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DirecTV Sues Anyone Who Bought Smartcard Reader?
MImeKillEr writes "The Register is reporting that DirecTV is suing anyone known to have purchased a smartcard programmer, regardless of whether or not they're actually using the device to enable stealing their programming. They're sending out letters & when people call to clear up the confusion, DirecTV is demanding a $3500 settlement as well as the programming device. They've filed 9000 federal lawsuits against alleged pirates thus far. They're obtaining lists of who purchased the devices during raids against the sites that offer them for sale."
This guy sent his money in? 3,500 bucks and this guy did nothing. The RIAA college kids gave the RIAA 12,000 and 15,000 for having a fucking search engine.
They had a case! They could have countersued! Call a fucking lawyer, and take these bitches to court!
Then they have the fucking nerve to put up a paypal link, so dumbasses can reimburse them? WTF? Fight the corporate fuckers, I'll chip in for that.
If this guy has a goddamn paypal link, I'll paypal him a kick to the head. People who just roll over are hurting you and me. What's to stop Direct TV from calling random people and demanding money? It boils down to the same thing - these extortionists are judge, jury and executioner, and they won't stop until someone gets some fucking balls.