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The RIAA vs. John Doe, a Layperson's Guide

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i'm-the-juggernaut dept.

Grant Robertson writes to tell us that he has made a pass at translating a recent guide to surviving an RIAA lawsuit from technical lawyer-speak into a much more easy to understand layperson's guide. The law, being complex and sometimes cryptic, allows ways for the RIAA to tilt the odds in their favor forcing unsuspecting victims to settle rather than fight. Take a look at Ray Beckerman's tips to survival translated into words anyone can benefit from.

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  1. This John Doe guy had it coming IMO. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    He's always in the shit with John Law.

    I hope they sue his ass off.

  2. Re:More such as this. by dwandy · · Score: 2, Funny
    The confusing babble is part of the reason why we have lawyers.
    The lawyers is part of the reason why we have confusing babble.

    There... fixed it for ya.

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    If you think imaginary property and real property are the same, when does your house become public domain?
  3. my RIAA survival guide by MrSquirrel · · Score: 2, Funny

    My RIAA survival guide: 1. Go to the RIAA headquarters 2. Use fire... and lots of it 3. Sip drinks with those little umbrellas in them on a beach

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    A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
    1. Re:my RIAA survival guide by digitrev · · Score: 3, Funny

      So you suggest the Milton defence?

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      Cynical Idealist
    2. Re:my RIAA survival guide by MrSquirrel · · Score: 2, Funny

      I believe you have my stapl... mp3's

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      A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
  4. Re:More such as this. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    1. Procure weapon (handgun, knife or Baseball bat)
    2. Kill RIAA Lawyer
    3. Argue that it wasn't homocide as lawyers aren't human anyways
    4. Spend 10-20 years with free room and board.