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Court Action Does Not Reduce File-Sharing

Posted by Zonk on from the shocking dept.

gollum123 wrote to mention a BBC report that despite numerous court cases, litigation does not appear to be reducing the amount of file-sharing. From the article: "The level of file-sharing has remained the same for two years despite 20,000 legal cases in 17 countries. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industries (IFPI) said it was 'containing" the problem and more people were connecting to broadband."

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  1. The Real Issue by Luke+PiWalker · · Score: -1, Troll

    I think the real issue is how the RIAA is not representative of the musicians thoughts and concerns.

    Most musicians, especially struggling musicians, enjoy using the Internet and File Sharing programs to share their music (See pdf) . However, most feel that their work should be protected and they should get some sort of compensation from it (a perfectly justifable argument. Can't make much music if you're starving) (See pdf).

    How are the above to concerns and attitudes towards file sharing in line with the RIAA's past, recent and future actions.

    Also, this was an anonymous survey so it'd be interesting to really see who fell where (pop stars vs local bands).

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  2. Death. by Douglas+Simmons · · Score: -1, Troll

    This strikes me as being congruent to the anti death penalty issue and the claim that execution does not act as a deterrent. I'm sure you all agree, you left wing nerds ;)

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