If you've been trying to work out how you can tell you're about to be nailed by the RIAA, and you don't want to fork out $.07, look no further.

NetworkComputing has the answers. Eleven of them, in fact.

11. All the files in your favorite MP3 play list are now "Lars Ulrich sings 'Feelings'"

10. Your KaZaA rating changes to "Defendant"

9. Eminem insults your mother in his next single

8. Recording Industry Association of America president Hillary Rosen sends you e-mail messages with embedded .wav files of heavy breathing

7. All the spam in your inbox is from Motion Picture Association CEO Jack Valenti

6. You get a bill retroactively charging you 99 cents per downloaded track. Total bill: $29,700

5. A Tommy Mottola screen saver suddenly pops up on your computer

4. Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer picket your home with signs that read, "Piracy don't pay my bills"

3. You receive a request from someone using outdated hacker wannabe slang claiming a friend said you could "hook me up" with the latest Snoop Dogg album

2. You suddenly have numerous songs from someone named Avril Lavigne

1. CD-shaped crop circles appear in your backyard

LOL! Those are also warning signs for the apocalypse! I'm new to this site, but believe me, I've been spreading the word. I do internet tech support for major broadband provider. A lot of calls I take involve spyware related issues due to p2p/gaming sites. While I help them with their speed issues, I've been slipping in some opinions here and there about the RIAA, most of which are echoed by our subscibers. I've been referring them to this site. There is strength in numbers. I guess I'll probably be reprimanded eventually, but its for a good cause! I've been glad to hear from most customers that they have NOT let the RIAA scare them, and have continued to download. Power to the people!
BOYCOTT THE RIAA!!!!!!!

Don't compromise yourself and lose your job. Then we'll have one less of us on the inside.

Be circumspect, and be careful. You have a good opp. to gain much needed information, and we lose that if you get fired.

Take care of yourself. It's only music now, the big stuff comes later.

Since this was the newest item here, I wanted to post some stuff I found.

RIAA (Record Industry Association of America)
1330 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 775-0101
Fax: (202) 775-7253
webmaster@riaa.com

Ok here are the instructions for instant fun:
1. Call Telephone number
2. Press 1 to type to leave a message for last names with riaa
3. Fun names to type are
76736= ROSEN (as in Hillary Rosen)
743-7626=SHERMAN (as in Cary Sherman)
4. Leave a message with your feelings on the recent actions, or just yell an obscenity

nyer82

Don't they got caller ID or trace your call?

Good article: "RIAA nails 1,000 music-lovers in 'new Prohibition' jihad" at
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/31833.html

I can understand that they want to protect their investment... but sending 57 million teenagers to prison for 5 years for downloading a song (the new bill)? The USA won't have much of a workforce left, and I don't think there is sufficient prison space. The RI@@ needs to rethink before a higher power turns them all into giant rats (TNN - Gary the Rat - great show).

And very few of their "artists" are any good anyway... I've noticed that a musician who is making music for money is not as likely to produce real, creative art as a person who is just doing it for fun. I'm proud to say my favorite bands have not jumped on the sue-the-fans bandwagon (in fact one of them, Astral Projection, recently decided to make all their mp3s free online, and it's a multi-million-listener band too. So I bought all their CDs in appreciation. Damn nice music).

I wonder if I can call the RIAA and ask if they would mind returning to me the money I paid for the few RIAA albums I have? I don't think I want them anymore, knowing where the money is going. It's like buying crack... that's just not a group of people I want to support, no matter what their product is.

Where is a good, French-revolution-style, guillotine-wielding mob when you need it?

Hoorah for all of you!! I'll keep sharing as long as I can touch the keyboard. When that happens I'll have my Grand children d/l things and e-mail them. That will add 25 new users plus 20 parents. I guess Hubby and I and the 45 new users will help on beating the RATS.

Now that funny!

FYI AOL Time Warner has not received any subpoenas, according to Yahoo News. Verizon has gotten the most.....

WOW. So, is the RIAA retarded? Or just sickeningly greedy? I understand the desire to protect an investment, but $750 to $150,000 PER SONG is disgusting. No need for it at all. Maybe, just maybe, if the music industry stopped pumping out liquid shit, then people would buy the albums again. I haven't purchased a new album since 1995, and don't intend to start until the whiners at the RIAA wise up, grow up, and drop the foolish lawsuit idea. Wait, didn't something similar to this happen a couple hundred years ago? Oh, that's right, Prohibition. Of course, Prohibition worked, I mean, no one drinks alcohol now, right? And why aren't they cracking down on used cd stores? Aren't they robbing the RIAA of precious money?

"Prohibition worked, I mean, no one drinks alcohol now, right?"

You rock! Can I use that quote?

