The RIAA don't have it all their own way

[Only A Hobo]

http://recordingindustryvspeople.blo...ion-to_09.html

And may the voice of reason prevail

[Lord of the Rings]

Originally Posted by Judge Trager

ruled:

[P]laintiffs can cite to no case foreclosing the applicability of the due process clause to the aggregation of minimum statutory damages proscribed under the Copyright Act. On the other hand, Lindor cites to case law and to law review articles suggesting that, in a proper case, a court may extend its current due process jurisprudence prohibiting grossly excessive punitive jury awards to prohibit the award of statutory damages mandated under the Copyright Act if they are grossly in excess of the actual damages suffered.....plaintiffs' actual damages are 70 cents per recording and that plaintiffs seek statutory damages under the Copyright Act that are 1,071 times the actual damages suffered... popular music sound recording downloads and consumer license to use same are lawfully obtainable to the public at 99 cents per song, and of that 99 cents, roughly 70 cents per song is paid by the retailer to the record label)."

Yeah they've been getting away with murder haven't they. It's all been a "scare" campaign by the RIAA.

Good find Only A Hobo.

[Sleepless]

In a way, I almost hope they come after me.

Instead of paying them, they would be paying me for harrasment

[Sleepyjon]

Originally Posted by Sleepless

In a way, I almost hope they come after me.

Instead of paying them, they would be paying me for harrasment

With some bad luck, you could get what you wish for.

[Only A Hobo]

I did wonder what Sleepless meant too ... but knowing him as I do .. I think he thought there could be a good chance that the fine he would get would be negative lol

[Sleepless]

Can't remember writing that I must admit (weekend at 5.something AM), but I stand by it. Given location, laws, knowledge, contacts and just being the most stubborn person alive. I would make their life a living hell, before they got one cent out of me.

BTW I am allowed to download where I live

[Sleepyjon]

BTW I am allowed to download where I live

Lucky S.O.B.