Poster
06-23-2004, 10:45 AM
The RIAA has sued 482 more “John Doe” computer users identified only by their computer’s I.P. address, for violating copyright laws by downloading music through file sharing software on the internet. “The tactic is used when the defendants' identities are not known because it allows plaintiffs to ask the court to subpoena Internet access providers to reveal the names of their customers.”
“A total of 3,429 have now been sued by the RIAA for illegal file sharing, but not one case has gone to trial. Many settle out of court for an average of $3,000.
While some surveys have shown the number of people engaging in file-sharing has declined since the RIAA began its legal assault, other data shows millions continue to share music, movies and software online.”
For more information see: http://www.forbes.com/business/energy/feeds/ap/2004/06/22/ap1427192.html
“A total of 3,429 have now been sued by the RIAA for illegal file sharing, but not one case has gone to trial. Many settle out of court for an average of $3,000.
While some surveys have shown the number of people engaging in file-sharing has declined since the RIAA began its legal assault, other data shows millions continue to share music, movies and software online.”
For more information see: http://www.forbes.com/business/energy/feeds/ap/2004/06/22/ap1427192.html