Sure can, it's served me well in the past.
By the way, I've seen these crop circles you speak of. Those from other worlds are coming back and collecting their kind (*cough* RIAA execs *cough*). Inhuman bastards. Anyway, give 'er shit.

8. Recording Industry Association of America president Hillary Rosen sends you e-mail messages with embedded .wav files of heavy breathing

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Hey, I wonder if they nail you for sharing the breathing.wav .


1. CD-shaped crop circles appear in your backyard

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NO!!!! I was hoping for fairies! NOTHING MAKES SENSE ANYMORE! GET THE KIRBY O.S.T.S! AND THE SALADSHOOTER!

If anyone actually does call the RIAA, and tells them off and stuff try to use a prepaid calling card or something, or block your ID by dialing *67. Who knows what these assholes are capable of. Tel: (202) 775-0101
Please call though, send them a message, I already did.

i'm glad i had this checklist...

i thought something was up when mcgruff the crime dog came and dusted my cdrs for prints

Fuck the RIAA if the RIAA even threats to sue you tell them to fuck off and go suck dicks.. Give them this website too: http://www.amishrakefight.org/gfy/. America is the land of the FREE, in the back of my CD it doesnt say sharing music is illegal, well it does, but it doesnt say I can get sued $750 to $150g per song.. For all we know it can be a $1 per song...

And does the RIAA REALLY KNOWS THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS $150GS? I mean, do you think a hillbilly (NO OFFENSE) who shares music is really going to afford $10million just because he shared a couple of songs? No. So the RIAA isnt going to make much profit. Stupid RIAA they are so fucked up...

Even IF (See how I use IF) the R(Eally) I (Ignorant) A (Asshole) A (Assosiation) is going to file a lawsuit, Ill just use one of these 3 excuses:

1. Fuck you and go suck a dick
2. I was just making backups and I was downloading, and I didnt know I was sharing!
3. Fuck off its a free country!

(REAL SORRY FOR THE BAD LANGUAGE, BUT IM PISSED OF WHAT THE RIAA IS DOING!)

To be honest, I am a little worried..Last week I got a very nasty e-mail from the BSA (not Boy scouts--LOL) Business Software alliance informing me that I was violating copywrite laws and etc..Listed the files that I was sharing @ 6 .exe (Windows XP, Office for xp--etc) They had my full name and my user name on Kazaa--I was sharing almost 4k tunes....Do the math @ $750 a file = $3 Million dollars in fines----Wholly fucking christ..I think I am gonna disappear for awhile

I am gonna try to copy and paste the notice--


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Please read this entire message, review the required action(s) below, and send a prompt
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From: Comcast Abuse Department [abuse@comcast.net]

Comcast has been made aware that you have violated the Comcast Service Agreement and/or
Acceptable Usage Policy. These policies can be found at
http://www.comcast.net/terms. Failure to comply with these policies may
result in a permanent termination of your service. The account holder is solely
responsible for any and all activities performed from the Comcast service. Please read
the following information carefully to ensure that you understand the violation, our
policies, and what you need to do to respond to this warning.

Type of violation: Distribution of Copyrighted Material

Related Policy: Acceptable Usage Policy
Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to, using the Service, Customer Equipment, or the Comcast
Equipment to:

(i) undertake or accomplish any unlawful purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, posting, storing, transmitting or disseminating information, data or material which is libelous, obscene, unlawful, threatening, defamatory, or which infringes the intellectual property rights of any person or entity, or which in any way constitutes or encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any local, state, federal or international law, order or regulation;

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(xiv) run programs, equipment, or servers from the Premises that provide network content or any other services to anyone outside of your Premises LAN (Local Area Network),
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Explanation: Comcast has received notification of alleged copyright infringement
originating from the Comcast account registered to you.

Action Required: We will require your timely assistance in blocking accessibility to
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be resolved quickly. We will therefore require your immediate investigation into this
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**NOTE**
Additionally, please be advised that should Comcast receive further copyright
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Related Logs / Evidence:


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Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:00:41 -0400
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RE: SECOND NOTICE of Unauthorized Distribution of the following copyrighte=
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Intuit Quicken
McAfee VirusScan
Microsoft Office
Symantec Norton SystemWorks

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has determined that the connection lis=
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, is using a FastTrack network to offer unlicensed copies of copyrighted=20=
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programs published by the BSA's member companies.

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Network: KaZaA
IP Address:
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Username: Basson89@KaZaA


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Basson89, just reply, all they said was they would "terminate" your comcast account.. Dont be scared just quit sharing those software and they shouldnt do anything (But never give up sharing fully)

Basson89- I recently got a similar letter from comcast. Only they said I was sharing 2 programs. And the username quoted was the default KaZaa Lite one. So I'm not too worried as their case against me is a little weak. Not to mention the only thing other than my IP and a KaZaa username that thousands probably use, are a couple filenames which cannot be proved beyond a reasonable doubt to not be trialware. The full version programs just happen to be the same size as the trialware. They can't punish you for distributing programs already freely available from the publisher's website. I sent Comcast a reply basically telling them the same thing I said here and told them to investigate all these broad acusations from RIAA, MPAA and BSA before assuming I was guilty and that they sold us on faster web experiences, downloads, audio and video and need to think twice before performing a bait 'n switch. Don't not reply to the letter because then Comcast will assume you are guilty.

