"Music and Film Association of America". Originally came from an Internet prank stating that the MPAA and RIAA had merged. The prank was playing on their harsh "above the law" lobbying efforts against copyright infringement.
Examples of this "above the law" lobbying efforts include lobbying for the right to hack, trying to require backdoors in computers by law, and their issuing of notices to individuals regarding alleged copyright infringement.
Due to the amount of money and legal force the RIAA and MPAA have, often people will sign self-incriminating agreements to pay a penalty (even if one is innocent). In one case, where a woman decided to instead take it to the courts, the MAFIAA impersonated her daughter's grandmother in order to take her out of school for "counseling".
While originally a prank, the abbreviation MAFIAA is used when describing actions and attitudes by the RIAA and MPAA which seem "above the law".
Examples of this "above the law" lobbying efforts include lobbying for the right to hack, trying to require backdoors in computers by law, and their issuing of notices to individuals regarding alleged copyright infringement.
Due to the amount of money and legal force the RIAA and MPAA have, often people will sign self-incriminating agreements to pay a penalty (even if one is innocent). In one case, where a woman decided to instead take it to the courts, the MAFIAA impersonated her daughter's grandmother in order to take her out of school for "counseling".
While originally a prank, the abbreviation MAFIAA is used when describing actions and attitudes by the RIAA and MPAA which seem "above the law".
There's that "way" the Mafia does business, and the RIAA and MPAA do it too. Both of these industries must be involved with the "MAFIAA".
by red777 October 7, 2010
Music And Film Industry Association of America
The merge of the MPAA and the RIAA for the betterment of mankind. Keeps things cleaner when separating the cash from recent jobs.
The merge of the MPAA and the RIAA for the betterment of mankind. Keeps things cleaner when separating the cash from recent jobs.
I can't believe they actually merged and named themselves MAFIAA. HAHA. I wonder if it being created on April 1st has anything to do with anything. Nah.
by Winged2point0 July 30, 2006
Collective term for predatory media industry groups that use their vast fiscal girth to wield controlling powers on music, film, games, and tv.
by JennyBritannia January 16, 2007