Comments on: ‘Emergency’ p2p sentencing

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:51:34 +0000

They can’t make money out of murderers.. there’s too few of them.

But if they can seriously criminalise the activity of file-sharers… they can bully and threaten millions of us with imprisonment… or… we pay them several thousands of dollars. (way over the value of whatever we were sharing)

This law also means nobody even has to trade a file… they just need to have it on show, available.

You’re a criminal… even when no crime has been committed and they have no proof.

The pricks that allow this to become law need putting down like dogs, literally.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 07:19:24 +0000

I say we start our own internet, and not invite any of the entertainment industry jackasses.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 07:17:04 +0000

I doubt there will be any reprecussions for the people who make these laws and pay to have them passed. Every person in america is entitled to all the rights that they can afford to pay thier lobbyists, lawyers and politicians. average joe citizen, a.k.a we, the peasant consumer cattle simply do not matter in comparison to a multibillion dollar industry.

Always have the many given up so much, so that those few elite can maintain the extravagant lifestyles that they are accustomed to. There is nothing more important than money, kids. Nothing.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 05:39:41 +0000

There’s only one word to describe any judge or politician that thinks a non-violent crime of ANY kind deserves 17 years behind bars.

TYRANT

Something there is an abundance of in this world today, especially the United States.

I take comfort in knowing that eventually these deeds will one day be repaid to these insane maniacs.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 03:54:03 +0000

Absolutely correct. Every technological advance displaces some other established technology. Although each advance is met with heavy resistance from those who’s business model relies on the obsolete technology, progress always marches forward.

The smarter businesses adapt quickly, either taking advantage of the new tech available, or finding a niche to operate in with the older tech.

The rest fall by the wayside into obscurity. The RIAA’s main problem is that the digital age simply renders their model completely obsolete.
There is no way for them to adapt, because they are no longer necessary. The new model ushered in by the digital age calls for talented artists, a bit of tech savvy, and an internet connection.

The supposed “services” the record companies have provided in the past are no longer needed.

Scouting talent- Not needed. The internet is a big place, with room for everyone. The public will choose which talent becomes the cream that rises to the top.

Recording studios- Not needed. A decent recording studio software packing can be had for less than $800. Any barband should be able to make professional quality recordings after just the proceeds from a few gigs.

Packaging / Cover Art- Duh! Digital requires no packaging, and with a $100 digital camera and some freeware graphics programs, you can make some bitchin cover art yerself, easily.

Promotion- Not needed. Self promotion via internet is free and easy. Word of mouth spreads like fire on the net.

So what does the RIAA have left to offer? Absolutely nothing, so its either sue consumers into submission or die.

We are just witnessing the death throes of a dinosaur.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:18:08 +0000

There won’t be room for murderers in prision. They will be full of file sharers and pot smokers.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:15:23 +0000

How about mounting a class action suit charging the music industry with INDUCING people to use P2P filesharing technology to obtain digital music downloads, siting price gouging, poor and extremely limited offerings, inferior quality products, destroying fair use rights, nonexistent interoperability, etc, etc…

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:12:26 +0000

So which state are they planning on using for “the prision” state? It’s all fine and dandy to increase these penalties but where are they going to put us all at?

So when did we reach the point that sharing files became more serious than murder in this country?

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:54:11 +0000

“The cartels claim they’re being “devastated” by file sharing, calling hundreds of millions of their customers around the world “thieves”.”

So what?
The horse carriage industry was devastated by the automobile. The transatlantic ship trave was devastated by the airplane. So many industries need to and will be devastated by computer technologies.

So if you are smart you jump the computer wagon and get out of the old industries as you know them. Just recently i was talking to a teacher and was saying that teachers as we know them will shortly dissapear, with most teaching tasks being taken over computers. The teacher’s comment: Agreed, but there is so much resistance to change.

Rafael Venegas
http://www.gvenegas.com