I wonder how many of us know someone that has downloaded music off the internet, without paying for it? So tempting isn't it. People of all ages have done it, but reality is that you could be next on the list for a letter to arrive explaining a legal case against you. Recently, letters were sent to 58 colleges warning of possible lawsuits against students. The letters offer students the option of paying a settlement fee based on the number of tunes the student allegedly downloaded illegally or taking the risk of a potentially more expensive lawsuit. Ouch!
How do they track you? The music association isolates Internet addresses that generate high downloading and file-sharing traffic, then asks the school to turn over the identity of those students, so it can get in touch with them.
Recently, one student at a university explained that she had been identified has downloading 272 songs, which could potentially cost $750 per song should her case go to trial, she was offered a settlement fee. The student chose the quicker method of dealing with her actions...... it cost her $3,750. Ouch again! Heck, that's almost the cost of tuition at some schools.
Some colleges/universities are trying to work out better deals for their students, with hopes of finding a cheaper legal way of downloading. Meanwhile, think before you push download.
6 comments:
There have been many people who download songs off the internet illegally. But some also use the file sharing programs like Limewire just to get their fix of music. My brother has gone through this problem once he went to Ohio University. He ended up having to delete Limewire off his laptop and install a program called Ruckus which is basically an old version of file sharing. That is the only file sharing program they are allowed to use on the campus because it's on a closed server where only students can access peoples different accounts and views their music.
Billy Comminos Period 3
Many campuses today are working to create legal ways to share music. Be smart. Check the university policies and think before you push download. You might find yourself with a large bill.
Downloading music illegaly is sometihng that I can say I have never done. However I have thought of doing it. It is very tempting because its free and instead I pay .99 for songs off of iTunes. I think that they should make it cheaper and not be so harsh on people that download illegaly.
i used to use limewire. it just got to be too much of a hassle. and you get so many viruses doing it. i dont think its worth it. if i want music, i tell my mom to go rent cd's from the library. then i import it on my itunes and then my iPod. it works, its free, and i cant get into trouble.
Tariq
Sorry, but I think this "protection" of the music industry is the stupidest thing the government has ever pooped out.
I say that with every once of intellect I have behind it.
Media moguls make millions a year, regardless of illegal mp3 downlands. It's a way for kids to hear your music then they can buy all your shirts and go to your concerts. Sorry, I don't pity them at all.
You still get money, so get over it.
Oh and by the way, this is Lauren Gabbard. Per. 4. =]
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