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When anti-piracy agencies use Mafia tactics to stop you from downloading Justin Bieber songs

When anti-piracy agencies use Mafia tactics to stop you from downloading Justin Bieber songs

Nothing like helping out your fellow man. As you know, copyright infringement, referred to as “theft” by people trying to spread FUD, is the worst crime an individual can commit. I mean, you will be answerable for financial intuitions that rip off people\’s money, you will be accountable for an energy company that randomly drills into the planet then feigns ignorance when something goes wrong, but hey, whatever-there are people obtainable downloading “Oh My Gosh.” This have to be stopped!

What has emerged in recent days is that Sweden\’s Antipiratbyrån (Anti-Piracy Agency, or APB) has effectively been threatening teens with retribution unless they dole out their friends\’ details. You know, “Hey! We know your mates are downloading Justin Bieber 24/7. You had better tell us what sites or services they\’re using, or you\’re doomed.”

Doomed? All that\’s mentioned is that these people could look ahead to “reprisals” should they fail to cooperate.

Sounds like Mafia tactics to me.

Again, I solved this problem your time ago: just ban music altogether. The area will forever be free of “Baby,” and the record companies can open up a new business doing what they do best:getting cash off the abilities of others.

Admission: I really find that Usher song, “Oh My Gosh,” rather catchy. Where do I turn in my cynical jerk membership card?

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