State of Texas Suing Sony

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/11/21/051121193222.z2c7g6tk.html' target='_blank'>http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/11/21/051121193222.z2c7g6tk.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"The state of Texas sued Sony BMG, alleging that the company "surreptitiously" installed spyware on personal computers through music CDs with a copy protection program. "Sony has engaged in a technological version of cloak and dagger deceit against consumers by hiding secret files on their computers," said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott in a statement after suing under the state's anti-spyware law. "Consumers who purchased a Sony CD thought they were buying music. Instead, they received spyware that can damage a computer, subject it to viruses and expose the consumer to possible identity crime." Sony BMG, one of the world's biggest music companies, said last week it was ending the use of the software provided by a third-party vendor and allowing consumers who purchased CDs to exchange them for similar items without the software."</i><br /><br />I don't support frivolous lawsuits, but in this instance I believe Sony needs to be pounded into the ground as an example to the other music labels so they understand what kinds of DRM they should not subject consumers to. Go Texas!

[randalllewis]

I am torn on this news. I think we rely too heavily on lawsuits to solve problems, but I confess to pleasure in watching Sony squirm. It's not too late for Sony to exit from this mess with some of its integrity intact, but the point of no return is approaching rapidly.

[Felix Torres]

Lawsuits may not be the preferred approach, but if the law isn't enforced in this case, when would it?

[sojourner753]

I am torn on this news. I think we rely too heavily on lawsuits to solve problems, but I confess to pleasure in watching Sony squirm. It's not too late for Sony to exit from this mess with some of its integrity intact, but the point of no return is approaching rapidly.

I'm no fan of frivolous lawsuits either, but I think this is a perfect example of a good use of the law. As long as there are no guidelines within the law, then we will always be subjected to corporate idiocracy.

Why should a company really examine and re-examine their actions if they know that there are never going to be any consequences for their actions.

Let the precendent setting start with Sony. Hopefully the powers that be will show some common sense and protect their citizens.

[ctmagnus]

On the other side of the fence, Barenaked On A Stick (http://www.barenakedladies.com/holidays/) comes in MP3 format on a 128MB flash drive, that you are free to do whatever you like with.

[Mike Temporale]

On the other side of the fence, Barenaked On A Stick (http://www.barenakedladies.com/holidays/) comes in MP3 format on a 128MB flash drive, that you are free to do whatever you like with.

Great album - I picked it up last year. I might just buy it again to get a copy on flash memory. :mrgreen: