Targets Warned of Music Download Suits

[newyawker99]

The record industry's trade group has warned 204 people suspected of illegally swapping music over the Internet that it plans to file lawsuits against them.

The Recording Industry Association of America started mailing sternly worded warnings last week. Unlike last month's crackdown against 261 alleged song sharers, the targets are being notified before lawsuits are filed.

"In light of the comments we have heard, we want to go the extra mile and offer illegal file sharers an additional chance to work this out, short of legal action," said RIAA president Cary Sherman.

The letters give the recipients 10 days to contact the RIAA to discuss a settlement and avoid a formal lawsuit. The RIAA declined to identify the individuals, but said they were sharing an average of more than 1,000 songs on their computers.

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[bluestateguy]

1. I hope a few of these people say "bring it on"

The only way Cary-Sue and the RIAA fascists can be stopped is for somebody to call them out and say, "see you in court".

[jiacinto]

2. Well

are you going to pay for their attorneys?

[bluestateguy]

3. I won't have to

There is a website set up to raise money for people who are sued or forced into settlements with the RIAA. A defendant who elicits a lot of sympathy can rasie plenty of money, and there would be a lot of lawyers who would take the case for less money just to get the exposure.