It hasn't prevented the advancement of internet three strike laws in Europe. In fact they are way ahead of the US on that lousy path. Ireland, UK, France, etc...

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/09/france-passe...

http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/-three-strikes-isp-di...

http://extratorrent.com/article/1124/uk+admitted+%E2%80%9Cth...