[rs79bm]

But, but.. It's supposed to be about the music.. "man" and my like, uh.. "RIGHT" to it and stuff. I have a god given right to steal this because I want it!

Hypothetical: What if I went out and bought a couple dozen CD's, and converted all those to MP3 format on my home computer, because I like the ease of use of playing them on my Real Audio or Windows media player. (Keep in mind that I bought these CD's). Subsequently, I now have about 80 MP3's on my home computer, which I made from the twelve CD's I purchased. Now, here's my point that would hold up in court anyday: If I can show proof that I own these CD's, then how can the RIAA sue me for liability damages? I don't think they can. Let's bring up another point. What if I downloaded a certain song from a sharing program, or what have you, listened to the song, and then went out and bought the CD. Would the RIAA disapprove of this?

[rwfromkansas]

Of course.

[Jhoffa_]

Now, here's my point that would hold up in court anyday: If I can show proof that I own these CD's, then how can the RIAA sue me for liability damages? I don't think they can.

I don't think so either. I believe you are allowed to archive in this manner.

Let's bring up another point. What if I downloaded a certain song from a sharing program, or what have you, listened to the song, and then went out and bought the CD. Would the RIAA disapprove of this?

You bet they will.

They have no idea what you're doing with that music and probably don't care..