Guess what online music service is looking to offer unrestricted (i.e. non-DRM) music? Surprisingly, it is Yahoo.
Anyone else remember that little program called Napster? What about Allofmp3.com?
In rememberance of this historical occassion, I would like to reference the latest factoids compiled by the EFF:
- The RIAA has sued more than 20,000 music fans for file sharing, yet file sharing continues to rapidly increase both online and offline. When will you stop suing music fans?
- The RIAA has sued over 20,000 music fans for file sharing, who have on average paid a $3,750 settlement. That’s over $75,000,000. Has any money collected from your lawsuits gone to pay actual artists? Where’s all that money going?
- The RIAA has sued over 20,000 music fans for file sharing. Recently, an RIAA representative reportedly suggested that “students drop out of college or go to community college in order to be able to afford [P2P lawsuit] settlements.” Do you stand by this advice? Is this really good advice for our children’s futures?
Mark Cuban has suggested that if/when the RIAA does sue someone, the maximum amount they should be allowed to sue for is a $5/month fine, as it is the “prevailing market” rate for unlimited “legal” downloads.
I personally think the whole IP system is bupkis.
Via Martin Geddes.
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