Why did the jury in the RIAA file-sharing case return a $222,000 judgment against Jammie Thomas? "We wanted to send a message that you don't do this, that you have been warned," said one juror. Mmm, yes. That'll stop the pirates. The more likely lesson they'll draw? Don't get caught. [Threat Level]

Jammie Thomas, who recently was found guilty of "making available" copyrighted music in the first Recording Industry Association of America lawsuit to go to trial, says she plans to appeal the $220,000 verdict. Unfortunately, there's quite a lot of evidence stacked against her. [Ars Technica]