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Originally Posted by Chris T
The problem for the music industry is that allofmp3 does appear to be operating legally within Russia. That means the industry can't touch allofmp3 directly. However I'm sure both Mastercard and Visa have realised it is only a matter of time before some sharp-suited shyster working for one of the record labels decides to try to drag them through the courts in the US for aiding and abetting activity that's illegal in the US. I expect this is a pre-emptive move on the part of the card companies.
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Pretty much along those lines, but whilst there is doubt over the legality within Russia, there is no doubt of the ilegality of importing AllofMP3's content to the United Kingdom and most other countries. Therefore it's probably sensible for the card companies to block such transactions - especially as the contract to purchase is formed between the merchant and the credit card company - so in effect the credit card companies are buying illegally downloaded music!
And as Mastercard sponsor the Brit Awards.....