What about Piracy on the high seas? Are they making copies?

Isn't threatening to sue thousands of people unless they pay you when you have little evidence (just an IP address I'm guessing) extortion?

In a truly mature society, all information would be free.

Other than trade secrets. And how to blow up the planet/people. You know what I mean.

>>572064
No, you live in a Corporatist state controlled world, their rules are the rules you live by, until you sheep finally stop being worthless cunts.

If I use raw materials I purchased to create a Ford for myself is it stealing?

Lol, its just like parking tickets but from private companies

HOORAY for being screwed in the ass and the mouth at the same time.

>>572079

Don't be a douche.. All information means all information

Including how to make a nuke (even though that's not real hard anyway)

http://www.copyrightsettlements.com/faq.html

FAQ from the new group collections site, great chart.

Also, glad to see that they are so accommodating.
>Q: What if I don't have money to pay the settlement right now?

>A: CEG may offer monthly payment plans to select individuals. To discuss payment plan options please contact us.

>Q: Can I pay multiple settlements at one time?

>A: Yes, once you have signed in to the settlement system you have the option to pay multiple settlements simultaneously.

>>572064

nothing is anything until people make it so

>>572109

>option to receive a physical copy
>option to receive a digital copy

I loled.

>>572109
>Pay a small one-time fee to settle to a copyright infringement
>to settle to a copyright infringement

>Option to receive an physical copy
>an physical copy

Nice job proofreading.

You know, I would love to get an e-mail offering me a copy of something I downloaded.

Protip, when they are sending out notices numbering in the tens or hundreds of thousands, sure they may sue 1 or 2 to set an example, but there is no way in hell they actually plan on suing anyone who doesn't pay, no company in the world, especially small new companies just trying to cast in on piracy, would have the resources to do so. ACS:Law in Europe has been doing this for a while, they send out thousands of notices, hope some pay, and ignore those who don't.

>>572109
>Q: I can't find the file on my computer, do I still have to settle?
>A: If you cannot locate the file on your computer we normally find that the infringement was the result of a spouse, child, roommate, employee, or business associate uploading, downloading or otherwise sharing the copyright protected material over your internet connection. As a result the file may not reside on your personal computer. Infringements can also result from an unsecured wireless network. In any of these scenarios the Internet Service Provider (ISP) account holder is still legally responsible for, damages, attorneys' fees and court costs due to the infringement(s).


>Q: What if I have an unsecured wireless network/router?
>A: The Internet Service Provider (ISP) account holder is responsible for securing the connection and legally responsible for any infringement(s) that result from an unsecured wireless network/router.

That's bullshit, the RIAA had a number of cases where after suing the account holder, they then sued someone else after it became clear the account holder didn't do it. I'm sure they didn't change who they sued for the hell of it if it was simply the account holder responsible.

>>572215

no garuntees but maybe they changed targets to get MOAR MONIES

I almost want these guys to try and do this shit to me so I can tell to fuck off.

I hope that they sue as many people as possible. If large percent of people in the US who pirate were given one of these lovely notices, you can bet that it would become a big political issue, and it would just become harder and harder to enforce.

Poor RIAA, it must suck that no middleman is needed thanks to the internet.

Meh, most of the music and movie made today aren't worth stealing. Or even watching or listening to for that matter.

>>572390
Is true.

>>572109
>A: CopyrightSettlements.com gives infringers benefits, options, and choices when compared to traditional copyright enforcement agencies.

What choices do you have that you don't with others? Still looks like pay up or be sued to me.

>>572407
And that's what it is. Legal extortion.

Is this really legal? Seems like a lot of bull you send to people that have no knowledge of the law.

Canadian here

You can't touch this
You can't touch this
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You can't touch this
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>>572787
Everything America does, Canada eventually does.

Nucky.