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Re:Michael Jackson Estate Turns the 'Fair Use' Tables on Disney by starmftronajoll on Thursday May 31, 2018 @02:17PM (#17198686)
But perhaps as an avid pirate, you might care about the naked hypocrisy exhibited by Disney re: copyright, which is the crux of the Jackson estate's clever argument here (clever to the layperson, at least -- who knows if it will hold much weight if the case goes to trial).
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Re:Michael Jackson Estate Turns the 'Fair Use' Tables on Disney by wolco on Thursday May 31, 2018 @02:53PM (#17198996)
As a pirate siding with Disney makes sense in this case and it could be used against Disney in future fases
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Re:Michael Jackson Estate Turns the 'Fair Use' Tables on Disney by norealidea on Thursday May 31, 2018 @02:25PM (#17198768)
it comes to a point where Piracy isn't just about caring, but from old habits. What are they going to do if I don't pay their piracy fines? Find me and put me in jail for something they cannot prove even happened?
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Re:Michael Jackson Estate Turns the 'Fair Use' Tables on Disney by wahern on Thursday May 31, 2018 @03:32PM (#17199372)
> something they cannot prove even happened

You just implicated yourself, and in a public forum no less. Alone this wouldn't be enough for legal action, but it could prove very useful, especially for showing intent for criminal prosecution. In any event, you never know how information can be used, and used against you.

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Re:Michael Jackson Estate Turns the 'Fair Use' Tables on Disney by redial on Thursday May 31, 2018 @04:46PM (#17200075)
> Find me and put me in jail for something they cannot prove even happened?

Yes. It happens more than you think.

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