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The anti-file-sharing drive: has BPI got it right?(The Big Question)
The BPI has announced plans for an awareness campaign to warn users of file-sharing sites such as KaZaA and its intention to launch civil actions against "serial uploaders"--possibly by the end of the year--if they continue with such activity. Music Week asks, has the BPI got it right?
Jay Berman, IFPI chairman and CEO
"The IFPI is fully supportive of the announcement by BPI. Unauthorised file sharing is illegal and those breaking the law need to know they are not anonymous and there are consequences. After all of the publicity surrounding this issue, it is hard to imagine those engaged in this illegal activity don't know it. Shoplifters beware, illegal file-sharers beware."
Richard Manners, Warner/Chapell UK managing director
"It is entirely proportionate and has my full support as ions as the record companies accelerate the licensing of their entire, full catalogues to all legit online distributors of music."
Alison Wenham, Aim CEO
"We are appalled at conventional piracy at the expense of musk: creators, but many indies are uncomfortable about suing individuals who are innocent fans. It is the serial uploaders that are the problem, cynically ripping us off."
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