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A legal question

Date: July 21, 2003 @ 9:05 AM

Okay, so I figured the lawyers forum would be the best place to ask this question. I am wondering about the legality of the suits being filed from the RIAA. So they are doing searches on popular music files, then using the received data to draw up a list of offenders, then submitting letters to the ISP's to curtail this abuse.

So, just because I have a file named 'Metallica.mp3' why does this mean I am being illegal? Shouldn't they have to PROVE that I am guilty of wrongdoing? I mean it might just be a recording of me, singing 'Sanitarium' in the shower, and as I do not have a recording contract, it's a legal file, right?

They ended up going after that college professor because his file had the word 'usher' in it. Why is it that they can begin a lawsuit without first getting required proof, by downloading and confirming the file from the user beforehand.

I am VERY curious to hear why this is allowed.

smelv1n

Date: July 21, 2003 @ 2:09 PM

i like these guys.

some fucker was throwing elbows inthe mosh pit during their set though , i want to kill that little terd." id="55036">i was at the summer sanitarium yesterday, and mudvayne was the opening band. in between songs they were promoting their new cd or whatever and said "we want you all to you listen to this new album, buy it, burn it, download it, whatever, steal it from a friend just listen to our shit!" then started playing their next song

i like these guys.

some fucker was throwing elbows inthe mosh pit during their set though , i want to kill that little terd.

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