arstechnica.com— The MPAA has admitted that a key 2005 report it commissioned overstated the "losses" from collegiate file-sharing—by a factor of three.
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This is NOT about file sharing. This is about control. Traditional media 15 years ago controlled what you watched, what you heard, what you bought and all the mindclutter that came with it. They don't like that. They don't want you listening to non-RIAA approved bands, a movie made in someone's backyard for $10,000. They claim it's about piracy, but deep down inside they know that this is the end of the old establishment whether it be print, film or music, because they can no longer force their sub standard prune juice down our throats. What happens when the teens of tomorrow figure out that there's more to music than Brittney or N-Sync? They're screwed. Why are they suing people with no consideration to opportunity cost (ie. they don't care if they win / loose make money on the deal). It's because file sharing isn't about piracy, it's about a revolution in free thought that hasn't been seen in free society in a very, very long time. How do I know? The ruling class wants to stop it. That's how. Download and be free.
They only want to make it look like they are doing something about file sharing by going after some easy targets and getting big media to cover their little court wins. Real pirates have lawyers and money to fight back, they also have influence with people in high places in their country's. No it's much easier to go after someone who is defenseless and spend big money to win a judgment they will never collect.
I'm surprised they even admit they made a mistake from their secret reports......personally I'm just not going to believe anything that people will not make transparent, like the MPAA report. They haven't proven to me that piracy is hurting them. And even if it is, f**k them. If you want our money, stop producting crap and then charging an insane amount of money for them
you know, I'm not SURE about this point, but I think you're supposed to get in some sort of trouble when you lie to congress. Just something worth looking into.
Ya f**k the mpaa but in your country were the majority of people probably agree with you it seems that its you lot that are all getting bent over the table.
mcanadaJan 23, 2008
This is NOT about file sharing. This is about control. Traditional media 15 years ago controlled what you watched, what you heard, what you bought and all the mindclutter that came with it. They don't like that. They don't want you listening to non-RIAA approved bands, a movie made in someone's backyard for $10,000. They claim it's about piracy, but deep down inside they know that this is the end of the old establishment whether it be print, film or music, because they can no longer force their sub standard prune juice down our throats. What happens when the teens of tomorrow figure out that there's more to music than Brittney or N-Sync? They're screwed. Why are they suing people with no consideration to opportunity cost (ie. they don't care if they win / loose make money on the deal). It's because file sharing isn't about piracy, it's about a revolution in free thought that hasn't been seen in free society in a very, very long time. How do I know? The ruling class wants to stop it. That's how. Download and be free.
Closed AccountJan 23, 2008
They only want to make it look like they are doing something about file sharing by going after some easy targets and getting big media to cover their little court wins. Real pirates have lawyers and money to fight back, they also have influence with people in high places in their country's. No it's much easier to go after someone who is defenseless and spend big money to win a judgment they will never collect.
ronaldinhoJan 23, 2008
MPAA, RIAA, CRIA.....F**K THEM ALL
ronaldinhoJan 23, 2008
I'm surprised they even admit they made a mistake from their secret reports......personally I'm just not going to believe anything that people will not make transparent, like the MPAA report. They haven't proven to me that piracy is hurting them. And even if it is, f**k them. If you want our money, stop producting crap and then charging an insane amount of money for them
wflanJan 23, 2008
you know, I'm not SURE about this point, but I think you're supposed to get in some sort of trouble when you lie to congress. Just something worth looking into.
yage2006Jan 23, 2008
Ya f**k the mpaa but in your country were the majority of people probably agree with you it seems that its you lot that are all getting bent over the table.