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The File Sharing Database

Posted by timothy on from the self-selection-illustrated dept.

Nuclear Elephant writes "The File Sharing Database is an online record of things users wouldn't have bought if they hadn't downloaded it (or part of it) first, and therefore tracks sales as a direct result of file sharing. The RIAA and MPAA claim that file sharing hurts sales, but some recent figures show that file sharing works FOR the industry. This database sets out to prove it once and for all. So if you've ever bought something you downloaded, roll on over and add it to the database."

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  1. Isn't this illegal? by Sheetrock · · Score: 5, Interesting
    I mean, if somebody registers that they downloaded a whole bunch of copyright protected content and bought it later, aren't they admitting to doing something illegal?

    Something to think about. Maybe this list won't cause any problems, but I wouldn't anything past **AA and their lawyers.

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  2. Re:Where's the other way round? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I used to own a bunch of albums on Audio Tape. Those tapes wore out long ago. I'm talking about 100 audio tapes at $8 a pop.

    As far as I am concerned, I still have a license to that music, but I don't have a working copy anymore and deserve a replacement.

    Where's THAT database Mr. RIAA?