tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post5766811893792412562..comments2024-03-07T00:00:13.142-05:00Comments on Get On Down With The Stepfather Of Soul!: DMCA BluesThe Stepfather of Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14012795861121326506noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-11706075876488874472009-01-05T05:00:00.000-05:002009-01-05T05:00:00.000-05:00I think its pretty annoying. I would say just put ...I think its pretty annoying. I would say just put up more obscure tracks that have harder to find copyright info?<BR/><BR/>aTony Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336337606539676163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-2643490744313350842008-12-28T12:16:00.000-05:002008-12-28T12:16:00.000-05:00Hi Jason, and a Merry Christmas despite this set b...Hi Jason, and a Merry Christmas despite this set back!<BR/><BR/>Well, having just today reignited my own blog after giving up due to work, and clicking over to your page, I am wondering if I better just take my post down again quick!<BR/><BR/>I have a feeling that as long as itunes continues to get enough downloads for its mainstream pop content, it and other industry organisations really don't give a damn what happens to the forgotten artists lying in their vaults, and never did.<BR/><BR/>Which makes it even more bizarre that they are starting to seek us out, considering their distinct lack of interest in either promoting these songs - or paying for them themselves. Let's not forget that they have a poor record for passing on the funds to the rightful artists!<BR/><BR/>I am looking into a streaming licence that you can get from a UK organisation called the PPL, that may allow me to continue, but who knows if some Blogger employee won't just cut me off anyway?<BR/>Yours,<BR/>Rob WhatmanRob Whatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451974312809323440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-90379270114723840882008-12-26T01:19:00.000-05:002008-12-26T01:19:00.000-05:00Also...Wordpress is having the same issues. But th...Also...<BR/><BR/>Wordpress is having the same issues. But there may be fewer letters going out there. It has to do with the way that the RIAA and its contractors search the web. Google/Blogger is apparently more accessible to their webcrawlers.<BR/><BR/>And I forgot all about the IFPI.<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised you got one from them. <BR/><BR/>Are they more reasonable than the RIAA?<BR/><BR/>I don't really have a problem with the DMCA takedown...as a general concept.. but it is being applied poorly. <BR/><BR/>The takedown procedure should be a last resort...They should first attempt to contact the person they have a problem with directly. If they get no response after a certain time period...or if the dispute isn't settled in a way satisfactory to them... then they should use the takedown letter.<BR/><BR/>And streaming probably won't work either... I tried that approach. <BR/><BR/>I'm trying to figure out how the Flashplayer streaming of music is ok via youtube but the Flashplayer streaming by bloggers is not. And I believe it's the same company (blogger and youtube both owned by Google). <BR/><BR/><BR/>Take careBrian https://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-77179360931584393272008-12-26T01:01:00.000-05:002008-12-26T01:01:00.000-05:00Everyone is dealing with this... bloggers all over...Everyone is dealing with this... bloggers all over the net have been getting these notices. <BR/>It's apparently a new tactic on the part of the recording industry.<BR/><BR/>Read the comments on my site (in the legal issues section on the sidebar).<BR/><BR/>I had to stop posting music, even though I posted rarely. And I never posted "files" or did "filesharing". I made no Mp3's available. I posted in Flash format (streaming only-- the same format that the music on youtube is in). But that apparently didn't matter. Just like other Classic music bloggers, I posted for educational and cultural purposes... to introduce this music to new audiences. But that didn't matter either.<BR/><BR/>On a related note... it was reported just this week that the RIAA is changing its strategy when it comes to the lawsuits. <BR/><BR/>Copy and paste to browser:<BR/><BR/>http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2008/12/riaa-v-people-turns-lawsuits-3-strikes<BR/><BR/>http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/12/no-isp-filterin.html<BR/><BR/>But they are still harassing bloggers. <BR/><BR/>I think they (the RIAA) should come up with a program that would allow bloggers to post music in Flash format...and music older than 20-25 years old... for educational and cultural purposes.<BR/><BR/>Even though this is a hobby...most of us have a lot of good information to pass down about the music posted... it's history, impact, defunct record labels, culture of the period, etc.<BR/><BR/>I would be willing to pay an annual fee for a license ($20.00, $40.00, $50.00) that would allow us to continue posting without the harassment. But the RIAA & the record companies it represents probably wouldn't go for anything like that. They want total control over how people hear/learn about music.<BR/><BR/>They fail to realize the benefits of having hundreds, if not thousands, of music hobbyists....(some are really historians and musicologists) spreading the word about classic American music. Hell...it should be the other way around... they should really be paying us for what we do. Especially those bloggers who encourage their readers to go out and buy the music. <BR/><BR/>If we proposed this to the RIAA...would they be receptive? <BR/><BR/>For some reason I doubt it.Brian https://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-28402255505773801092008-12-17T10:56:00.000-05:002008-12-17T10:56:00.000-05:00((Davewillie)) I don't think it's the artists comp...