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Freshman, RIAA settle as more threats issued

Abstract:
At least one UW-Eau Claire student has accepted a settlement offer as the Recording Industry Association of America continues to crack down on illegal music downloading on college campuses.
Freshman Courtney Dokkestul, who received a letter during the first round of notifications, said she has accepted a settlement offer for a principal amount of $3,000....

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Cal

posted 4/16/07 @ 11:33 AM CST

I don't download and I only purchase used CD which has probably been copied anyways, nothing wrong with that eh? The RIAA is losing a losing battle and will only drive more customers away in the end. I can't afford to pay up to $20 for a music CD and I won't. XM satellite radio is pretty cool and allows you to save songs, wonder if thats legal or they charge for it?
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matt

posted 4/17/07 @ 7:40 PM CST

Originally posted by

Cal

 I don't download and I only purchase used CD which has probably been copied anyways, nothing wrong with that eh? The RIAA is losing a losing battle and will only drive more customers away in the end. I can't afford to pay up to $20 for a music CD and I won't. XM satellite radio is pretty cool and allows you to save songs, wonder if thats legal or they charge for it?


Yah it sounds like there (RIAA) losing there ass??
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gary ross

posted 4/16/07 @ 9:37 PM CST

It's too bad she didn't consult a good attorney. She could very well be on the receiving end of that amount of money. There are certain laws relating to debt collection and the time necessary for notification and payment in Wisconsin. They may well have been violated, thus making her the recipient - not the donor. I also hope the university played no role in this, or they too may be liable.
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