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They will blame the interweb and pirates for this !!!! Edit: That is probably what 1 record boss/owner makes in a year ![]() |
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fighting a losing battle like this take pure retardation and much rum.. this will continue for a few years.
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If you read any press report from the RIAA their goal for doing this was not about recouping revenue, but education.
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Education? More like intimidation. $16 million for them is worth it if they feel that they are saving millions of dollars by scaring people into not downloading.
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gang members often shoot 12 years old and kill people (sometimes they kill dead people to make a point).
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16,000,000 million is a lot ![]()
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jimmt, you're smarter than that... defending the RIAA is akin to defending the mafia.
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stupidity... its everywhere
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I shed no tears for the RIAA.
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Hmmm looks like there following the M.A.D concept quite well. |
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that is a good business model. spend more then you get returned.
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If it's about education, why not invest the money in to uh... "educational" programs and such?
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No, it is education. I've learned that the RIAA business model is a great way to become a millionaire. (as long as your a billionaire when you start the business.) Also, I've learned that if I want to be rich at everyone elses expense, I will become a lawyer. |
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the legal precidents created may be worth more than the initial funds recovered.
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At least someone is investing in education. ![]() |
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I am patiently awaiting the post by Game... it should be... worthy of a BNS... ![]()
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