This is a perfect example of why ignoring copyright just makes everything more fun. And that is why the AAholes must ultimately lose -- because they are on the wrong side of fun!
I would feel more sympathy for the rightsholders if they weren't so busy trying to extend their rights over anything and everything, by which I mean attacking public domain, fair use, and prior art. In the face of this behavior, downloading isn't merely justified, it's almost required as a political act of defiance, and is pretty much the only thing that someone without much power can do.
On the other hand, the argument that ticket sales are increasing is nice, but not convincing. TechDirt regularly trots out the Dickens story, where Dickens was being copied extensively in the States, so he went on a personal tour of the States and made his money that way. Which is nice, but then when he was touring he wasn't writing another novel. What Dickens novel is the world missing because he had to tour instead of getting paid for his books? That didn't promote the arts and sciences.
The newspapers dug their own grave by selling out and becoming irrelevant. They would never challenge the positions of their money masters. The only reason I buy one is anymore for the crossword puzzle.
This is standard fare in many contracts. Nothing special about the major labels doing it. The fact that you point it out says more about you and your crusade than it does about anything else.
You know that and I know that but most independent musicians don't know that, or how it will affect them. And yes, it is standard fare -- for large entities seeking to take advantage of smaller entities -- which is exactly what RIAA members are doing.
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Re: Copyright violation?
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If this is entrapment, what is the FBI doing in their sting operations?
Sure it is nice to see honesty from your fellow citizens but in such hard economic times objects of value can prove extra temping to some.
When you are in law enforcement you have a much higher standard of duty to live up to.
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On the other hand, the argument that ticket sales are increasing is nice, but not convincing. TechDirt regularly trots out the Dickens story, where Dickens was being copied extensively in the States, so he went on a personal tour of the States and made his money that way. Which is nice, but then when he was touring he wasn't writing another novel. What Dickens novel is the world missing because he had to tour instead of getting paid for his books? That didn't promote the arts and sciences.
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I'm allowing Mr. Gunning to do it to, and my permission has as much significance as the Crown's.
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You know that and I know that but most independent musicians don't know that, or how it will affect them. And yes, it is standard fare -- for large entities seeking to take advantage of smaller entities -- which is exactly what RIAA members are doing.
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