Is the RIAA after people downloading movies or just music?

**DiddlySquat** · July 17th, 2003, 11:39 PM

Is the RIAA after people downloading music AND movies or just music? Thanks

**Wolfie** · July 17th, 2003, 11:44 PM

The RIAA interest is in ppl sharing music (movie copyrights is the domain of the MPAA). However I would not be surprised if MPAA is watching the RIAA's recent tactics with great deal of interest. They might end up using the same methods in the future if they are successful.

**DiddlySquat** · July 17th, 2003, 11:46 PM

Thanks a LOT. I was scared there for a second. So the MPAA isnt monitoring downloads yet?

**Wolfie** · July 17th, 2003, 11:53 PM

I am sure they are monitoring and some ppl have received cease and desist letters from thier ISP for sharing certain movies.
However its not as extensive and organized the RIAA's recent claim that they'll start sueing en mass after they collect enough info on ppl sharing music.

**DigitalJunkie** · July 17th, 2003, 11:55 PM

If you have $15 to $20 in your pocket right now to buy one item, which would you think will be better value for your money, DVD or CD?

Personally, I would buy DVD!

**Lucian** · July 18th, 2003, 12:26 AM

neither, donate it to the Eff
http://www.eff.org

**matt merch** · July 18th, 2003, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by DiddlySquat
Is the RIAA after people downloading music AND movies or just music? Thanks

they are tracking ppl who d/l movies on bittorrent

**tamarisk** · July 18th, 2003, 04:38 AM

The RIAA is after music downloads

The MPAA is after movie downloads.

**maartendc** · July 18th, 2003, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by tamarisk
The RIAA is after music downloads

The MPAA is after movie downloads.

Wow, you must have an IQ of 250 for knowing that!

Anyway, I would buy dvd, its better value..

But I recently (yesterday) bought a cd, just because I really like the artist, and he deserves my support. (and it was only 14 $/€)

**thewhitrbbit** · July 19th, 2003, 01:49 PM

i'm scared, but i'll be terrified when the software people start tracking.

Gotta try to get Adobe Encore before it's too late.

**notbob** · July 19th, 2003, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by thewhitrbbit
i'm scared, but i'll be terrified when the software people start tracking.

Gotta try to get Adobe Encore before it's too late.

they already do

that's the BSA (business software alliance), and they send ISP letters too (mostly for Adobe and Macromedia products, no joke!)

**phalkon30** · July 19th, 2003, 02:32 PM

Right now, I don't believe they track what you download, only what you share, so get it before people stop sharing it...but past that

BTW, 2800 posts baby YEAH

**Wolfie** · July 19th, 2003, 04:39 PM

LMAO @ Phalkon's sig.

Great sig, dude!

BTW, congrates on your 2800th. :-)

**Theinfamousone** · July 19th, 2003, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by maartendc
Wow, you must have an IQ of 250 for knowing that!

Anyway, I would buy dvd, its better value..

But I recently (yesterday) bought a cd, just because I really like the artist, and he deserves my support. (and it was only 14 $/€)

If I liked the artist a lot, but they were signed with one of the 5 big labels, I would just donate it to them, I'm sure they allow for donations through their website via paypal. If it was an indie label, I'd buy the CD. If I wanted to get the highest quality and was really anal about quality of music, I'd just go on amazon.com or ebay and buy it used from someone that way I'm not supporting the RIAA.