'Insane' $1.9 million verdict could prove RIAA's downfall


	'Insane' $1.9 million verdict could prove RIAA's downfall

lakotahope

6-19-2009 10:30 PM

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downloading, illegal downloads, riaa

lakotahope says:

Yup, insane, just cover your file sharing and be advised. Most are going for ISP policing and cutting service to downloaders....dammit

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