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RIAA Calls Settlements Proof that Education is Working
MattW writes "AP reports that the RIAA has filed the next 80 lawsuits. The article contains a dumbfounding quote from Cary Sherman, President of the RIAA: 'The fact that the overwhelming majority of those who received the notification letter contacted us and were eager to resolve the claims is another clear signal that the music community's education and enforcement campaign is getting the message out.' Just for clarification, Cary, all it proves is that monopolistic giants can, in fact, afford to pay lawyers more than average people, and so said people are easily bullied. But nice try." It warms my heart to know that artists will be getting all the money that's due to them. Musicians always look so poor when I see them on television. Finally, they can afford the lifestyle they deserve.
Its simply fact.
You can bitch about how the record companies charge too much, aren't embracing technology, are taking a draconian stance on P2P, etc. And you would be right on all counts. However, copyright infringement is illegal and you do not have a right to share music.
I think it is foolish of the RIAA to take the stance they have, I think it will hurt them in the lond run, but it is their decision.
If music is too expensive for you, don't buy it. If you can afford it and think it is worth it, buy it. What the hell is so difficult about this?