09-20-2010, 01:59 PM
It's an asshat move by a bunch of kids and adults behaving like kids. Temporarily shutting down the RIAA website is not going to make them change their minds or drive them out of business. It's simply handing them another stick they can use to beat us with in perpetuity. "Look, Legislator, at how out of control and dangerous pirates are. They directly attack legitimate businesses, openly flouting the law in the belief that they're untouchable. We need much stronger laws to enable us to shut these guys down." The fine distinction that these attacks are not orchestrated or endorsed by TPB will be conveniently overlooked.
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."