[discostu]

How do we attack the miscreant in this case? Come up with a better idea. So far the ideas on the table are: tons of wierd security most of which will be pretty annoying to the average person and "information wants to be free".

And watch the slander, say that to my face and things get ugly. People are trying to have a reasonable discussion and somebody running around pointing a finger screaming "sarah brady sarah bardy" isn't contributing.

[steve-b]

How do we attack the miscreant in this case?

Easily. There are civil and criminal laws against copyright infringement. Enforce them against copyright infringers when they are found. Duh.

And watch the slander

I stated that your position is that inanimate objects, not misbehaving individuals, should be the objects of legal enforcement. You have just confirmed this to be true. Truth, by definition, cannot be slander. QED.

[eno_]

You are assuming today's business models have to survive. Why? How long has the recording industry been around in its present form? If it disappeared, 99.9% of musicians would make as much money as they do today.