[ale] [OT] congress vote history

[Irv Mullins]

On Friday 18 October 2002 11:38 am, Andrew Grimmke wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Oct 2002, Irv Mullins wrote:
> > Anyway, what's to stop internet radio from playing
> > music by *real* artists,
> > i.e. those who are not under contract to the music
> > cartel?
> >
> > Irv
>
> While you make a good point, some of my favorite
> stations (i.e. KPIG, audiocandy.com, grrlradio) are off
> the air because of this crap.  There are still some
> good stations out there, but it looks pretty bleak,
> especially after Sunday, when the fees come due.
>
> Regarding, webcasters playing independent labels and
> unsigned artists, to my knowledge this question is
> still not resolved.  I have not seen anything official
> which states that independent labels are exempt.  And
> how can broadcasters know if a particular label is
> interested in recieving the royalty?  Unfortunately, it
> appears that an annual fee will still apply, as well as
> the strict reporting requirements, so webcasters can
> proove their innocence.

Are you saying that the RIAA gets to tax, or prohibit a band from 
broadcasting (or webcasting, if you prefer) their own work which they
make available free of any royalties? If so, how long before we cannot 
speak in public without paying someone?

Regards,
Irv

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