Should I delete the music files Ive downloaded to avoid being sued?
Although deleting illegally acquired files may make it less likely that youll be sued since those files would no longer be available for sharing with other file-sharers, you cant change whats already been done and deleting files will not erase any record of your file-sharing activity that already exists. If the RIAA already has evidence of illegal file-sharing, deleting or destroying that evidence will not prevent you from being sued. If you were sued, the fact that you voluntarily deleted the infringing files might be something you could use in an effort to negotiate a settlement as quickly and cheaply as possible.
