The RIAA, In their frivolous lawsuits, Are trying to stave off the future of their industry.
IMO, $3000 is excessive as hell. Considering the massive amount of people that do it and they target people who sometimes can’t afford it.
Frivilous? Hardly. Federal law clearly prohibits a person from using copywrited material without the consent of the copyright owner. The unauthorized downloading of copyrighted music is no different than stealing a gallon of milk for the corner mini-mart.