531 more music file sharers sued

Edgil · 02-26-2004, 01:47 AM

they passed a law that banned MP3 sharing, and sending files over IM programs isn't illegal, it's peer-peer network programs that they are trying to stop.

On Napster once you buy a song you can download it 3 more times and also send it to 10 "Napster" friends... I mean if that isn't enough leeway for you then that's just sad =\

DJ_Jester · 02-26-2004, 07:30 AM

But that assumes that your have 10 Napster friends share your same interests. If you don't like the same type of music as your online friends than that really doesn't help you. Or even if you do share the interests, still limits you if you want to go outside of that genre that you share. I listen to Alternative as do most my friends but I still listen to some hip hop. I heard Aesop being thrown around in the forums here one time so I downloaded a crap load of their stuff to see what CD I want to buy. If I had to do it the napster or i-tunes way, I'd have to pay 10 bucks just in previewing the songs before I'd buy the CD. I might as well buy a couple of their CDs blindly and just listen to the one I like more.

And as for IM and mIRC, frugal computer geeks will aways find a way. So if P2P is no longer an option, than an IM workaround will be found. An IRC workaround is already there and has been there before Napster was even a dream, but RIAA hasn't figured that out yet.

It's not about the leeway that is given or not given, its that point that they can control the leeway... or are working towards that "power". Now it's just Kazaa or the like... seems like a logical place to start. If things keep going in that direction we'll have to pay for IM transfers and IRC. (OK that point is a little eggarated but you see my point...)

Interactive · 02-26-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Edgil

.... that's still illegal...lol

I just don't think people understand it .. oh well they will when they get sued lol

Not exactly dude. The area is still kind of grey. RIAA is just trying to convince everyone that it's not, by trying to scare them...

wake up everyone · 03-01-2004, 04:27 PM

I really don't know any of the legal ****... but I guess it's not too great for the companies, but if I didnt have my music to download i would cry :'( I mean.. if I buy cds i only like about 2 songs or 3, So when i download then I can try out new music and I can listen to their **** and if I like enough of it then i buy the cd... but i see how they dont want people downloading a whole cd worth then burning it or whatever.

wake up everyone · 03-01-2004, 04:29 PM

oops no swears... sorry guys

DJ_Jester · 03-01-2004, 05:24 PM

It's RIAA... you should be able to swear about them. Haha.

Edgil · 03-01-2004, 06:50 PM

thats why they created pay per song services so people cant b-itch about 1 and 2 good songs on a cd

JackJeckel · 03-01-2004, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Edgil

thats why they created pay per song services so people cant b-itch about 1 and 2 good songs on a cd

Or people could just buy good ****ing cds

If the majority of mainstream artists werent lazy rich ****s and people werent mindless drones buying the new hot mediocre thing we wouldnt have this problem, it gives me such a headache

/dies

MobilizeTerror · 03-13-2004, 05:09 PM

How does the RIAA know where you live, and stuff like that?

02-26-2004, 01:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Edgil Musical Dictator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 222	they passed a law that banned MP3 sharing, and sending files over IM programs isn't illegal, it's peer-peer network programs that they are trying to stop. On Napster once you buy a song you can download it 3 more times and also send it to 10 "Napster" friends... I mean if that isn't enough leeway for you then that's just sad =\ __________________ "It's better to try and fail, than to never try at all" - Edgil

02-26-2004, 07:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
DJ_Jester Forum Fool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 125	But that assumes that your have 10 Napster friends share your same interests. If you don't like the same type of music as your online friends than that really doesn't help you. Or even if you do share the interests, still limits you if you want to go outside of that genre that you share. I listen to Alternative as do most my friends but I still listen to some hip hop. I heard Aesop being thrown around in the forums here one time so I downloaded a crap load of their stuff to see what CD I want to buy. If I had to do it the napster or i-tunes way, I'd have to pay 10 bucks just in previewing the songs before I'd buy the CD. I might as well buy a couple of their CDs blindly and just listen to the one I like more. And as for IM and mIRC, frugal computer geeks will aways find a way. So if P2P is no longer an option, than an IM workaround will be found. An IRC workaround is already there and has been there before Napster was even a dream, but RIAA hasn't figured that out yet. It's not about the leeway that is given or not given, its that point that they can control the leeway... or are working towards that "power". Now it's just Kazaa or the like... seems like a logical place to start. If things keep going in that direction we'll have to pay for IM transfers and IRC. (OK that point is a little eggarated but you see my point...) __________________ << VerveRadio DJ >> Mon: 11PM - 02AM Wed: 08PM - 11PM (All Times Eastern Standard)

03-01-2004, 05:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
DJ_Jester Forum Fool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 125	It's RIAA... you should be able to swear about them. Haha. __________________ << VerveRadio DJ >> Mon: 11PM - 02AM Wed: 08PM - 11PM (All Times Eastern Standard)

03-01-2004, 06:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Edgil Musical Dictator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 222	thats why they created pay per song services so people cant b-itch about 1 and 2 good songs on a cd __________________ "It's better to try and fail, than to never try at all" - Edgil

03-13-2004, 05:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
MobilizeTerror Punk Rocker Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 317	How does the RIAA know where you live, and stuff like that? __________________ Everyone has music in them. Only the talented have the ability to share it with the rest of the world. Here's a thought; let's stop labeling music and fighting over what genre a certain band is, and start listening to whatever pleases our ears no matter what anyone thinks of it! ;)

03-01-2004, 04:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
wake up everyone Groupie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3	I really don't know any of the legal **... but I guess it's not too great for the companies, but if I didnt have my music to download i would cry :'( I mean.. if I buy cds i only like about 2 songs or 3, So when i download then I can try out new music and I can listen to their ** and if I like enough of it then i buy the cd... but i see how they dont want people downloading a whole cd worth then burning it or whatever.

03-01-2004, 04:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
wake up everyone Groupie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3	oops no swears... sorry guys