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Jan
5
DIARIAA CONSUMER RIGHTS SCORE: 3 (out of
10). Last week: 2
Once again the courts save the consumer
from the marauding music industry and overreaching legislation
from political lackeys. Unfortunately the ruling is too late
for the several hundred people who have already settled their
RIAA lawsuits out of fear. The Consumer Rights Score raises
a notch to 3.
Marc Freedman
RIAA SPANKED BY US D.C. APPEALS COURT ON
FILE SWAPPER SUBPOENAS
Can't get identify from simple
subpoena. Must file more difficult and costly "John
Doe" lawsuit ... just like any other plaintiff.
http://biz.yahoo.com
http://pacer.cadc.uscourts.gov
http://news.com.com
http://makeashorterlink.com
http://www.wired.com
BEWARE SCAM FILE SHARING SITES LIKE MP3DOWNLOADHQ.COM
Promise millions of files for one
low fee but only provide links and info on file sharing programs.
http://www.nytimes.com
DUTCH JOINS U.S.: THEIR SUPREME COURT RULES
P2P SOFTWARE IS LEGAL
http://news.com.com
RIAA SUCCEEDS ... IN PUSHING CONSUMERS
TO ENCRYPT THEIR INTERNET ACTIVITIES
http://www.shirky.com
Dec
17
DIARIAA CONSUMER RIGHTS SCORE: 2 (out of
10). Last week: 2
What ever happened to American ingenuity?
The headlines from Canada and Europe show the US loses when
it comes to real solutions and consumer rights. Never fear.
We still win in number of attorneys and power hungry entertainment
associations! The Consumer Rights Score remains at 2 in the
US but gets a 7 in Canada.
Marc Freedman
US LOSES THE FILE SHARING RACE
... CANADA AGAIN PROVES IT'S THE LAND OF COMMON SENSE
Declares P2P Downloading Legal, Levies
Tariff on MP3 Players
http://www.cb-cda.gc.ca
http://makeashorterlink.com
http://news.com.com
... EUROPE OVERTAKES US IN KAZAA FILE SHARING
http://www.reuters.com
US GAO: P2P JUST LIKE OTHER INTERNET SOURCES
FOR ADULT CONTENT
US General Accounting Office
tells Congress adult content isn't any more dangerous
over P2P than web sites and other Internet dissemination.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com
SOUNDFLAVOR: ANALYZES YOUR MUSIC AND PROVIDES
RECOMMENDATIONS
http://www.soundflavor.com
GOD NOT A P2P FAN: TO SMITE BIBLE PIRATES
http://bbspot.com
Dec
9
DIARIAA CONSUMER RIGHTS SCORE: 2 (out of
10). Last week: 2
RIAA sues a few more folks. More studies
show consumers reject RIAA and the music is bad business. It's
another day in paradise. This could be any week over the past
few months. The Consumer Rights Score remains at 2.
Marc Freedman
CONSUMER MUSIC PRICE STUDY VERIFIES MUSIC
IS TOO EXPENSIVE
Consumers expect $5 per album discount
for downloaded music. Optimal price for CD is $13, for downloaded
CD $8.
http://www.ipsos-pa.com
ECONOMICS ANALYSIS OF FILE SHARING AGENTS
People share files as insurance
against paying for music they don't want or that
is overvalued.
http://www.herring.com
MOVIE STUDIOS FIGHT LOSING BATTLE AGAINST
PIRATE FLICKS
"Ripping crews" compete
to distribute movies long before studios release
them.
http://www.latimes.com
ALBUMS ARE DEAD
http://www.usatoday.com
BUY CD LABELS: "WARNING: BUYING THIS
CD FUNDS LAWSUITS AGAINST FAMILIES AND CHILDREN"
http://www.downhillbattle.org
SOARING SONGWRITER REJECTS MAJOR RECORD
LABEL CONTRACT
Insists on artistic integrity
and chooses instead to distribute via CD Baby.
http://www.cnn.com
TWO USERS OF FREENET-BASED P2P NETWORK
ARRESTED
Freenet supposedly makes
its user anonymous.
http://www.afterdawn.com
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