Using Kazaa as late as 2007 = dumb. Kazaa hasn't been reasonably safe since maybe 2004ish.
I'd say that the RIAA isn't the right organization to be pursuing these people. The RIAA and MPAA have already gained massive animosity and have repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to use unethical means to pursue people they feel are guilty.
If the woman pirated music and was caught, then she should pay. Should she pay over $9,000 a song? Of course not. I'd say she should pay $100 a song + lawyers fees up to or matching $5,000.
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