Basson89- I recently got a similar letter from comcast. Only they said I was sharing 2 programs. And the username quoted was the default KaZaa Lite one. So I'm not too worried as their case against me is a little weak. Not to mention the only thing other than my IP and a KaZaa username that thousands probably use, are a couple filenames which cannot be proved beyond a reasonable doubt to not be trialware. The full version programs just happen to be the same size as the trialware. They can't punish you for distributing programs already freely available from the publisher's website. I sent Comcast a reply basically telling them the same thing I said here and told them to investigate all these broad acusations from RIAA, MPAA and BSA before assuming I was guilty and that they sold us on faster web experiences, downloads, audio and video and need to think twice before performing a bait 'n switch. Don't not reply to the letter because then Comcast will assume you are guilty.

How about some useful information here
instead of this dumb joking around.
How can a person MASK their IP while using Kazaa or other program.
Any Ideas please

If you insist on using KaZaa use the latest KaZaa Lite or K++ versions(2.4) a good firewall and Peerguardian.

It seems the only thing safe to be sharing/downloading on KaZaa/FastTrack lately is porn as RIAA, MPAA and the BSA are starting to crack down.

Your best bet is to use Filetopia. DC or IRC. Although it probably isn't long before IRC isn't safe.

How does a person insult you and ask for your help at the same time? Check above.

It IS a pity.

As of tomorrow afternoon (July 22, 2003), I will be joining those of you whom are using broadband Internet connections through Mediacom's Online high-speed service.

However, at the present time, I have decided (as of last week) to remove KaZaA Media Desktop from my computer, and to not trade music files on the 'net for now...or at least until this whole file-sharing controversy is resolved by Congress or the courts in our favor.

I'm sorry, but I can't afford to take the chance that I could be sued for $750 to $150k per song.

Even if I were to remove the material from my shared folder and put it in a different one not accessible through the KaZaA network, there's still the off-chance that any file I download which ends up in that shared folder could be seen and reported, along with my IP address, which will become static with the new service tomorrow.

I will have to see some people on here give some concrete proof that KaZaA Lite or K++ will indeed block IP addresses and shared folders from showing before I decide to download this new version of the software.

I know one of my friends says that I shouldn't worry about this whole issue, saying that I should simply remove music files promptly from the Shared folder after downloading them, along with disabling the sharing on that software.

But right now, I'm kinda concerned myself, though, and I would rather not take chances until the heat dies down (if it does).

Have anyone else here decided to do similar to me?

I have an idea, though I personally wouldn't be able to take part since I live too far away...

Why not have those of you who reside in NYC take to the streets on August 1 & 2, and picket outside MTV's Times Square studios during TRL or other shows that utilize their studio, and hold up signs encouraging people to BOYCOTT RIAA and ALL of its artists!!

DeanSB2000

DeanSB2000! i love it! great idea! *rummaging around in drawer* i know i have those plane tickets to NYC here somewhere really though man, brilliant, if we could get a group orginized to do that, it would be great to tell the RIAA to fuck off while their own bands are on the show

Hillary rosen will only do heavy breathing if you are a female. SHES A DYKE. I bet she could probably do a good prison impersonation of "PACK OF NEWPORTS AND YER ASS IS MINE MOTHER FUCKER" like a bull dyke though.
I think we should ask her how she would do heavy breathing to males.
Hell why even bother,HA, you'll probably see that in the enquirer next month.

Hi there gang. I just like to let you all know that I read this article from the wired news. It stated that the RIAA tried, but failed its attempt to add to the anti-terrorist bill that they would be allowed to hack into a persons' computer and do whatever they wanted. That right there would be a violation of your privacy. I'm glad it failed, but those RIAA bastards are trying to push the senate to admend to this bill and add to it. This admendment the bastards would not give the information out to the press. NAILL THOSE BASTARDS!! BOYCOTT THE BASTARDS!!
On another note, I have friends that live in NYC. I'll be asking them to create posters to spread the word on the next trl at the mtv studios. We shall not fail, but prevail!! Goliath (RIAA) shall fall to 60 million Davids' in the USA and not counting the rest of the world that shall be joining our fight!!!

