A Copyfighter’s Musings

The Chronicle focuses particularly on the effect on colleges.  I’m quoted towards the end, with a moderately accurate slant – I do think change is unlikely, but I’m less definitive than the article makes me sound – there are factors that cut both ways. Let me add two quick clarifying pieces. First, long run things could change, but for the forseeable future I doubt most students will see this decision as a free pass to start downloading again; for those who were worried about being sued, I doubt it was because the RIAA was proceeding under the fast-track system.  The key is how this affects the RIAA’s actions long term. Second, not only have students figured out about privacy-enhancing tools and the uploading/downloading distinction, but those who haven’t aren’t going to be better informed by this ruling – so that’s another reason to not expect change.

Filed by Derek Slater at 2:34 pm under General news
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