"File Sharing" trial.
IANAL, but interesting thread about the file sharing/piracy trial verdict at digital media thoughts. Bottom line; woman shares 1700 songs online, gets sued for sharing 24 @ $9250 = $222,000!
IMO the key quote:
Either file sharing is legal or this lady was guilty.
I tend to agree. Surprising that the EFF and other libertarianarchists put this woman up as a defendant (assuming they did); it certainly drives to a clear precedent on what the law is. Now if you really want to change things, you'll need to go change the law.
http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=71059
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David, what is your opinion on file sharing when it comes to individuals?
I think it should be illegal for parties (like a disco or bar) to use music they acquired without paying licensing fees, in Holland we have Buma/Stemra to cover that.
For individuals I think it should be allowed, or at least "gedoogd" (as we call it), even though it's officially illegal there are no actions taken when it's done...
The fine that women has to pay is just absurd, $222,000, it would have been cheaper for her to buy every song, no, every album. In my opinion, this fine is just beyond all proportions...
What do you think?
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