Here's the thing, though: the person it was claimed that he'd abused that made the biggest headlines had said it was a case of mistaken identity.
I think there's marginally more fo a case here than there has been in pretty much any other case like this we've seen so far. I still don't think it would get anywhere, but I think that this is one where the case is more "correct".
Yes, because if they don't have it, then the RIAA won't be able to steal your bank details so that you can pay them 1560 times for wtaching The Star Wars Trek.
So, please remind me again why people should obey proprietary "rights" over native "rights".
Moreover, your "Harry Potter" example has already been done. Investigaitn "agents" simply sent a blind DMCa notice in place of, y'know, talking to their marketing department.
No, it really wasn't. Go look up your history. Then come back. Copyright is a purely mercantilist concept, and anyone saying otherwise is literally an ignoramus who should be ignored.
Moreover, "because it's the LAW!!!" is not a valid argument either. Remember the "Rule of Thumb"? Or the law saying that you could own a person?
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Because that'w ehre the money lies.
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I think there's marginally more fo a case here than there has been in pretty much any other case like this we've seen so far. I still don't think it would get anywhere, but I think that this is one where the case is more "correct".
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Steps 2-11) ???
Step 12) STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!
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Get it right.
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Moreover, your "Harry Potter" example has already been done. Investigaitn "agents" simply sent a blind DMCa notice in place of, y'know, talking to their marketing department.
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Moreover, "because it's the LAW!!!" is not a valid argument either. Remember the "Rule of Thumb"? Or the law saying that you could own a person?
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