((Davewillie)) I don't think it's the artists complaining -- it is the industry who wants this to stop. The artists probably like the blogs, but the recording industry makes the money of selling music. The artists get pennies from what the CD's, records sell for ... <BR/>That's why quite a few artists have even asked their fans to download their CD's illegally. (Which I don't consider right, though.)<BR/>The artists make their money mainly via concerts. At least that's what I've heard. <BR/>On Youtube, for example, the UMG (I believe that's the name) claims copyright on some posted material -- and places ads on the channel. That way UMG makes at least some money from the online material. I think that is a great idea. I wonder whether Blogger could contact the group and get something similar going for us?Raggedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998708547261370724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-75007036125316981042008-12-16T23:56:00.000-05:002008-12-16T23:56:00.000-05:00It seems like most of the blogs I'm frequenting ha...It seems like most of the blogs I'm frequenting has gotten such a warning by now. It's sad, since most of the music is by artists who probably appreciate the "free" advertising!<BR/><BR/>Regarding the WordPress inquiry: I have a blog there -- but I don't like the way WP is set up. I admit it is completely a matter of preference. I guess, if I tried harder, I'd learn to like the WP account, too. <BR/>I do like WordPress's templates better than Blogger's. And it is possible to move your blogger blogs there ... I think, it is worth a try. I also think that their promotion of one's blogs is more effective.<BR/>I wonder, if going private is an option?Raggedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998708547261370724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-24149132756479372152008-12-14T09:06:00.000-05:002008-12-14T09:06:00.000-05:00I received one of these notices about two months a...I received one of these notices about two months ago, as well. After two years blogging about music and radio on my current blog and another two years blogging about baseball on a previous blog, I was dismayed that my latest venture was being called out for playing a five second snippet of a song during a segment I discontinued six months prior.<BR/><BR/>However, I will not be deterred. If someone wants a song deleted from my archives, I will comply. What I don't understand is why these artists would not want their wares being displayed for all to hear. Most of the complainers have been out of the spotlight for years and their careers could use a jolt.davewilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831595165733889818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-69646446148031755242008-12-12T07:41:00.000-05:002008-12-12T07:41:00.000-05:00Jason -...I think it's the way they go about it; t...Jason -<BR/><BR/>...I think it's the way they go about it; totally, irrevocably deleting something, without any warning, then allowing you no recourse whatsoever, that is just so incredibly Fascist.<BR/><BR/>Oh well.Red Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04507845466367181285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-23233937960834444712008-12-10T11:47:00.000-05:002008-12-10T11:47:00.000-05:00I hope this will not diminish your passion for sha...I hope this will not diminish your passion for sharing the music you love and the important history that goes with it.<BR/><BR/>I hope you continue to do so,in whatever capacity or venue you can,even if it is going door to door with a stack of 45's and a player.<BR/><BR/>"Good afternoon Madam","Are you familiar with the wonderful world of Soul music?".Dollar Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07661567216851728503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-57184328891299166712008-12-08T08:34:00.000-05:002008-12-08T08:34:00.000-05:00What a drag. I've not received one of these yet, f...What a drag. I've not received one of these yet, fingers crossed. I would imagine they just go on search terms and find "violations" that way. Oh, well. I'm sure the majority of us do this for the love of the music with no malicious intent. But, like a lot of these types of situations it's the abusers that cause trouble for us all posting the latest Coldplay record in full or the like. Bummer!<BR/><BR/>Peace and SOUL,<BR/>Dave...HSB DaveB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08106298367293851547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13397435.post-8590875511179684112008-12-07T19:40:00.000-05:002008-12-07T19:40:00.000-05:00As someone who deals with copyright issues frequen...As someone who deals with copyright issues frequently (in the film world), I can tell you that not every musical recording is registered at the copyright office. It's tough to find out if a pre-1978 recording is registered unless you have access to the office itself or someone who can go and search for you in the card catalog.<BR/><BR/>I do believe it would be better to be safe than sorry, so perhaps just search for any valid copyright registration on any song you're going to post. I know you don't get many songs from CD, where such information would be mentioned, though...Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195073158983528498noreply@blogger.com