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Thou Shalt Not Share
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:12 pm
by Turdacious
The first person to challenge a file-sharing lawsuit brought by the Recording Industry Association of America has reached the end of the line.
Without comment, the Supreme Court refused to hear Jammie Thomas-Rasset's appeal, which means the $222,000 verdict against her stands.
Thomas-Rasset was convicted of sharing 24 songs on the peer-to-peer service Kazaa. She was arguing that the amount in question was excessive.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/201 ... case-stand
Re: Thou Shalt Not Share
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:26 pm
by Holland Oates
I can't believe they can get that kind of monetary award. The fucking artists don't make that much off that many songs.
Re: Thou Shalt Not Share
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:28 pm
by Shafpocalypse Now
disgusting.
Re: Thou Shalt Not Share
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:34 pm
by TerryB
I think the answer is obvious here: (1) never listen to bands signed to major labels, and (2) a jury of your peers is never a good idea.
Re: Thou Shalt Not Share
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:38 am
by Protobuilder
Did a clerk actual brief any of the justices how file sharing works?
Re: Thou Shalt Not Share
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:42 am
by The Cunning Stunt
Terry B. wrote:Did a clerk actual brief any of the justices how file sharing works?
Should that even be required?
Re: Thou Shalt Not Share
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:16 am
by vern
