film