Okay, glad I got your attention. I'm not saying that I am against everything the RIAA stands for, but they have been taking things WAY over the top (I don't illegally download anyway). They are known as "the corporate bullies of the music world." And I have no doubts the RIAA one of the most despised groups in America right now. Their sole purpose seems to be suing people for copyright infringement. Several stories involve the RIAA suing people that don't even have a computer, let alone Internet access. "In their ‘offer to settle’ threat letter they claim that if the supposed music pirate does not take the out of court settlement for about $3,500 then RIAA will go to court and demand payment of $750 per pirated song." Isn't that crazy?!!?!? I don't know about you, but I think that's overkill! That is EVIL! I mean, the amount that RIAA loses per song is only $0.70, not $750!!!!!
I found these articles quite enlightening...so, help yourself:
http://www.bloggernews.net/12039
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2006/11/02/downloading-lawsuit-children.html
http://www.bizreport.com/2006/11/riaa_under_fire_for_750_lawsuits_over_70_cent_songs_1.html
http://www.curlio.com/article/9363/last/MP3.com_returns_to_the_MP3_scene
http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/8114.cfm
Oh, one more thing! Just for a little comic relief and a lot of fun: http://www.jinx.com/scripts/products.asp?search=RIAA
(my favorite might just be the RIAA TP! HEHE!)
