a problem here, although it isn't the one that concerns Joho and Scripting News . The problem is that emailing MP3s to the RIAA is a violation of copyright (the RIAA doesn't actually own the copyrights). Additionally, by emailing the MP3s, you are (unless you are carefully taking precautions) telling the RIAA exactly who you are. At a minimum liability of $750 per MP3 mailed, the joke could turn sour very quickly. While I don't think that the RIAA will actually sue people who do this, they just might, or at least take a closer look at those who have (are you sure the RIAA doesn't have any evidence of your previous file-sharing?). November 10, 2003 Derek Slater has had a chance to think a bit more about the recent adoption of Napster by the Nittany Lions and the results are worth reading ( Responses to Thoughts on PSU/Napster ). His main point in this post is that it doesn't make a lot of sense for PSU to spend money on Napster. Although colleges often spend money on things like cable access for students, Derek makes the case for distinguishing Napster from these other services. Warner's chief, Meyer, predicts that "there is a day coming when, to properly protect movies from piracy, we'll leverage off the original theatrical marketing campaign and release movies any way the consumer wants it ?? on his computer, on his TV or at Wal-Mart ?? all at the same time." I don't think the Supremes