I really couldn't believe it when I saw the headlines. Like WTF man, this is totally ridiculous lah. KNNBCCB, what's wrong with this RIAA? Are they dumb, or dumb? 

The RIAA might have given a clue during testimony by music industry lawyers in the Thomas case.  During the case Jennifer Pariser, the head of litigation for Sony BMG, was called to testify.  Pariser noted that music labels make no money on bands touring, radio, or merchandise, so they are particularly vulnerable to file sharing.  She went on to say that when people steal music the label is harmed.

Pariser believes in a very broad definition of stealing that is echoed by many supporters in the RIAA.  She believes that users who buy songs are entitled to one, and only one copy.  Burning CDs is just another name for stealing, in her mind. "When an individual makes a copy of a song for himself, I suppose we can say he stole a song." Making "a copy" of a purchased song is just "a nice way of saying 'steals just one copy'."

KNN eh, it is written under the consumer's law that we are allowed to make one copy of a cd/dvd that we buy, just as backup. Else, if the main disc spoilt, these nabei music/movie companies will exchange for a new copy meh? This means many ripping programs like Apple's iTunes or Windows Media Player are liable for lawsuits. Outrageous man. RIAA, you're not helping us to technologically advance forward! Eh hello??

Another possible avenue of legal action for the RIAA is the pursuit of businesses that play unauthorized music in stores.  The Performing Rights Society (PRS), Britain's version of the RIAA, may give the RIAA some possible ideas with its pending litigation.  The PRS is suing the Kwik Fit Group, a car repair shop in Edinburgh, for £200,000 in damages.  The case revolves around the complaint that Kwik Fit employees brought in personal radios which they played while working on cars, which could be heard by colleagues and customers.  The PRS says this amounts to a public "performance" and should have entailed royalties.

The possible implications if this litigation succeeds are numerous.  The RIAA could pursue retailers like Borders Books who play music in their restrooms or on their store floors.  They could also seek action against small businesses that have radios in their stores.

CCB! Play radio also cannot! Radio stations pay royalties to play music legally leh. And they earn back thru advertisements in between music and talking. And RIAA wishes to pursue Borders meh? Sure or not, these people. Zun bo? Later the whole world boycott, then you know. Boycott buying music, boycott playing radios, boycott visitng bookstores liek Borders cos no more music, boycott EVERYTHING. And then music artistes will suffer. OMG that means PODcastings will be affected too!

RIAA is seriously pushing its limits. Cmon la there's already balance as it is. Don't ruin it cos it'll just trigger many more catastrophic events.

SONY BMG! I HATE YOU! (I used to like you! Boohooo) If making a copy is stealing, why do Sony phones come with software to rip music CD's!?!?!?!? You hypocrite!