File-sharers Face Legal Onslaught

Jenjie · 05-04-2006, 10:07 AM

The music industry has launched a fresh legal assault on people accused of illegal file-sharing.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is taking legal action against nearly 2,000 song-swappers in 10 countries.

The British music industry says illegal file-sharing has cost it £1.1bn over the last three years.

Research firm XTN data said that illegal downloads in the UK have increased by 3% to 28% of music downloads since last September.

Last year the UK record industry's trade association, BPI, won landmark court cases that resulted in two file-sharers paying thousands of pounds in damages for their online activities.

Cheaper prices, the removal of digital rights management (DRM) on tracks, and services that are easier to use would encourage them to move to commercial services, it said.

"Clunky software, difficulty in finding tracks and over zealous protection limiting where customers can play music they've bought are continuing to fuel file-sharing," said Greig Harper, founder of XTN Data.

The new courts cases are aimed at uploaders, the people who make music available on file sharing networks. The IFPI said they are targeting what it calls persistent file-sharers, who typically upload thousands of music files.

If the IFPI wins the cases, the defendants could end up paying compensation of several thousand euros.

In Germany, where 542 people have made financial settlements with the music industry, the average payout is 2,670 euros (£1,900).

But the IFPI is keen to point out that it is not always the uploader who ends up footing the bill. It has warned parents that they are responsible for their children's online activities.

Read the full story at BBC Technology

Black Rose · 05-04-2006, 08:20 PM

You got to be careful now, they might start targeting forums like this one and if they find file sharing they might take the owner to court for file sharing or something (or in the case of the babyshambles forum, shut it down). True it's only a small tip in the ocean but still they fine a 14 year old girl for downloading nursey rythmes before...

Remcoowtje · 05-04-2006, 08:38 PM

but can they fine us when we don't share released music or videos? I thought that was a rule or something but that's now illegal too?!

Black Rose · 05-04-2006, 08:56 PM

B-sides count as copyrighted material under EU law, unreleased materials do not. Also have you seen that other bands mp3 thread?

coldplay_steph · 05-04-2006, 10:16 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave S
You got to be careful now, they might start targeting forums like this one and if they find file sharing they might take the owner to court for file sharing or something (or in the case of the babyshambles forum, shut it down).

Eeek.

I dont want this place to get shut down or for Ian to get in trouble or anything!

Can they really do that!? I never even think about it...

bohs man · 05-04-2006, 10:28 PM

Ive noticed that about the other bands page and have never used it because the sheer volume of copywritten material shared in there is unreal and really should be stopped UNLESS all material shared in there from now on is unreleased or live.I for one would not like to see this forum get shut or people get into trouble because other people are careless with what they share,I know a lot of people will not be happy with what i said but its the truth and its my opinion and I'm entitled to that.

Thanks for listening.

Bohs Man.

Bar · 05-04-2006, 10:55 PM

anyone care to share the soap with me in prison??

*Sarah* · 06-04-2006, 10:26 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by bohs man
Ive noticed that about the other bands page and have never used it because the sheer volume of copywritten material shared in there is unreal and really should be stopped UNLESS all material shared in there from now on is unreleased or live.I for one would not like to see this forum get shut or people get into trouble because other people are careless with what they share,I know a lot of people will not be happy with what i said but its the truth and its my opinion and I'm entitled to that.

Thanks for listening.

Bohs Man.

I second that... I guess it's even more dangerous now. and it truely is getting a bit out of hand in the 'other bands...' thread.

Corum · 06-04-2006, 01:19 PM

Mrs. B, I will share the soap with you anyday.

Rooowwrrrr.

lol

S3n| · 06-04-2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Corum
Mrs. B, I will share the soap with you anyday.

Rooowwrrrr.

lol

Hahaha, we got some action going on!

Bar · 07-04-2006, 12:28 AM

now we need a couple of more members and we can have ourselves a party!

05-04-2006, 10:07 AM	#1
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,810 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	File-sharers Face Legal Onslaught The music industry has launched a fresh legal assault on people accused of illegal file-sharing. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is taking legal action against nearly 2,000 song-swappers in 10 countries. The British music industry says illegal file-sharing has cost it £1.1bn over the last three years. Research firm XTN data said that illegal downloads in the UK have increased by 3% to 28% of music downloads since last September. Last year the UK record industry's trade association, BPI, won landmark court cases that resulted in two file-sharers paying thousands of pounds in damages for their online activities. Cheaper prices, the removal of digital rights management (DRM) on tracks, and services that are easier to use would encourage them to move to commercial services, it said. "Clunky software, difficulty in finding tracks and over zealous protection limiting where customers can play music they've bought are continuing to fuel file-sharing," said Greig Harper, founder of XTN Data. The new courts cases are aimed at uploaders, the people who make music available on file sharing networks. The IFPI said they are targeting what it calls persistent file-sharers, who typically upload thousands of music files. If the IFPI wins the cases, the defendants could end up paying compensation of several thousand euros. In Germany, where 542 people have made financial settlements with the music industry, the average payout is 2,670 euros (£1,900). But the IFPI is keen to point out that it is not always the uploader who ends up footing the bill. It has warned parents that they are responsible for their children's online activities. Read the full story at BBC Technology __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

