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RIAA Walks Away From Another "Discovery" Case

Posted by kdawson on from the seeking-the-light-switch dept.

NewYorkCountryLawyer writes "You may recall that the RIAA walked away last week from one of their 'discovery' cases seeking the identities of 'John Does' who attended Rhode Island College. We have just learned that they walked away from another one, BMG Music v. Does 1-14, in Greensboro, North Carolina. 2 of the 14 John Does had settled, but the other 12 — who hung tough — will never be identified to the RIAA lawyers and will not have to pay any 'settlement.' This adds fuel to the debate over whether the RIAA has finally seen the light or is still sneaking around in the dark."

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  1. Objection by sakdoctor · · Score: 4, Funny

    I object to the verb 'sneaking' in TFA.
    It suggests purpose, strategy, and some level of intelligence.

    1. Re:Objection by thewiz · · Score: 4, Funny

      I agree with you about "sneaking"; I was thinking more along the lines of "groping".

      But then I realized "groping in the dark" had too many positive connotations.

      Mmmmmm.... Boobs

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      If "disco" means "I learn" in Latin, does "discothèque" mean "I learn technology"?
    2. Re:Objection by Creepy+Crawler · · Score: 3, Funny

      Molesting?

      Think of the kiddie diddlers who you compare with RIAA ilk! How dare you! They ought to sue you for bringing the pedos on the RIAA level..

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  2. Re:Do not steal by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    What was that? I couldn't hear you over all this PIRATED MUSIC.

  3. Re:Do not steal by sortius_nod · · Score: 3, Funny

    Overview of noun pirate
    1. a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.

    There, fixed that for you...

  4. Re:Pity the (2) fools. by Arancaytar · · Score: 2, Funny

    My name is John Occupant you insensitive clod! :)