9.06.2003

Pot Calls Kettle Black

In the War on Music Piracy, the record companies (who realize that they can't convince the world they're poor no matter how they whine) have stumbled upon a new tactic: acuse file-sharing engines of trading in porn - especially kiddie porn - as well as music (NYTimes story). Taken logically, the music industry's idea that any place illegal files can change hands should be shut down would lead to a removal of the "attachment" feature on email. I mean, some people are emailing child pornography! Hotmail must go!

Yeah, so it's good to know that the music industry is looking after the nation's moral health.