Insightful? You're just a jackass. Please explain to me again why I should spend $99 to upgrade an old computer (running ME) that is only used to surf the internet occasionally? Thought so.
Actually, it's simpler than that. The RIAA just installs the Kazaa client on their own machine. Then they type "metallica" in the search box. Then they start downloading it from IPs that pop up. Of course they log the IPs of the people who are uploading the song to them. Later, when the song has finished uploading to the RIAA machine, they try to play it... if it works, they now have proof you were sharing copyrighted music. So your ISP gets a subpoena a few months later and your ass shells out $3000 for the $10000 of music on your computer that you never actually delete after settling. Or you could just blame it on your kid/kid's friend/kid's friend's dog/etc.
Good explanation. But I am confused. Why hasn't the RIAA made an example out of individual users like they have with Kazaa users? I know they have sued some bittorent websites, but why not individual users?
Anyone have a good explanation? Or are they waiting to bring down the house on 100,000 bittorent users at the same time? Bittorent has received so much press it simply doesn't make sense for the RIAA to be ignoring individual users. Is there some technical limitation preventing the RIAA from prosecuting individual bittorent users? If you are sharing a torrent of a metallica song, are you not violating copyright?
Apparently the RIAA only goes after Kazaa users who are "uploading" music... but there are ways around that. But with bittorent, you can't turn off the uploading feature, right? So you would seem to be at a lot more risk than even a Kazaa user. I can't imagine most bittorent users understand their firewalls well enough to block incoming bittorent queries but still be able to access the network. Or am I just misunderstanding something?
"I'm sorry but the laws concerning the holocaust are non-issues, if thats all you have to point out, have fun being a stooge."
Incredible. It's not "all" I have to point out. But it is something that is publicized fairly regulary araound the world. So it was an easy recall.
Also, in regards to what kind of books people choose to write who still jails people over their views (pick Austria or US)? Want a hint? That's not extreme goverment censorship? Of course it is. And it is an example that has been broadcast worldwide over the past couple weeks even to illiterate igonoramouses like myself. Kind of hypocritical for a jackass to call me a stooge, no? Now shut it.
I suppose this guy is referring to Germany or Austria where it is against the law even joke about their former heir... a very easy example of lack of free speech __ agree or go to jail is a simply tp put it. Or maybe this guy is refering to France where you Muslims are told they must change their religion if the want to attend school (no headdress, etc) and their own people are burning down Paris. What a joke.
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You should learn to write in complete sentences. Does this gibberish make sense in your head?
No, it's is means you're are stupiderest.
Gimme some mod points bitches. Now!
Oh man... those chuck norris facts are freakin hilarious!
Straight pimpin hustla!
Insightful? You're just a jackass. Please explain to me again why I should spend $99 to upgrade an old computer (running ME) that is only used to surf the internet occasionally? Thought so.
Actually, it's simpler than that. The RIAA just installs the Kazaa client on their own machine. Then they type "metallica" in the search box. Then they start downloading it from IPs that pop up. Of course they log the IPs of the people who are uploading the song to them. Later, when the song has finished uploading to the RIAA machine, they try to play it... if it works, they now have proof you were sharing copyrighted music. So your ISP gets a subpoena a few months later and your ass shells out $3000 for the $10000 of music on your computer that you never actually delete after settling. Or you could just blame it on your kid/kid's friend/kid's friend's dog/etc.
Good explanation. But I am confused. Why hasn't the RIAA made an example out of individual users like they have with Kazaa users? I know they have sued some bittorent websites, but why not individual users?
Anyone have a good explanation? Or are they waiting to bring down the house on 100,000 bittorent users at the same time? Bittorent has received so much press it simply doesn't make sense for the RIAA to be ignoring individual users. Is there some technical limitation preventing the RIAA from prosecuting individual bittorent users? If you are sharing a torrent of a metallica song, are you not violating copyright?
Apparently the RIAA only goes after Kazaa users who are "uploading" music... but there are ways around that. But with bittorent, you can't turn off the uploading feature, right? So you would seem to be at a lot more risk than even a Kazaa user. I can't imagine most bittorent users understand their firewalls well enough to block incoming bittorent queries but still be able to access the network. Or am I just misunderstanding something?
Help please. This has been bugging me for while.
Ok... can we all agree wolf is a moron? Why are you people trying to reason with this idiot?
Nope. You're my bitch though!
See, no one understands your weird joke...
So... I can't just turn uploading off like on Bearshare? Damn greedy bastards expect me to give back to the community.
Good points. Thanks.
"I'm sorry but the laws concerning the holocaust are non-issues, if thats all you have to point out, have fun being a stooge."
Incredible. It's not "all" I have to point out. But it is something that is publicized fairly regulary araound the world. So it was an easy recall.
Also, in regards to what kind of books people choose to write who still jails people over their views (pick Austria or US)? Want a hint? That's not extreme goverment censorship? Of course it is. And it is an example that has been broadcast worldwide over the past couple weeks even to illiterate igonoramouses like myself. Kind of hypocritical for a jackass to call me a stooge, no? Now shut it.
I suppose this guy is referring to Germany or Austria where it is against the law even joke about their former heir... a very easy example of lack of free speech __ agree or go to jail is a simply tp put it. Or maybe this guy is refering to France where you Muslims are told they must change their religion if the want to attend school (no headdress, etc) and their own people are burning down Paris. What a joke.
yeah... YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW!
But do you know what else? ...you turn my software to hardware.
Have you guys heard GM is coming up with a new H2 in 2007? Fuckin sweet! I'm gonna get a parttime job so I can get the bigger engine option.
"Maybe if he did something useful with his four years, instead of lit-crit or queer studies, he'd have a real job."
Queer is a legal word now. So don't be offended. Be Happy. The landlord say your rent is due...
"rent seeking"? Wow, is this the crap our MBA programs are teaching these days? What a waste of brainpower and money.
You spent 10 minutes typing that? Let it go man..
"food is heated deep inside instead of needing to first heat the outside"
Yeah. This is guy is an... idiot.
Great tag line! Oh yeah... yer demented :)
Damn, that was freaking great! Keep em coming.
Oh my god... your are trying to kill us all. DO NOT TRY THAT.