[naivedevops]

Since the code is in the public domain, I was wondering if I could fill a counter-notice myself claiming ownership of the code. If several people residing out of the US filled counter-notices, it would make it really hard for the RIAA to do anything.

[gamblor956]

No! Don't do that. You'll just make yourself a target. The "Spartacus" defense doesn't actually work in real life.

The RIAA is the industry licensing group for a multi-billion dollar industry. They have the resources to go after everyone who claims ownership of the code, and copyright damages under the DMCA are no laughing matter: they could drive you into bankruptcy or saddle you with debts for the rest of your life, precluding home ownership, paying for your children to go to college, retirement, etc.

[Emanation]

Sounds like terrorism

[alternatetwo]

They're quite close to the IRA in name ...

[trevyn]

FWIW, there are some people who laugh joyously at matters that you don't laugh at.