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Lets Paint The Kettle Black,Do You Have A Bitch On Whats Going On Around The Site Or Any Thing Negative To Report
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RIAA seeks 1.65 Trillion for AllofMp3.com
Allofmp3Yes you read correctly not 1.65 Million not 1.65 Billion but 1.65 Trillion dollars is the amount of the Lawsuit against AllofMp3.com this number is beyond ridiculous that I cannot even start to comprehend what these idiots over at the RIAA are thinking.
This number may be so ridiculous that they may finally draw the attention of the general populous in this country to see how insane this organisation is. If I knew how many artist their were we could come up with a number of how much each would collect if the RIAA was actually able to collect on such a insane number.
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24. December 2006 @ 09:57 |
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Ireland, the rest of the country could give a damn. $1.65. trillion, and where would the trial take place? How can they sue a company in Russia and expect to collect a penny? If the people cared, they would have stopped buying cds and dvds a long time ago.
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RIAA seeks 1.65 Trillion for AllofMp3.com
Allofmp3Yes you read correctly not 1.65 Million not 1.65 Billion but 1.65 Trillion dollars is the amount of the Lawsuit against AllofMp3.com this number is beyond ridiculous that I cannot even start to comprehend what these idiots over at the RIAA are thinking.
This number may be so ridiculous that they may finally draw the attention of the general populous in this country to see how insane this organisation is. If I knew how many artist their were we could come up with a number of how much each would collect if the RIAA was actually able to collect on such a insane number.
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:O
Now they've done it......
EDIT: *Shakes head* its the glitch in the auto quote^^.
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24. December 2006 @ 11:15 |
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Ok Update:
I'm finally back home but not for long. I've been doing good during the day with my heart rate lower than my normal(Its still a normal range). But at night(Like 10 PM) it will go back up to the 130s even with the medicine im taking. ANd the wierdest part about it is my heart rate goes up when im laying down and when i stand up it goes down.Shouldn't it be the other way around? lol. Anyway since my heart rate was finally down they can see my individual beats in more detail and they said Atrial Flutter. I was so pissed because thats what i said all along so i basically got admitted for no reason. They wanted to cardiovert me today but fortunetley i had eaten something and you can't eat before an operation(Because of Anestisia reasons). So I finally convinced them to let me go home for the holidays and I will be going back for my operation on Tuesday.
I guess I can take that.
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24. December 2006 @ 11:23 |
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Man, that's unlucky tocool, but at least you get the hols @ home. :)
Have to thrash you @ AA some other time then ;)
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The RIAA, you and I
p2pnet.net News:- 2006 has been a year of shame and ignomy for the members of the Big 4 Organized Music cartel. The writing is on the wall, bright and clear. Their time as the vampires of both the on- and offline worlds of music is almost done.
Their RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) accused DeMark Liggins, representing himself, of copyright 'violation," trying to have him found 'guilty' of the non-existent crime of file sharing.
But it failed. As Recording Industry vs The People explains, the court ruled, "In his [Liggins'] responses to the requests for admissions, Plaintiff did not admit that he copied or distributed any of Plaintiffs' recordings. Plaintiffs have not demonstrated the absence of a genuine issue of material fact, and their motion is therefore due to be denied."
This doesn't mean the case is over. But Liggins can demand a jury trial and to date, the RIAA hasn't risked letting things go that far. It prefers to keep things running up to, but not including, trial. When the time approaches for RIAA lawyers to actually stand in front of 12 Americans, ordinary people just like their victims, they cut and run in the manner of all bullies.
Blustered and blundered
Almost exactly a year ago last Christmas, Patti Santangelo, the single mother of five children, decided she wouldn't be beaten down by the multi-billion-dollar Big 4's RIAA. When it tried to extort $7,500 in 'settlement' money to leave her alone after falsely accusing her of being an illegal distributor of copyrighted music, she refused to pay.
Instead, she elected to force it and its team of expensive lawyers into a New York court room where they'd be compelled to try to prove their case in front of a jury of her peers ------ and their customers.
