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Nate the great · 10-06-2007, 11:26 AM

There is a lot of debate over whether the decision in the recent copyright infringement was fair.

Yes, the RIAA downloaded only 24 songs. But, she had 1704 available. She had a huge collection available.

The number the jury came up with is well within the statutory amount. They could have awarded up to $30k per infringement, but decided on a number just under $10k.

It is reasonable to assume that she knew that the songs she distributed were under copyright. She didn't own those copyrights. She could have learned what the penalties were with very little effort.

I think it was fair. I want to hear what every one else thinks.

10-06-2007, 11:26 AM	#1
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	RIAA trial verdict: Was the decision fair? There is a lot of debate over whether the decision in the recent copyright infringement was fair. Yes, the RIAA downloaded only 24 songs. But, she had 1704 available. She had a huge collection available. The number the jury came up with is well within the statutory amount. They could have awarded up to $30k per infringement, but decided on a number just under $10k. It is reasonable to assume that she knew that the songs she distributed were under copyright. She didn't own those copyrights. She could have learned what the penalties were with very little effort. I think it was fair. I want to hear what every one else thinks. Last edited by Nate the great; 10-06-2007 at 11:30 AM.