Freenet Creator Debates RIAA

smd4985 writes "Over at CNET News.com, there's a good coverage of a debate between Ian Clarke of Freenet and Matt Oppenheim of the RIAA." In discussing whether it's "legal and moral to create and use Freenet", which is "a radically decentralized network of file-sharing nodes tied together with strong encryption", the RIAA's Oppenheim suggests: "Other than the fact that most infringers do not like to use Freenet because it is too clunky for them to get their quick hit of free music, it is no more of a threat than any of the popular P2P services."

Comments

Re:Propaganda over rationality.

[Evil Adrian]

First of all, do you honestly think that the RIAA is going to go door-to-door, and start demanding that people provide licenses for every piece of music they own? Are you really *that* stupid?

Second of all, if a clothing store wanted to, it could go to your house, and say "show us the receipt for the shirt you're wearing or we'll take you to court," and if you didn't show them the receipt, they could file a lawsuit.

The RIAA wants to do the same thing -- show us your license, or we take you to court.

How are they gaining any rights? Anyone can take anyone to court for anything!

Your lack of the word "fucking" doesn't make your argument any more valid, so please, inject some logic into your sentences or go back to playing Freecell.