In response to Silph's blog, he mentions how Canada will get the ball rolling on changing the laws of file sharing later next week.
If you read CTV's article about this, you'll find out that it's not going to be as harsh - at least not immediately, as you think it is.
File sharing in Canada has been brought to the courts 3 times, and each time copying a CD that you own has been proven legal (and rightfully so), ALSO downloading a copy of your friend's CD has been dubbed no more illegal than just photocopying a page out of a book in a library.
And also from that article:
"In a unanimous decision, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the Canadian Recording Industry Association's appeal to oblige Internet service providers to release the names and addresses of 29 people alleged to be trading music with Net surfers."
So one more point for the good guys!
So look at what we have here. 29 people out of our whole nation were targeted. You have to be a pretty MAJOR offender to get pegged by the CRIA... if you download yourself your favourite tunes, you'll be fine! relax... =)
Basically what that's saying is that if you're considered to be a major offender, then you're service provider is going to be contacted, and THEY will send you a written slap on the hand via a warning letter. They are NOT obligated (like they are in the states) to hand out your personal address... so GOD BLESS CANADA!!!
In honour of national spirit, I've taken it apon myself to revamp the national anthem....
Oh Canada, Our home and native land... You give me free music, from my favourite band!
With pounding bass, we see the prize is to gain a free CD...
From far and wide, Oh Canada, Leech all you can from me!
God Keep our laws the same as can be... Oh Canada we download all for free.... OH CANADA WE DOWNLOAD ALLLLLL FORRRR FREEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Thank You.
Until next time....... *fade to black*
:: Eldorado ::
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 ::
7:21:00 PM
