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Re: tpb



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It might be worth some effort to see to what degree the RIAA, etc. fit   
descriptions of terrorist organizations. I think there's little doubt that   
they are malicious, greedy fanatics. 

Although (unless I'm quite confusen) it's the law, "fair use" is something   
they are fanatically opposed to. 

One point of view is that sales of copyrighted content on physical media   
is an outmoded business model. 

Nevertheless, as a one-time amateur musician (almost always a volunteer   
performer), I do insist that creative people deserve to be paid (and   
decently) for their work. It seems that their income comes from other   
sources, including live performances. 

Apparently, a typical recording contract results in musicians owing the   
record company for all sorts of costly and bogus charges. 

Janis Ian had a worthy point of view, some years ago. 

Regards, 

-- 
Nicholas Bodley 
Waltham, Mass. 

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