RIAA gets bitch-slapped by Oaklahoma mother

[LouCipherr]

God, I just loooove reading stories like these: SOURCE Text from source: We all love the RIAA and their never ending attack on illegal music downloads. Of course when they make a mistake, they should have to pay too, right? It seems that they did it again when they persisted in their efforts to sue an Oklahoma mother and her daughter in 2004. We have reported on this case before and now the events have taken an interesting turn. Most people just settle for a couple thousand dollars and call it a day, but Debbie Foster took the RIAA to court and insisted that they provide evidence of her downloads. Surprise....they couldn't find any proof of her piracy and being the nice guys that we all know they are, they offered to withdraw the case. Debbie said they should pay her reasonable court costs and when she submitted her bills, the RIAA said her costs were too high. Ms. Foster responded with a request for the RIAA costs spent on the case, and the judge said, "Well if you think her fees are too much, show me yours." This is where it gets interesting; if they are forced to comply then their costs to research a case will be public record. If they are high, Foster should win. If they are low, then it would indicate that they are not doing thorough discovery before they prosecute. Don't you just love it when these things turn out to be win-win? Go get 'em, Deb!!

[MinionZombie]

hahahahaaaa! LOVE IT! The RIAA, like any other such organisation, need a good bitch slapping every now and then, they think they're a law unto themselves, well wakey wakey rise and shine, folks!

[DjfunkmasterG]

Just to clarify... The Judge did state they had to show their Legal fees. They have until March 26th to comply. The original Article has a link to the judges decision on the matter including a scanned copy of his decision.

[LouCipherr]

Just to clarify... The Judge did state they had to show their Legal fees. They have until March 26th to comply. Ahh, the proverbial icing on the cake.

[bassman]

The drummer for Metallica(Lars Ulrich, I think) should've been slapped back during that Napster B.S. Then again....all that ruckus just made it even easier to get stuff on the net.

[DjfunkmasterG]

Pirating hasn't died... People just aren't as vocal about it now.

[bassman]

Pirating hasn't died... People just aren't as vocal about it now. I didn't say it had died. I know it's not dead . I meant that it became more popular and quite easier after that Metallica jerk off whined like the little bitch that he is......

[capncnut]

Go get 'em, Deb!! Good stuff. Lower the prices and we'll stop the downloadin'.

[MinionZombie]

I still buy CDs, not very often, only the stuff I know I will most definitely like/love, and I get them somewhere I can get them for a good price. Play.com is a great place, you can often get a brand new CD for like £8 or £9, which is pretty decent. Beats the piss out of £15 to £20 in the stores/specialist shops.

[LouCipherr]

I try and go see the bands I like live instead of buying the CD. It's sad, but it's all about ticket and merchandise sales for bands. They don't make jack off CD sales. Most of their income is from ticket sales and sold merchandise. Sad but true. Still, this is great. It's good to see someone finally stand up to the RIAA with their middle finger extended and say "PROVE IT" - and lo and behold, they couldn't. Folks, you can't pay to see entertainment like this. As far a pirating - the analogy I used most is "it's like trying to put a band-aid on cancer"

[Danny]

once more ill say it again "YARG!"

[_liam_]

beautiful. this is the 2nd case of the RIAA getting pwned by someone they tried to sue for mp3s i've heard of this year...

[coma]

beautiful. this is the 2nd case of the RIAA getting pwned by someone they tried to sue for mp3s i've heard of this year... Bootiful! When the RIAA gets owned all thier lawyers on retainer should have to line up and touch your bag

[Danny]

^...woah, takes all sorts i 'spose - hey cool, one year on the forum this month and my 5000th post, a do believe a mini woots in order *polish fake monacle whislt smoking a bubble pipe*

[MikePizzoff]

This is great news. Somebody needs to put an end to the spree these bastards are on.