Once in a while, ELSPA sends out press releases detailing its efforts to combat software piracy. They're usually quite dull - but not today. How's this for an opening paragraph:
A man who sold copied games, films and music to trawlermen returning to Troon Harbour, South Ayrshire after an extended fishing trip in exchange for a box of crabs has been fined £3,000.
Apparently, the culprit, 61 year-old George Clarke, planned to sell the counterfeit discs for cash, but it soon transpired that fishing crews do not take their wallets out on the ocean wave. He settled instead for a selection of fresh crabs. His premises were later searched by officers of Strathclyde Police and investigators from North Ayrshire Trading Standards who found three computers and over 200 discs containing illegally copied games for PC, PlayStation2, PSP and Xbox.
But what of the fishermen who were tempted by Clarke's illegal wares? Will they face a disciplinary herring?
Yes, I think that is the sound of me being sacked by the Guardian.
Update No wait, I'm not finished yet! In true tabloid style, can readers suggest the sorts of games that might get swapped for a fresh catch of the day? Cod of War? Troutrun?
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