Just three months
I’ve written a short post about the new copyright law proposed by the german government, comparing the maximum sentence of three years for downloading and/or distributing digital content to other crimes like manslaughter, assault, neglect or human trafficking. All of these crimes have a threat of punishment that is less or equal to three years.
But then, I deleted it. Because it actually doesn’t matter any more. The copyright mafia content providers will win the government over, if they haven’t already. If you want to change copyright law, you need to fight them where it hurts: Sales.
The shortsightedness of todays economy is your biggest ally. Imagine what would happen to the CEO of Sony/BMG if sales dropped for 50%. In one quarter. That is only three months. Don’t buy any CDs for just three months, and you will see them fall. Hard.
Update: Mr. Vetter offers alternatives to consume while boykotting the music industry for one month.