RIAA is short for Recording Industry Association of America, but it couldn't be less American. To all intents and purposes, it's owned and operated by EMI (Britain), Vivendi Universal (France) and Sony BMG (Japan and Germany), with Warner Music as the only US component. And even that's run by a Canadian.
Warner, et al, blustered and blundered but finally had to abandon their specious claim against Patti, although not before they'd put her and her family through a long year of grief and misery. And having lost their bid to blackmail her into handing over $7,500, they're now suing Michelle and Bobby, two of her children.
However, neither Patti nor Michelle or Bobby are giving up and new chapters in their story, starting with an online petition which'll be launched just after Christmas, will open in the New Year.
The Big 4 believe they can drop out when cases reach the point where they have to be proven. The media is exposure already gained is enough, their strategy says, and indeed, it used to be like that. The carefully crafted flim-flam press releases implied thousands of Americans had been found 'guilty' copyright infringement when in fact, not one person has yet gone to trial.
But the bizarre sue 'em all marketing scheme dreamed up by the major record labels, and now aso employed by companies in other corporate sectors, is causing a massive paradigm shift.
We hold the whip hand
The Big 4 have, individually and together, splashed hundreds of of millions of dollars which, not at all incidentally, would have been better spent wooing instead of suing their customers, to re-define the people upon whom they depend, characterizing them through the mainstream media as unprincipled thieves out to rob the innocent and hard-working labels and their contracted artists.
That isn't true. Their customers aren't thieves. They are, all of them, intelligent men, women and children who expect to be treated fairly, not like brainless idiots who have to be sued to into behaving reasonably.
The labels are coming face-to-face with a double-headed horror they've never had to confront before: competition and an informed customer base. Because for the first time in history, thanks to the internet, men, women and children everywhere can, and do, communicate person-to-person, p2p, through blogs, web sites, irc, charts, IM, texting and so on, 24/7, 12/12.
They're all 'customers' with free will instead of 'consumers' with none and they're asking themselves (and each other) if they really want cartel 'product'.
And they're finding that with the wealth of free and reasonably priced music made available through the p2p networks and growing numbers of indpendent artist and download sites, the answer is a resounding No!
Marshal McLuhan's global village is becoming a global universe. The Powers that Used to Be are doing everything they can to convince us we depend on them, but that's nonsense. It's the other way around.
We hold the whip hand, and we've only just begin to use it.
They'd better stay tuned because 2007 could be a watershed year not for them, but for us.
Cheers! And all the best for the New Year ...
Jon Newton - p2pnet
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24. December 2006 @ 13:36 |
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Xmas letter from Patti Santangelo
p2pnet.net:- Hi Jon:
First, a very healthy and happy holiday season to you and all your readers who have been so supportive of our efforts. I say "our," because the effort is no longer just mine; "efforts" includes everyone who made donations of any sort, my lawyers ? Jordan Glass and, before him, Ray Beckerman, and all the people who help them, my children, especially Bobby and Michelle, who are now being attacked themselves for things they allegedly did when they were 12 and 16, and all the other defendants and their attorneys who are also standing up for themselves against the RIAA.
Even our detractors are helping us: the RIAA "shills" who post hateful messages here and elsewhere, and even those who just genuinely disagree - at least they're opening the dialogue.
I think (and hope) your readers and donors see we've made a difference for those of us who've been sued by the RIAA: that we can stand up to them, that we can enforce our legal rights; that we have at least the same rights as they do; and, that we should all stand up to them as much as possible.
Now, I'm not being glib or cavalier about "standing up" to the RIAA: I know how much I'm in debt over this, even though I could have settled for their initial demand of $7,500.00 (you'll be reading some discrepancies about this number, but it was $7,500.00, and not a penny less). I realize other people like me can't afford lawyers, and that the p2pnet community can't support every defendant. I'm truly blessed that you have all been willing to take a chance on me, someone you don't know and have no reason to trust.