05-04-2006, 08:20 PM	#2
Black Rose Bear with me Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47,603 My Mood: Location: A strangeland under the iron sea where hopes & fears can make the night train be in perfect symmetry Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 112 Times in 90 Posts	You got to be careful now, they might start targeting forums like this one and if they find file sharing they might take the owner to court for file sharing or something (or in the case of the babyshambles forum, shut it down). True it's only a small tip in the ocean but still they fine a 14 year old girl for downloading nursey rythmes before... __________________ You could take a picture of something you see In the future where will I be? You could climb a ladder up to the sun Or write a song nobody had sung Or do something that's never been done

05-04-2006, 08:38 PM	#3
Remcoowtje Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 749 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	but can they fine us when we don't share released music or videos? I thought that was a rule or something but that's now illegal too?! __________________ Meeting Coldplay: http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1...playingqa3.jpg Coldplay Live: 26-08-05: Sportpaleis Antwerpen 05-06-08: Paradiso Amsterdam (Secret Gig) 02-10-08: Ahoy Rotterdam 03-10-08: Ahoy Rotterdam 04-10-08: Sportpaleis Antwerpen www.thisispangea.com www.myspace.com/pangea5

05-04-2006, 08:56 PM	#4
Black Rose Bear with me Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47,603 My Mood: Location: A strangeland under the iron sea where hopes & fears can make the night train be in perfect symmetry Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 112 Times in 90 Posts	B-sides count as copyrighted material under EU law, unreleased materials do not. Also have you seen that other bands mp3 thread? __________________ You could take a picture of something you see In the future where will I be? You could climb a ladder up to the sun Or write a song nobody had sung Or do something that's never been done

05-04-2006, 10:16 PM	#5
coldplay_steph (The Lukewarm) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,275 Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by Dave S You got to be careful now, they might start targeting forums like this one and if they find file sharing they might take the owner to court for file sharing or something (or in the case of the babyshambles forum, shut it down). Eeek. I dont want this place to get shut down or for Ian to get in trouble or anything! Can they really do that!? I never even think about it...

05-04-2006, 10:28 PM	#6
bohs man The Dubliner! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 946 Location: "I See Seven Towers..." Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ive noticed that about the other bands page and have never used it because the sheer volume of copywritten material shared in there is unreal and really should be stopped UNLESS all material shared in there from now on is unreleased or live.I for one would not like to see this forum get shut or people get into trouble because other people are careless with what they share,I know a lot of people will not be happy with what i said but its the truth and its my opinion and I'm entitled to that. Thanks for listening. Bohs Man. __________________ Chris Martin during performance of Politik in Marlay Park, Dublin 22/06/05: \"Give me light and give me dark. 20,000 Irish in Marlay Park. Give Me Bono and Andrea Corr, Shane McGowan and Christy Moore and open up your eyes!!!!! http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...87/kenoman.gif WHAT A GOAL!!!! "Where do we go nobody know's?" Chris Martin - Marlay Park, Dublin 22/06/05."Some places were born great,Dublin was born a little greater."

05-04-2006, 10:55 PM	#7
Bar Coldplay Geek Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,742 Location: Buenos Aires Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	anyone care to share the soap with me in prison??

06-04-2006, 10:26 AM	#8
Sarah Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14,052 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by bohs man Ive noticed that about the other bands page and have never used it because the sheer volume of copywritten material shared in there is unreal and really should be stopped UNLESS all material shared in there from now on is unreleased or live.I for one would not like to see this forum get shut or people get into trouble because other people are careless with what they share,I know a lot of people will not be happy with what i said but its the truth and its my opinion and I'm entitled to that. Thanks for listening. Bohs Man. I second that... I guess it's even more dangerous now. and it truely is getting a bit out of hand in the 'other bands...' thread. Last edited by Sarah; 06-04-2006 at 10:28 AM.

06-04-2006, 01:19 PM	#9
Corum Hulk Smash... Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,877 My Mood: Location: Home Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mrs. B, I will share the soap with you anyday. Rooowwrrrr. lol __________________ www.coldplaybootlegs.com

06-04-2006, 03:53 PM	#10
S3n\| Provehito in Altum Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Portugal Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Corum Mrs. B, I will share the soap with you anyday. Rooowwrrrr. lol Hahaha, we got some action going on!

07-04-2006, 12:28 AM	#11
Bar Coldplay Geek Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,742 Location: Buenos Aires Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	now we need a couple of more members and we can have ourselves a party!