Basson:
I got a PHONE CALL from my ISP similar to this about a year ago. I was - honest - accidentally sharing a copy of Nortons. I guess the BSA (Bull Suckers Anonymous?) got a copy from me, called my ISP (which btw was a little hick town phone company with NO national holdings), and they called me.
The answer? I moved the files, and I've not heard from them since.
I'm still wondering tho, as are a lot of people Im sure...
If THEY are d/ling stuff to see who's sending stuff, aren't THEY taking part in an illicit act as well? Seems a bit circular to me.
ttmmm

At the moment I've taken out Kazaa (Not that I never shared any files), firewalled any ports used by P2P programs and wiped all MP3 files from my system using a secured wipe program. However there will come a time soon when P2P will live and be secured. Many people are working on it.

At the moment I've taken out Kazaa (Not that I never shared any files), firewalled any ports used by P2P programs and wiped all MP3 files from my system using a secured wipe program. However there will come a time soon when P2P will live and be secured. Many people are working on it.

I too have removed Kazaa from my PC. I still have WinMX, but I pretty much only use that for getting episodes of older TV shows that aren't readily available in the states. I do worry however, that I did run Kazaa with shared .mp3 files after the date the RIAA supposedly started collecting info. So for a period of a few weeks I was exposed to them. Now I do have a few things in my favor, hopefully. One, I didn't leave my PC on all day, just a few hours a night after work. And I wasn't exactly sharing thousands of songs, maybe 150-200 tops. I know that is still enough to screw me, but compared to a lot of other Kazaa users that's small potatoes. Like a few others here, I've decided that sharing music right now is just not worth the risk.

Ok I have to say something. If you are one of those people who will be sued in the millions? Me probably billions... you are not going to owe one dime. In order for them [US gov] or whoever sues you, u have to have assets, and if you dont have assets in the millions.. DONT WORRY ABOUT IT.

As for prohibition, prohibition was not a couple hundered years ago, but only 80. It was for different reasons, not to be compared to this. [Just saying this so if anything were to happen..u dont wanan sound like a damn fool IE RIAA.] You gotta know ur enemy to beat the evil.

For you people who are with comcast, READ THE USER AGREEMENTS!!!!! Read in it that comcast has the right to invade your privacy and allowed to hack into your computer. I bet you, you will not find it. SUE THE LIVING FUCK OUT OF THEM. Puntive damages are in the millions. True when you sue a company you cannot so soo much over what they have, but you can sue pretty much to that point.

As for the kazaa issue [the new law] If you delete kazaa now, you WILL not get prsecuted. If you do..SUE JUST ABOUT EVERYONE IN THE FEDERAL GOV. There are these laws called Ex Post Factor. It is in the constitution. It means that if there is no law concerning the issue, and then all of thesudden now there is, the people who are broke the new law before, cannot be prosecuted. To put it this way, if lets say murder was not illegal. You go up to the RIAA, put a lot of bullet holes in those evil motherfukers. The three days later, the government passes an anti-murder law, you CANNOT be prosecuted for it.

This is fact folks. It is called common sense. Common sense will dictate that the government and RIAA cannot sue 250 million americans and expect to get that money. The government cannot jail 250 million americans. This is just another bullshit thing, by this bullshit government, trying to infringe on people's rights. This is what you get too. People for some reason are always willing to give up some liberities to "FEEL" more secure.

It is time to say NO. It is time to say that I will not let my rights be trampled by some foriegn investors and hollywood. It is time to act. It is time to stand up, maybe alone, maybe with millions, maybe the entire worlds and voice our opinion. People do not realize but we do have a voice, and its very strong. There is also a huge election year. And I say, VOTE EVERY INCUBNENT OUT OF OFFICE.

I just also want to say that bush is raking in the money. If you think he isnt getting anything out of this, you are wrong. Just look at the numbers, and how this government works. If there is a scandle in the government, you can be sure that 90% of it all comes directly from the president. Someone on here, RUN FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Run for congress. Hell, run for Presidnet. You got a lot of time still to sign for petitions. Just know the facts. The government is trying to reduce our freedome to give some business more money and as well as the government more money to spend on invading sovereign nations.

STAND UP... TAKE CHARGE... DO SOMETHING

Good job Vinyalman. In my case I used the Kazaa Lite with no sharing and masking of IP. However I did download a couple of files that law was enacted but took them off. Yesterday I took off Kazaa Lite Plus as well as the MP3's so there's nothing there to look at.

can the riaa only sue you if they sent you a warning in the past and you refused to comply?

I wonder about that Tom. I wouldn't mind if I got a warning letter first. However I don't think that's the case but I can be wrong.

yeah, if i got a warning letter i would stop sharing the copywrited files but it seems the mission of the riaa is to make sure no teenager can ever afford to buy a cd again

Yes. If you do get sued, and don't have the money, just file for bankruptcy, start over, and do it again.

Or move to Canada, start over, and do it again.

but are they supposed to send you a warning that you are sharing copywrited songs before they sue you into submission?