Copyright Lawsuits Come to Canada

[NiPah]

its more of a case of making an example out of the people than anything else. everyone knows its illegal, yet these people choose to knowlingly take their chances with downloading.

As for people saying its rediculous to fine them $10,000 for a $20 film. thats exactly the point. they would rather risk a $10,000 fine rather than buying it for $20 or renting it online for 1/3rd of that.

Going to an actual store and stealing a physical copy and getting caught will net you around a 300$ fine, 300$ civil fine from the store, and 40 hours of community service.

10,000$ is just idiotic, we already know punishment has little to no effect on a person committing a crime, thats just basic psychology.