I hope you see that your kindness and faith have been worth it. The fact that the RIAA dropped the case against me shows what we've been able to accomplish so far.
They dropped it "without prejudice", which means they can still sue me all over again, but we're not going to sit still for that and wait to be victimized all over again. I know I was silent for a long time, but there was a purpose for that.
Now they're attacking my kids, there's little motivation to do anything other than treat it as a full scale war, just as they've done.
Isn't it interesting how the chairman of Warner's (I think it was for Warner Canada) own children's downloading was resolved with a "good talking to" and that he wants to keep the information secret within his family. But the rest of us, accused of stealing from the same company, are sued, publicly humiliated, and brought to our financial knees.
I was asked whether I thought that the holiday season would make them see things more charitably. I think the activities you have seen publicly answer that loudly. While it's important to remember they have their legal rights, it's equally important to remember we also have ours.
Just after Christmas, I'll be opening an online petition to send to the US Congress. I'll keep you informed about the URL and other information, and I hope you'll join with me again to right this societal wrong. It's wrong at so many levels - I think Jordan wrote it best, so paraphrasing him:
It's our country; let's take it back!
A healthy and safe holiday season to all and, again, on behalf of myself and my children, thank you all for the generosity of spirit, kindness, and financial and personal support you have shown me all year long.
Patti Santangelo
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24. December 2006 @ 13:40 |
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Xmas email from Michelle & Bobby
p2pnet.net News:- Dear Jon ---My brother and I just wanted to let you all know how much your support means to us. We have to take a stand for what's right, and our mom has started all of us along that path.
We've been accused of many things, which our attorney tells us we can't talk about directly at this time, but which will come out at trial.
It's heartwarming, especially at this time of year, to know so many people have stood by our mom over the last year, and we've received great support from everyone and we really appreciate it.
Thank you all for considering us.
We know it makes a difference for us to have your kindness and support behind us, and we hope that what we are doing will help other children, teenagers, and young adults (and their parents) to deal with the lawsuits being thrown at them, too.
Let's hope that the new year sees the end of these types of lawsuits!
Happy and safe holidays too all,
Michelle and Bobby Santangelo
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24. December 2006 @ 14:07 |
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no bitching from me, using the thread as an excuse to wish loads of you regulars a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year as it's officially Christmas Day (well 7mins ago) here in the UK
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24. December 2006 @ 14:09 |
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TIME TO PAD ME POSTS..
MERRY CHRISTMAS CREAKY....AND ALL
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24. December 2006 @ 16:13 |
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Dang it ireland just got home from work and seen this and started laughing out loud.To You and all the other AD members have a Merry Christmas. Chris
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25. December 2006 @ 03:27 |
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you must all be on the booze :)
Merry Christmas one and all, and i've saved the pic ireland, very nice, cheers.
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25. December 2006 @ 05:25 |
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you must all be on the booze :)
**Gasp** Lol! X)
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25. December 2006 @ 07:49 |
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Brought my son a legit copy of PES 6 for christmas (the way I buy all my games ;-) ) He ripped open the wrapping with much exitement, opened the case and the dickhead shop worker had forgot to put the disc in
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25. December 2006 @ 10:35 |
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Ouch, I am sorry consul.
My bitch:
I don't really have one, I got exactly what I wanted for Christmas (including Rainbow Six: Vegas, which I didn't think I was getting). I didn't get a Play and Charge kit but I got a $15 gift cert. from my aunt to Best Buy so I figure with a bit of my own change and that I can pick one up. :)
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas day!!
Peace,
Pop Smith
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25. December 2006 @ 11:40 |
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Sorry about that consul.. :(
However, I have no bitch, as I just orderedone of these; which for the price, is a great deal.
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Awesome! I just got back from my grandma's house. Turns out my mom had her get a play and charge kit for me. Therefore, no complaint from me today. :)
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25. December 2006 @ 16:27 |
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WONDER WHERE I AM
(to the tune of Winter Wonderland)
At the office Christmas party,
I started out with a Bacardi.
