“MediaDefender Inc, the “leading provider of anti-piracy solutions in the emerging Internet-Piracy-Prevention (IPP) industry” has launched a website called “MiiVi” dedicated to busting those who both like to download copyrighted content as well as those who already have. The site is apparently the latest ploy in the ongoing battle against illegal file-sharing and literally takes the game to new heights. It offers WHOLE DOWNLOADS of movies as well as the ability to download and install a “miraculous” new program that offers “fast and easy downloading all in one great site.” There’s just one problem: the site’s registered to MediaDefender Inc. and it’s army of prying eyes are just nipping at the bud to take down those who are unaware.”

Now the site currently appears down, so maybe they didn’t like being outed so quickly, but to me this seems like blatant entrapment. They don’t even seem to care about sales and royalties anymore, why should they? They can make plenty of money just suing people they trick into downloading a file off a website. The RIAA is just as bad and is now being sued for illegal investigative techniques.

“A grandmother targeted by the RIAA for file-sharing is striking back at the controversial music industry association, arguing that it has knowingly engaged in “one or more overt acts of unlawful private investigation” to further its case. Ms. Crain, the defendant in an eight-month-old P2P lawsuit, had her fill of hot air when she escaped Hurricane Rita. When Mother Nature was bested by yet another “RIAA vs. Grandma” lawsuit, she decided it was time to strike back.”

Now piracy can be a problem, and copyright laws should be enforced, but blind lawsuits are not the way to endear yourself to the public and get things done. All they’re doing is trying to get money and upsetting everyone so that they go and continue downloading instead of purchasing. I know many people currently boycotting anyone represented by the MPAA or RIAA because of these tactics and I wouldn’t be surprised to find more everyday. These media groups have gotten too big and refuse to learn how things are actually being done and what their customers actually want.