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Prince, Village People to Sue The Pirate Bay

Posted by Soulskill on from the artist-formerly-known-as-arrrr dept.

castrox writes to tell us that The Pirate Bay's legal concerns are continuing to grow. Prince and the Village People are planning to sue the popular torrent site with the help of the Web Sheriff law firm. John Giacobbi of Web Sheriff has also asked Swedish band ABBA to join the cause. The suit is seeking "millions of dollars" in damages, although it's still uncertain to whom the charges will be directed. The likely targets are the four Pirate Bay founders who were indicted a few weeks ago on charges of breaking copyright law. Prince has taken investigative action against The Pirate Bay in the past.

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  1. yeah by User+956 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Prince, Village People, ABBA to Sue The Pirate Bay: The suit is seeking "millions of dollars" in damages

    Correction: They're seeking "millions of dollars" in fabulous damages.

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    1. Re:yeah by WK2 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why must we scream at each other? Why can't we all just get along? Let's all go to the YMCA!!

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    2. Re:yeah by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'm assuming that the reason for the lawsuit is that ThePirateBay refuses to waste their space linking to torrents of Prince, the Village People and Abba when no-one wants it...

  2. In Soviet Russia..... by mickwd · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...I hope someone sues the Village People for the damage they've done to popular music :-P

  3. Downloaders are scared... by RichPowers · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not because they'll be charged with illegal file sharing, but because it will go on record that they in fact downloaded music by The Village People. Revealing that to the world should be enough punishment. :)

  4. Prince? by j235 · · Score: 5, Funny

    You mean the artist formerly known as the artist formerly known as prince?

  5. Macho, macho man... by gerbouille · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why only Web Sheriff? Why not Web Indian and Web Construction Worker, too?

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  6. Young man! by DigitAl56K · · Score: 5, Funny

    Young man, I was once in your shoes,
    I said, I was.. downloading torrent files too,
    But it's stealing, and there is licensing due,
    So you've got.. to.. know.. this.. one thing:

    DUN DUN DUN DUNNUN

    It's fun to sue with the D.M.C.A.,
    It's fun to sue with the D.M.C.A.,
    They have everything there for lawyers to enjoy,
    Ain't no safe harbor for Pirate Bay, boys!

    P.S. Sorry, I had to.. :)

    1. Re:Young man! by WhiteWolf · · Score: 5, Funny
      Apparently I need to get in on the lawsuit action:

      http://yro.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=220588&cid=17886098

      "I feel a SONG coming on!"

      Old Man, there's no need to feel down
      I said Old Man, pick your feet off the ground
      I said Old Man, there's a new law in town
      Lawsuits can make you feel happy

      Old Man, here's what you must do
      I said Old Man, do what your lawyer says to
      You can sue them, and I'm sure that you'll find
      They won't violate your copyright!

      It's fun to sue with the D-M-C-A!
      It's fun to sue with the D-M-C-A!

      It has everything you need to sue
      You can even screw YouTube!

      It's fun to sue with the D-M-C-A!
      It's fun to sue with the D-M-C-A!

      You can take down the vids,
      You can enforce your rights
      It's all within your sights!
      :-D
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  7. Re:Hoist them swabies up by their own peter by schon · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd rather think you childish than stupid. You sir, are an optimist. :)