Russia Agrees To Shut Down AllofMP3.com

Found on TechCrunch on Tuesday, 28 November 2006
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An official document posted to Digg today summarizes an agreement between the U.S. and Russia in which Russia has agreed to close down AllofMP3.com, and any sites that "permit illegal distribution of music and other copyright works."

"This agreement sets the stage for further progress on IPR issues in Russia through the next phase of multilateral negotiations, during which the United States and other WTO members will examine Russia's IPR regime," states the document.

The document specifically names AllofMP3.com as an example of the types of Web sites that they will shut down. We contacted AllofMP3.com and the company sent us an official statement stating their legality. It says that the company has offered to remove illegal music at the copyright holders' requests.

Just because the music industry doesn't want to come up with a cheaper service, they pressure governments to take part in their crusade. I really hope AllofMP3 decides to re-open in Antigua and deliver a one-finger salute.