10-10-2007, 05:39 PM
Downloader has to face music
JACQUI GODDARD
FOR Jammie Thomas, who spent her days illegally downloading songs from the internet by groups such as Aerosmith, Green Day and Guns 'n' Roses, it was the day the music died.
But for the six record companies who sued her, a US jury's award of $222,000 for copyright theft represented a significant victory in the battle against the music thieves they say are the scourge of the industry. She must also pay legal costs, potentially doubling the figure.
She was caught using Kazaa, but Limewire is also in the spotlight for future suits.... Given the choice of $15 for an album off Itunes, or $220,000 for illegally sharing music, what do YOU think is the logical choice?
There are other ways of getting the music, but widely known sources such as Kazaa and Limewire are just asking for problems.
JACQUI GODDARD
FOR Jammie Thomas, who spent her days illegally downloading songs from the internet by groups such as Aerosmith, Green Day and Guns 'n' Roses, it was the day the music died.
But for the six record companies who sued her, a US jury's award of $222,000 for copyright theft represented a significant victory in the battle against the music thieves they say are the scourge of the industry. She must also pay legal costs, potentially doubling the figure.
She was caught using Kazaa, but Limewire is also in the spotlight for future suits.... Given the choice of $15 for an album off Itunes, or $220,000 for illegally sharing music, what do YOU think is the logical choice?
There are other ways of getting the music, but widely known sources such as Kazaa and Limewire are just asking for problems.
I'll keep my God, my freedom, my guns, and my money. You can keep "THE CHANGE."