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Gargamel · 03-31-11, 01:45 PM

I truly think the RIAA and MPAA are examples of what are wrong with capitalism.

Pirating is illegal, but the penalties vastly outweigh the crime. I really think if they made the penalties lower, and a much more reasonable amount, then people would respect the laws better. They would see them as a fair and just law. They were written to punish the mass producers of pirated goods, not the 12 year old kid who wants to grab the latest single.

I agree with the huge fines for the groups that were producing CD's and such is huge volumes. But for the average Joe, it's not even close to reasonable.

03-31-11, 01:45 PM	#7
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,272 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I truly think the RIAA and MPAA are examples of what are wrong with capitalism. Pirating is illegal, but the penalties vastly outweigh the crime. I really think if they made the penalties lower, and a much more reasonable amount, then people would respect the laws better. They would see them as a fair and just law. They were written to punish the mass producers of pirated goods, not the 12 year old kid who wants to grab the latest single. I agree with the huge fines for the groups that were producing CD's and such is huge volumes. But for the average Joe, it's not even close to reasonable. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.