I didn't get sauced,
But, right now, I'm lost!
It's Christmas and I wonder where I am!
I had a beer at my brother's,
Had egg nog at my mother's,
Then two bottles of wine.
Which automobile's mine?
It's Christmas and I wonder where I am!
Someone caught me dancing with a snowman.
Policemen came and put me in their car.
They asked, 'Are you drunk?' And I said, 'No, man,
But could you drop me off at the next bar?'
I guess my wife must be missing;
Who's this dog that I'm kissing?
They say his name's 'Spot',
And he likes me...a lot!!
It's Christmas and I wonder where I am!
I was looking for a lady I could dance with,
And so I stood beneath the mistletoes.
Someone said, 'You'd have a better chance if
You take the lamp shade off and put back on your clothes'!
Well it's time to be going.
I'm naked! Is it still snowing?
It's time I should leave,
But I'll be back New Year's Eve!!!
It's Christmas and I wonder where I am!
It's Christmas and I wonder where I am!
Have you seen my hat; I wouldn't want to freeze!
What a party!! Don't you wish you were me?!?!?
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25. December 2006 @ 19:05 |
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My bitch, no 8800GTS :(
But I did get a brand new PSP! My sister got me a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo(YES!!!) and I got a copy of Killzone Liberation which is actually a decent game.
Loaded it with music and videos and I still have 2GB of space left.
Nice Christmas gift for me. I love the hell out of it :)
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25. December 2006 @ 19:37 |
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Originally posted by Estuansis:
My bitch, no 8800GTS :(
At least you got a good game, a decent portable console and a great memory stick to boot. :p
Originally posted by ZIppyDSM:
so either you got it working or it took brain cells as hostages loaded them up on a bus and ran off with them?
Yeah, actually after playing the game for a few hours I felt like the next bus load was full of dead brain cells! :p
I was snooping around newegg and I noticed a wicked sweet gaming case (apart from some minor Dremel work I would need to do based on some reviews) too bad I don't have the $160 I need to purchase it and an extra 120mm fan for the side exhaust. The case is located here
EDIT (by Pop_Smith): Added a link to the case, just to show what I mean.
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25. December 2006 @ 19:55 |
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It's a Great Case...Nice quality...I have built two for friends...Pushes alot of air...little noise...It was $89.00 on Black Friday at Compusa...Watch for sales...I have seen it listed under a $100 several times
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Dang, I hate Black Friday (too many people) but saving myself ~$40 (the tax in my state would be about $6, were as the shipping is $15!) would have been worth it. I would have got the hookup as my friend works at CompUSA so I am sure he could have saved me one. :p Too bad, it seems I am almost never "in the know" until its too late.
Oh well I just stumbled across the case today so that means I will just have to keep an eye out, maybe I can convince my parents to get it for my b-day in March. :p
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26. December 2006 @ 01:58 |
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My bitch,
Battery life on the PSP sucks.
Played killzone for 2 1/2 hours and she died. Translates to about 7 1/2 or 8 hours playing music and maybe 3-5 playing movies.
I'm going to the Wal-Mart today and I'm gonna see if they have a replacement battery I love called the X2. It has 3600mAh vs 1800mAh in the stock pack and 2200 in the official improved version.
Tests took it through moderate to heavy use. A few hours of gaming, some movies, and a bit of music and it came out to 10-11 hours steady. Should be just what I need.
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That battery pack sounds like a winner Estuansis. Just make sure you charge it fully first (I think, check the instructions to be sure) before you use it. That way it gets its optimum battery life going from the start.
I am not sure what the battery type is (i.e. Lithium-ion) but certain types will loose "memory", aka its ability to charge up to a specific amount of play time, if you don't let them fully charge before first use and let them fully die before you plug them in.
If I find the battery types I will post a list. :p
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26. December 2006 @ 09:13 |
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pop smith, it is the nicads that have that problem. they have to be fully discharged before being recharged
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