“Of course I made MP3 copies, they’re like hidden in safes all around the world”: Wu-Tang Clan album owner is sued for illegal distribution
“Of course I made MP3 copies, they’re like hidden in safes all around the world”: Wu-Tang Clan album owner is sued for illegal distribution
The lawyers will be happy, at least
I’m not a lawyer but somehow “admitting you did the thing you’re being accused of, multiple times” doesn’t seem like the soundest legal strategy.
41 0 ReplyNot a fan of Shkreli but if he bought the record he should be able to make backup copies of it, as long as they’re private
36 5 ReplyIf I’m understanding the article correctly, not making copies seems to have been a condition of the sale.
20 2 ReplyFor a normal sale of property, sure. But the terms of this specific purchase included wording to not do that, allegedly.
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“doesn’t seem like the soundest legal strategy” seems to be this guy’s whole way of life
14 0 ReplyHaha yeah that does seem to be the case.
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MP3? gross. .FLAC
26 2 ReplyThis is not a man renowned for his good judgement.
8 0 ReplyFlac? Gross. Wav.
3 11 Replywav is just worse
15 1 ReplyWav? Gross. Mp3.
5 2 ReplyFLAC is lossless though (except for 32-bit WAVs)
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On the one hand, copyright law is an illegitimate institution.
On the other hand, this schmuck deserves to suffer.
9 0 ReplyEverything about this is serious and wasting the law's time. Here's the thing. You sold your thing. It's no longer your thing to decide about.
7 0 ReplyI know what I'm about to download.
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