The MPA and RIAA want to have their say in a crucial third-party Ninth Circuit appeal about the use of DMCA subpoenas against alleged online pirates. Fearing a ruling that could limit their enforcement options, the groups requested speaking time at an upcoming hearing. This intervention, as well as previous commentary from the EFF, which is backed by a new party, underscores the high-stakes nature of the case.

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[–] Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago

I heard enough out of the mpa(a) when they went after 2600 for linking info to DeCSS.

[–] primemagnus@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 hours ago

I think we’ve heard quite enough from them. Thanks.

[–] Nyticus@kbin.melroy.org 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Haven't they already been crying and screaming for decades? What is it that they want to be heard over that they haven't cried and screamed about before?

[–] primemagnus@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 hours ago

You could not exist on the net in 2000-2010 without knowing about the MPAA and RIAA ffs. They used up all their talking points for the next millennia.

[–] bad_news@lemmy.billiam.net 11 points 1 day ago

I wish the worst acts of violence and cancers upon every IP landlord.

[–] veniasilente@lemm.ee 7 points 1 day ago

Oh no! Please someone listen to the millionaires!

(/s btw)