RIAA: how low will they go?!?!

[Pr0Hawk]

*downloads more songs*

 

[Orsorum]

There is no black/white decision on this one. As a criminal matter, I think it's the responsibility of the legal authorities to handle any sort of accusation, etc. The RIAA overstepped its bounds in approaching this man - they should have established reasonable proof that bootlegging or illegal CD trading was happening.

On the other hand, if they had proof that he was aware of, and ignoring, these activities, they should go to the police and let them decide the extent of his liability.

 

[tcsenter]

so according to your theory, every landlord that owns property should be punished for their tenants illegal activities whatever happened to punishing those who commit the crimes???I shouldn't be held responsible for the actions of others...liberal mentality @ its best

Well its not just a theory, its law.

If I rent you property, KNOWING that you're making meth there, and you're paying rent with the profits of your illegal activities, and I do nothing to stop it, yes I can and should be tossed in jail for FACILITATING a crime.

Its not holding you responsible for others' failings, it holding you responsible for your failings.

 

[tm37]

Originally posted by: Zakath15
There is no black/white decision on this one. As a criminal matter, I think it's the responsibility of the legal authorities to handle any sort of accusation, etc. The RIAA overstepped its bounds in approaching this man - they should have established reasonable proof that bootlegging or illegal CD trading was happening.

On the other hand, if they had proof that he was aware of, and ignoring, these activities, they should go to the police and let them decide the extent of his liability.

I agree that he should ALSO face Criminal charges However they are well within their rights to sue just as they did napster.

There is a difference between CRIMINAL and CIVIL liability.

 

[Ime]

I bought my last CD over 3 years ago. It's called a boycott. I also stopped listening to most "Pop" music, anyway.

I just listen to talk radio now.

 

[jjones]

And this man knows they are selling bootleg CD's how? From some jerkoffs from the RIAA? Is he supposed to take the advice of every asswipe that walks into his office? I don't think so.

Edit: BTW, all you people defending the RIAA are making the assumption that this man knows of illegal activity. Well just because some dickbreath from the RIAA tells you something doesn't make it real.

 

[transluko]

I hope the RIAA wins this case. It has to stop somewhere.

Should copying cd's end with free enjoyment of songs or letting scum profit off of others work.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: transluko
I hope the RIAA wins this case. It has to stop somewhere.

Should copying cd's end with free enjoyment of songs or letting scum profit off of others work.

Oh, you're so right. Why the next time I hum a song in my head I'll make sure and drop a check to the RIAA in the mail.

:disgust: :|

 

[transluko]

you clearly didn't understand me. i'll try to be clearer in the future.