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- RIAA, MPAA Support Anti-Piracy Legislation that Allows Warrantless SearchesIn an effort to curb the pirating of music and films, two California state senate committees approved a new bill that would authorize law enforcement personnel to search facilities that press and duplicate optical discs without a search warrant.
When Giving it Away is a Reason to BuyMuch to the chagrin of modern pirate hunters like the RIAA and MPAA who see downloading their intellectual property for free as buccaneering; TED effectively demonstrates that giving away your intellectual property can lead to huge financial returns.
RIAA Lawsuit Results in Closure of FileSharing Site LimeWireThe results of a Recording Industry Artists of America lawsuit are in, and file sharing site LimeWire has been closed. There are many more networks that promote file sharing and online piracy continues.- Operation Payback: Limewire Shutdown Leads to a Cyberattack Against RIAALimewire has shut down by court injunction. Anonymous attacked the RIAA via hacks, pranks and black faxes in retaliation as part of Operation Payback which began Sept. 20th.
How Musicians Can Earn an Income Doing What They Love in Today's "Free Music" EnvironmentDiminishing numbers of consumers are purchasing their music in the form of "hardware"; iTune and other electronic downloads represent the fastest growth in recording sales; but electronic piracy is still a huge phenomenon.- Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is Bad for the U.SA look at the Recording Industry Association of America, citing examples of it using its authority in an unjust way.
- Jammie Thomas-Rasset Loses $1.9 Million Suit by RIAAIntellectual property rights are in concept a reasonable thing. Artists should be compensated for the work they create, regardless of form.
- Downloading MusicMaybe the RIAA should reconsider its tactics.
- Music Downloading: Legalize It!The RIAA are crooks. This is why.
- The RIAA and ISPsThe RIAA will now work with ISPs when instances of illegal music sharing is found.
- RIAA Stop MP3 Lawsuits and Comes Up with a New Slightly Devious PlanThe RIAA has come to terms with the fact that they will not be able to stop online music sharing, so they have come up with another plan to increase record sales. What did they think of? Find out in this article.
- Record Industry: The RIAA and Piracy of MusicIn this day piracy reigns the music industry, the RIAA has taken the wrong steps in attempting to control piracy in the music industry.
- Music Piracy: Is Downloading Music Ethical?The dirty little secret the RIAA doesn't want you to know: music downloading actually helps most artists
- Is File Sharing Stealing?: Intellectual Property vs. Real PropertyThe music industry has been on a witch hunt for those it charges with stealing music. The question is, "Can someone really steal something that is not of physical property? "
- RIAA May Have to Talk to the Supreme Court"This case is about the ability of an innocent defendant accused of copyright infringement to defend himself in court, litigate his defenses, and, if successful, recover his attorney's fees."
- Alicia Keys New #1 Album Sets Record for Lowest Second Week SalesKeys' album, "As I Am" reaches #1 on the charts, and sets record for lowest second week sales.
RIAA Sues Family Dog; Yet Another Botched LawsuitRIAA will stop at nothing to hurt people and now even their PETS!!!- RIAA Cries Fowl Over Downloading, Isn't Progress Really the Issue?The Recording Industry Association of Americas is really upset because technology has created another loophole.
- Recording Industry Association of America Targets NC State University StudentsThe Recording Industry Association of America has been targeting people for copyright infringement for some time. Its latest target: university students. More specifically, the RIAA has begun to target North Carolina State University students.
- RIAA Wants to Legalize Peer-To-Peer in the United StatesRIAA (The Recording Industry Association of America represents the recording industry interests in the United States. The association is formed from a large number of record producers, and marketers, covering about 90% of the US market.
- RIAA Pushes More Anti-Privacy Legislation, Group SaysThe Digital Freedom group released a statement on Monday warning that more "Big Brother" amendments are being proposed in the Senate, this time backed by the RIAA.
- RIAA Lawsuits -- Will Suing College Kids "Save" the Music IndustryThe RIAA has initiated another wave of lawsuits recently suing those who illegally download music. The industry's response seems more like nickel and dime sour grapes than something that will actually save the music industry.
- Is the RIAA Pulling a Scam on the Music Industry?The Internet radio game is rigged and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has rigged it in their favor.
- Courts Say No to RIAA Subpoena RequestOn July 12, United States district court eastern district of Virginia denied the RIAA request for a John Doe subpoena for students at College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- RIAA & SoundExchange Pleased with Court of Appeals' Decision on RoyaltiesThe U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied a request to stay the implementation of severely raised royalty rates for Internet radio stations as determined by the Congress-established Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJ).
The Recording Industry's Massive Crackdown on College StudentsWith the record industry losing millions of dollars in revenue each day from illegal downloading, the RIAA has put into effect a lawsuit campaign that targets thousands of college students, effectively ruining their financial futures.
Will You Get a Letter for Downloading MusicOn February 28 the Recording Industry Association of America accused 400 students at 13 universities of illegally downloading and sharing tens of thousands of songs.
CD Sales Versus P2P DownloadingRIAA has been spreading rumors that p2p was killing CD sales, while in fact the statistics for 2004 show that CD sales are up by 10.2 percent in 2004 as said by the RIAA.
Music Industry Cracking Down on Illegal DownloadingThe music industry is cracking down on college students who are illegally downloading music.
Judge Allows RIAA Civil Suit Against XM Satellite RadioAn RIAA lawsuit and a the PERFORM Act both seek to limit consumer recordings of broadcast music and to ensure the music industry receives more licensing fees.- RIAA's Heavy Handedness Goes Too Far: Lip Syncers Next Target of Music GestapoRIAA may sue people who lip sync to music on sites such as UTube
StreamCast, Grokster, and EDonkey Closed for BusinessA death knell could be heard this week, followed by the sharp rap of a Judge's gavel. A summary judgement ruling that StreamCast was liable for encouraging Morpheus users to infringe on copyright spells the end of p2p networks as we know it.- File Sharing: Who's Getting Hurt?Some where right this instant, as you read these words, John Doe is using the internet to download copyrighted music. He might not understand to legality or the morality behind his actions.
- How to Get Your Favorite Music for Free Digitally and LegallyMusic is a fantastic medium that everyone enjoys. It's also expensive. However, developments in technology, marketing, and payment method has made lots of music that we love free.
- A Letter to the RIAA and MPAAMany consumers pirate media because it's easier than the alternative. Why go to the video store and risk getting a scratched DVD when I can download the same movie cheaper and more easily.
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8 Mentors You Want on American IdolAmerican Idol features the songbooks of invited musical guests each week during the competition. Here are eight of my picks for musical mentors we would like to have on American Idol.- The Serial DownloaderIt's scary to think that billions of dollars worth of information and media are stolen each day; sometimes even by those living in your own house. Find out the true extent of illegal downloading.
- How to Modify the Hosts File to Block Bad IPs (RIAA / MPAA Etc)This tutorial will show you how to edit the HOSTS file in windows. You can block websites and keep your computer safe!
- How to Block RIAA or MPAA IPsThis tutorial will show you how to install and configure Blocklist Manager. This is useful when you want to stay safe on the web or using P2P. It can also stop ads, government IPs and known bad IP ranges.
