Because arresting people for misdemeanors is costly and inefficient. People are not scared of misdemeanor charges.
Once it is escalated to a felony expect to see several very high profile cases of "ordinary average citizens" arrested tried and imprisoned for 20+ years.
Not quite as effective as a guillotine in the town square, but close.
I expect several groups will approach Summit behind closed doors and help them bankroll a quick and quiet settlement. The companies that depend on DMCA abuse cannot allow a ruling against them.
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see also: Righthaven, Winklevoss
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I didn't think it would work.
Now
¿How do I get him out of my family room?
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made my day right there.
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Just looking at the raw numbers, 8000 titles @ a buck a piece, seems like that could provide a pretty decent revenue stream even at a low percentage.
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*waits for more Sownage*
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Once it is escalated to a felony expect to see several very high profile cases of "ordinary average citizens" arrested tried and imprisoned for 20+ years.
Not quite as effective as a guillotine in the town square, but close.
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I've been getting that same feeling.
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Re: Might as well be a $4 judgement.
I thought Canadians didn't fight, they play hockey.
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