Anthony, when these guys get their law degree, it makes them, in their own demented sociopathic way, "runners-up" for the next shot at being God.

In OUR language what that means is they get this omnipotent feeling once they become judges. Literally. They CAN do anything. No, they can't read minds nor can the perform telekinesis, but they can make or break anyone's lives and careers by the mere whimper of discontent. You know about my case. Perfect example. It doesn't matter how right you or anyone is. Never does. Some people are into the legal system because of that power.

I don't know about Australia Anthony, but here in the US the District Attorney can do anything. They can have your home searched and you seized. They can hold you indefinitely and take everything you own. If there is no law that says you're a criminal, they'll make one up. And they'll get away with it.

There are very very few people in law for reasons other than that.

Well, C&Ds and DMCA notices are pretty standard, common, and cut & dry... I can assure you that every data center in America is receiving C&Ds every day.

I don't get my panties in a twist about them, nor do I worry about them. Yes, I absolutely do try very hard to be respectful of copyright laws. I am a writer myself so I inherently understand the value and desire for protecting one's work. If a copyright holder contacts me (I prefer directly/via email, but snail mail is fine too) and requests the removal of something within my control, and I deem it a reasonable request, then I remove the content. *shrug*

There are a lot of variables in the equation which I am not going to go into, but Anthony it sounds like you have a good handle on 'em. ;) Not the least of which is, what kind of site is it? Who posted the content? Why is it being displayed -- under what premise? etc.

The standard playbook for lawyers is INTIMIDATION... yes, often people will roll over. The recipient has to sit back and consider the equity/value of the item being contested and whether it's worth fighting for it? Sometimes it is. A lot of times it's not. The intimidation gets faster results, and badgers the recipient, both of which result in a better outcome for the complainant. They're only doing what works.

Which sucks, but that's life.

(Incidentally, as you might have guessed, I'm in IT in "real life.")

:) Bailey

I hear lawyers are pretty good, when well done with BBQ sauce!

Personally I prefer them country fried in REALLY HOT OIL>

Funny this should show up now. Mother and I read in the local newspaper that our lawyer was arrested for theft on client monies. Seems no one thought to notify his clients! ! To add insult to injury, no one can find our files which do contain quite a lot of info that would make identy theft "REALLY EASY"

To say I am pi--ed is the understatement of the year! I'm in touch with the Bar Association but so far all I get it sorry, can't find the files. AUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stressing out a PTSDer is not the smartest thing to do ya know. But you guys would be proud of how I am keeping my temper and being nice and polite and saying please and thank you. But is is not going to last much longer if they don't locate my files.

I will go get some oil and fries and have a "enjoyable" cookout.

Well, my last entry on the lawyer saga was 12/9 and today is 12/15! ! Seems that no one can find our file full of orginals.

I hate to say this--BUT---WE HAVE HAD TO HIRE ANOTHER LAWYER ! It was necessary in order to try and find our files containg ALL OUR orginals.

I failed to mention "1" small thing in my last post about lawyers. My mothers 1st lawyer was this crooks Father and he was disbarred for something illegal too! Our orginal files were simply given to this guys son without so much as a please or thank you.

So to say that I am not especially fond of lawyers is an understatement, except when they are country fried in REALLY HOT OIL