False Advertising: CRIA Becomes 'Music Canada,' Even Though It's Not
from the it's-not-about-the-music dept
TorrentFreak points out that the much maligned Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) has apparently decided to change its name to Music Canada. I'm wondering if that's false advertising. The group represents the big record labels, not music. In fact, many of its policies are anti-musician. Of course, there are others who have pointed out that the "Canadian" bit of their name has been false advertising as well, since the group basically takes orders from the RIAA. So, if you have an organization that isn't really run by Canadian interests, and who doesn't represent music -- but a small group of middlemen who profit from screwing over musicians -- is it really fair to call yourself Music Canada?Filed Under: canada, recording industry
Companies: cria, music canada
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Yeah, there's kind a history of not trusting companies with 'Canada' in the name.
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(Protip: the employees were striking only to keep what they already had, and they wanted to keep working)
CBC, OTOH, is doing a good job of being CBC.
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> them back only on what they already had!"
*Canada Post* locked out its employees and the *Canadian government* legislated them back to work. They are not the same thing.
Oh, and they legislated back for _less_ than Canada Post was willing to pay. In my opinion, this was a perfect time to union-bust these lazy corrupt bums. Did you know it is cheaper for me to send something to the US than it is within Canada? Insane.
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As for the prices, consider that Canada is one of the least mail-active countries out there, and one of the most population sparse.
After you consider those two factors, the time and cost of shipping is much more acceptable.
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Did you realize that US has 10 times the population and that it is easier to spread costs over that larger population? Did you also realize that the USPS is losing lots of money each year? Maybe if they raised their rates they wouldn't lose money?
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"Supporting Big Content through the Big Issues"
"Stronger IP laws. Stronger America."
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I really like that one.
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Blake's 7
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We now have two mpac's
http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/2011/07/cmpda-rebrands-to-motion-picture.html
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haha, so are many of yours, you ridiculous asshat,
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Or like forcing other nation's companies and judicial systems to police YOUR content. That's clearly another completely rational way of looking at things.
Or claiming losses half the size of your national debt each year, with no non-biased evidence.
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I was unaware that TD had any policies, where do I find these?
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When you have to lie like this about something, you're admitting you've lost the argument.
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Truth in naming
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And it always amuses me to see the RIAA say it creates jobs in America LoL
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The Bono Act was not an American act was it?
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Response to: Nicedoggy on Jul 14th, 2011 @ 5:29am
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Re: Response to: Nicedoggy on Jul 14th, 2011 @ 5:29am
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Not Surprising
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1984
War Is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is strength. All from the Masters of Protecting (stealing).
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So let them change their name as often as they like. It might turn out to be interesting.
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Name should include "Enforcement"
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I prefer "Copyright Enforcement". They aren't enforcing music, just enforcing copyright.
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Don't forget that "little" fact.
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No! They should have gone with "Protect The Children Canada"
Anyone who doesn't like it needs to explain why they are in favor of child porn.
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