RIAA

Fyron · #1 October 16th, 2003, 06:22 AM

An interesting read:

http://www.mp3newswire.net/stories/2003/mistakes.html

narf poit chez BOOM · #2 October 16th, 2003, 06:38 AM

in canada, they could make millions suing the RIAA. sometimes, our crazy system is usefull.

'illegal search and seizure' is the term for what there doing, isn't it? gotta have a warrent. can do bad things in court to the people doing the search and seizure if they don't.

Fyron · #3 October 16th, 2003, 04:55 PM

Only law inforcement agencies are legally allowed to do search and seizures... and even then they still need warrants.

Atrocities · #4 October 16th, 2003, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Only law inforcement agencies are legally allowed to do search and seizures... and even then they still need warrants.

To get said warrent all they need is probable cause. In most cases such a warrent is only issued when someone's palm is greesed or not. If control is the objective of this, then the RIAA is winning.

I wonder why one of the news magazine shows doesn't blow the cover off of this type of militarisitic jack booted thugism?

Baron Munchausen · #5 October 16th, 2003, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:

quote:
Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Only law inforcement agencies are legally allowed to do search and seizures... and even then they still need warrants.

To get said warrent all they need is probable cause. In most cases such a warrent is only issued when someone's palm is greesed or not. If control is the objective of this, then the RIAA is winning.

I wonder why one of the news magazine shows doesn't blow the cover off of this type of militarisitic jack booted thugism?

Because they are defending property (albeit 'intellectual' property) -- the center-piece of the capitalist religion. If these raids were about something else, like trying to catch people having un-approved sex, then it would be an outrage and a violation of civil rights. But property is the first of all 'rights' in this society and no one dares to question any measures directed towards protecting or even extending it to new areas.

Atrocities · #6 October 16th, 2003, 06:10 PM

You put it well, capitalist Religion. You couldn't be more right.

Each day more and more people join this religion. You see them everwhere now, they are the stuck up, self centered, egomanliamacs, who drive expensive SUV, and are always taking on their cell phones.

Ran-Taro · #7 October 16th, 2003, 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:
If control is the objective of this, then the RIAA is winning.

QB]

They will lose eventually. Power can only stem the tide of change for so long. And the new technology makes their business model into an aging Dinosaur.

It's apity they won't live, but then again, who does?

narf poit chez BOOM · #8 October 16th, 2003, 08:10 PM

hmmm...cappers?

PvK · #9 October 16th, 2003, 08:49 PM

The related stories are good too.

CDs and the Scarcity Principle

Let's Play Starving Artist, the New Game From the RIAA. Except it Ain't New

PvK

Mathias_Ice · #10 October 16th, 2003, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:
You put it well, capitalist Religion. You couldn't be more right.

Each day more and more people join this religion. You see them everwhere now, they are the stuck up, self centered, egomanliamacs, who drive expensive SUV, and are always taking on their cell phones.

You're joking right? That's the only explanation I can concieve for what has to be one of the most ignorant statements I have ever read on this forum. It's this "religion" that allows you to enjoy the standard of living you enjoy in this country. Unless you're a government employee (oh, wait, they are ulimately paid by this "religion," too) you are either directly or indirectly paid by this "religion." When someone poor hires me to do a job maybe I will change my mind. I work in one of the richest towns in one of the richest counties of the country. Most if not all of my clients own expensive SUV's and/or European made sports cars or sedans. I'm sure they all own atleast one cell phone. Guess what? They are all just regular people despite their 6+ figure income. All very nice, generous, personable people.

Sounds to me like a case of jealousy. Maybe you should quit your *****in', spend less time playing around with a silly game, and exploit the talent I know you have.

Just a thought.