QUOTE(brahm2)
I don't think I have recently heard of a lawsuit that made sense in the States.. this may just be a Canadian's point of view, but 95% of the lawsuits I read about in American news are ridiculous
In fairness, we only hear about the absolutely ridiculous ones. We have some very bad judges in very high places, doing things a judge ought never do. We really need a strong president or a strong congress (or both), to deal with this.
QUOTE(The unProfessional)
I like to think that the rest of the consumer market would join me on such a cause when it comes to giving the Big Wigs the finger when they step over the line.
So long as the consumer is willing to put up with it, and the consumer obviously is, the RIAA/MIAA will get away with it. End of story. The thing is, though, their does not appear to be an end in sight of this total madness. Another example: A friend told me they went to a movie recently and timed from start to finish 21 minutes worth of television type ads before they saw the movie previews they were forced to sit through for the priveledge of watching the movie.
But what can really be done when the general movie/music consumer is willing to put up with it and congress is continually convinced its a good idea and passes laws in their favour? Lets face it, my boycott of movies and music isnt doing anything. Its teenagers with disposable income and total idiots that are really driving these absurd policies because they are willing to pay and put up with it. We must be in the minority here.