Inside the Mind of a 9 Year Old File-Sharer

Everyone knows that a significant number of file-sharers are teenagers and young adults and they get their share of press. But what about the true kids - the under 10’s ? TorrentFreak makes itself feel old trying to keep up with the agile mind of a 9 year old file-sharer, who goes by the name Hanna Montana. [via Laurent Haug's blog and Lunch over IP]

Hi Hannah! How old are you?

- I’m 10 in 12 days

When you started using LimeWire, did anyone ever mention that if you did certain things you might be breaking some laws?

- Why would they put music on the internet and invent mp3 players if it was against the law?

You mentioned you like Sean Kingstone - what if I told you that Sean Kingstone’s boss might send you a letter asking for money because you shared his album on LimeWire? What would you say to him?

- W.E! [whatever!]

Come on, play along with me. What would you say if he did?

- I’d say “tooooo strict!” and anyway he can’t make me do anything. He’s not the boss of me, he’s the boss of Sean Kingstone.

What do you think might happen if you didn’t pay him?

- Nothing. I’m too young to be charged by the government so he can’t charge me.

emily | 9:05 AM | Studies and Research |
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