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Originally Posted by StylinRed
Im surprised these "artists" dont call for a ban of their music from Radio waves then.... or from being sung in karaoke bars
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The royalty calculation must be sufficient from radio, TV, and establishments if they are not challenging it.
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Originally Posted by StylinRed
I don't believe music should cost anything, it is as natural as the elements to me; i dont recall hearing about prominent artists in the classical era or even our grandparents era suing other musicians from replaying/mimicking their songs
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There was no internet then, duh.
When the cassette was first introduced as a viable means for the average Joe to copy music, these same debates were had. The industry introduced a levy to recoup forecasted loses due to piracy.
What year was the cassette introduced? It might help you understand why your grandparents had no issues.
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Originally Posted by StylinRed
music, to me, is something that should be shared with the world so as to enrich societies lives
the only time that you should be charging for it, if you must, is when performing for an audience (concerts)
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When even then? Why not make it like a giant open mic night?
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Originally Posted by StylinRed
no one listens to the radio really anymore
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No true. Radio has expanded online, I can listen to my favourite station streaming. Furthermore, you don't see artist backlash against radio streaming online - so why only against pure online streaming companies. Again, it comes down to royalty calculation.