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RIAA Attacks Sites Participating in Its Own Campaign

Posted by Zonk on from the need-to-get-your-stories-straight-here-guys dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The RIAA is once again at their old tricks. The band Nine Inch Nails has intentionally 'leaked' songs via USB keys hidden at restrooms during their current European tour. Sites hosting the songs are now being sent cease and desist orders. 'Ironically, with its numerous pirated downloads available, the whole album has not leaked yet. According to a source, the only leaks are the ones Reznor approved himself. And whether he realizes it or not, Reznor may be building a new option for presenting music that augments the existing CD/tour scenario.'"

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  1. Has anyone by Floritard · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    heard the new songs? I'll check later when I get home, but I love nin and was just wondering the other day if trent might be near to releasing some new music. Granted nin has been downhill since downward spiral but here's hoping music released on stray USB keys on the piss covered floor of a filthy concert toilet is indicative of a "return to glory" for the band whose sound of late has had a little too much 80's sap and synth for my taste.

  2. Re:Huh? by Dunbal · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Knowing slashdot here come the goatse posts.

          Naw, goatse is so old fashioned. Here... stick THIS in your USB slot!

          (NSFW and apologies to anyone who didn't know who tubgirl was! heheheh)

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  3. Re:Security Standpoint by vtolturbo · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    this would increase the chances of successful penetration significantly so, am i the only one who laughed when i read this? i'm somewhat amazed no one else posted about it. come on, guys! this sort of comment, when taken out of context, could lead to dozens of posts containing off-topic and highly enjoyable witty banter and sexual innuendo.
  4. Re:Huh? by Rogerborg · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Wow, they just came out and said it. How they can call themselves "editors" is quite beyond me then. I wonder what their job actually is, beyond being guests at Taco's wedding.

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