"the stupidity continues"

[hugme]

Just when you thought you couldn't hate the RIAA any more they pull this... wow... I just don't know what to say any more...

http://www.projectopus.com/node/5202

Comments

[vortex.livejournal.com]

You know, after reading some of the arguments there, in reguards to Public performances, I'd like to see what the RIAA has to say about DJ's and VJ's in clubs. Since Radio stations have to pay Royalties and get permission to play the music publicly, why have DJ's and VJ's been left out?

Would the videos uploaded to YouTube and google (etc.) be considered to be in the same category as DJ and VJ Mixes?...

[vortex.livejournal.com]

Actually, the part about the DJ's and VJ's has been on my mind ever since this RIAA crap blew up...this article was just a reminder...

[alladinsane.livejournal.com]

Not real sure, but isnt it because of the clubs paying the fees to BMI and ASCAP, they're covered on that?...may be way wrong, but that's my wild guess...

[vortex.livejournal.com]

I don't know...I have never heard of them paying anything like that...but maybe it is included in one of the licenses they have to have...

[alladinsane.livejournal.com]

Googling on that...my prev comment may be way off...

[melonaise.livejournal.com]

I thought DJs were required to pay fees on stuff, though many don't-- instead of the club, since the music played is usually from the DJ's collection.

[vortex.livejournal.com]

Yeah...well, I can't remember ever hearing of a DJ paying any fees...and I know several of them and a couple of future up and comers. I'll have to ask them some day when I think about it...

[alladinsane.livejournal.com]

That's prob correct...