A German court recently shot down a damage claim of 600 euros against a teen for sharing 2 songs, opting instead to reduce the figure by 95% to just 30 euros.
In addition, a claim against the boy's father, whom the lawsuit said should be held responsible simply because his internet connection was used, was dismissed entirely by the Hamburg court.
In explaining the amount awarded, they ... [ read the full article ]
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at least the punishment are more fitting to the crime! does make you wonder that someone convicted of file sharing ends up with a harsher punishment than ppl convicted of serious violent crimes!
This'll be the start of the courts properly deciding what should be awarded instead of silly amounts in the multi billions of dollars for songs.
I've never thought about the age of a song but most songs past 2 years would be next to worthless really, as it'd only be fans who'd be wanting the songs and rarely you'd get someone new to the song/band.
Look at Justin beiber he'll be a nobody by the end of the year as some other kid will be the next big thing with the next lot of kids, who'll be wondering WhoTF is Justin beiber?
Agreed...this is more fitting, but prolly still a bit too much for such a small offence.
Face it, we all know it's not legal, but it's also not like robbing the corner store at gunpoint either, which is almost what recent punishments are tantamount too.
And yah...Dad was NOT responsible...good decision on the court's part there.
