wwaytv3.com — RIAA spokesperson Jenni Engebretsen was interviewed by phone in connection with a suit filed against a college student over a 600 song collection. Her response: "There is no set threshold, no single number that would trigger a lawsuit. Uploading or downloading even one song is illegal."
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troonJul 26, 2006
@stuckinafridgeI do not consciously exceed the speed limit. I made this decision logically. I can safely drive at far in excess of the speed limit on a clear road, so how fast should I drive? As fast as the fastest traffic? The only reasonable answer was "at the legal limit", slowing down as conditions dictate, of course.Journeys are now much more relaxed, don't take significantly longer, and cost a lot less.I also don't have any illegally downloaded music, pirated software or anything like that.This doesn't make me perfect - I'm not, by a long shot. But those are two of my principles, and I find that sticking to them leads to a better life.
ase111Jul 26, 2006
Yes, yes, it's the law. They're still disgraceful though. Are they too busy to sue people that have passed away anymore?This law is law stuff... that's not really an excuse. Firstly they'd cripple technology, copyright laws, and intellectual property laws more if they could get away with it. They hurt file-sharing in both it's good and bad respects, and want crazy amounts of control over a product the SELL to you. Can't put it on my ipod? Why not? I own it, don't I? Secondly, they over charge, over shoot, and over estimate. They make up these figures of loss of sales without figuring in the inevitable lack of sales even without file-sharing even existing (no one will be inclined to necessarily buy every song they'd download for free).Lastly, they misrepresent themselves. They do not do this in the artist's best interest- many an artist is in support (many are not, true), but the recording industry wants to see they artist get as little money as possible. They will fight for your money, and fight the artist to keep it away from them. This only with the rare exception of big shots like Jay-Z who can potentially manage other musicians anyway.
Closed AccountJul 26, 2006
In canada its only illegal to upload :o
digital56kJul 26, 2006
That is _not_ "your scheme", it's a scheme you stole from <a class="user" href="http://monolith.sourceforge.net/">http://monolith.sourceforge.net/</a> .
evileyetmcJul 26, 2006
Is it just me or does Matt Keen look like Jack Black?
chrisstuJul 26, 2006
Isn't it a bit dumb for people to say "oh, I'm okay because I am just downloading and they are suing uploaders"?If everyone becomes a downloader, then there is nothing to download!
pantagesJul 27, 2006
Bravo!Give this man a podium!
elliotm01Jul 27, 2006
Most of my music is from used CDs or a club I'd join for x free CDs then cancel my membership. So how do the labels--let alone the artists--make much money off that? There was a time when I'd buy a CD brand new. But with so many used CDs available (amazon.com) it's only been used for some years, now.Actually, most of my music I currently get isn't even from the labels in the RIAA. Much of the music on the radio is worthless.
Closed AccountAug 3, 2006
Live concerts is still where artists make the big bucks. Am I right?
katieyAug 9, 2006
I think this is a hopeless battle like underaged drinking, recreational drugs and speeding. Not everyone gets caught, but having your friends or news about it just makes you more aware and cautious. Would they catch me if I buy a CD and burn 50 copies of it and give it to my friends? People are always finding the cheaper/quicker way in EVERYTHING. I think it's pretty much human nature and society is driving that even further.