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Originally Posted by candyflip
Suing random people didn't work for the RIAA or MPAA. They spent almost $30 million last year and had a return of under $4 million.
I hope this doesn't bust Steve out in the long run.
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He's got lawyers doing this on a no win no fee basis. If he loses it costs him nothing, if he wins he's in profit from the first $.
How the RIAA or MPAA spent $30 million is beyond me. Isn't this a simple case of getting the IP address and sending out letters? If the person receiving it decides not to pay it's time to go to court. To fight in court cost both sides money. So the pirates that chose to fight are in for a big bill. Those who don't turn up automatically lose, unless a lawyer gets a postponement. Then it's time to receive the checks or send the bailiffs. Who sends the bailiffs, the court or the winner of the damages?
RIAA or MPAA probably lost because they didn't enforce the damages.
The porn industry has no problem looking like the bad guy, we are already the bad guy. The publicity would be great and put the fear into the pirates.
Correct me if I'm wrong as I'm no lawyer. But do it with more than "You don't understand." Like Nathan does.