Posted by audiohead on 03/13/06 03:01

NRen2k5 wrote:
> Loco Jones wrote:
> > NRen2k5 wrote:
> > < S N I P >
> >
> >>[...] It's bad enough that what this
> >>newsgroup is ACTUALLY ABOUT (MP3's) is steeped in *shady* legality;
> >
> >
> > Whoops.
> > I beg your pardon?
> > Surely they haven't outlawed the discussion of a *format*?
> > You aren't suggesting that mp3 themselves are illegal?
>
> Nope, just that the way that 99% of MP3's are made is not necessarily
> legal. Although it's generally accepted that ripping a CD is okay, and
> until recently even the RIAA agreed, the truth is that even /that/ is a
> grey area.
>
> > A bit over the top, hyperbole-wise, given that it is after all, just
> > more iSPAM... and it's not like it hasn't been seen before... but hey,
> > if tilting at windmills is your thing... knock yourself out, by all
> > means.
>
> Tilting at windmills? Now who's going a bit over the top? ;) I'm just
> trying to scare some sense into the dumb kid.


Ohh..I'm sure Loco is really scared. Dispense with the MP3 legalities
you anal retentive moron. If it's a grey area then don't rip or Loco
or myself might tell RIAA on you. Better yet just continue to have
your asshole ripped and leave us the fuck alone.
>
> - NRen2k5

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