Costing me money? I don't pretend to be an
expert on intellectual property law, but I do know one thing. If a
music industry executive claims I should agree with their agenda
because it will make me more money, I put my hand on my wallet?and
check it after they leave, just to make sure nothing's missing
...
Again, from personal experience: in 37 years as a recording artist, I've created 25+ albums for major labels, and I've never once
received a royalty check that didn't show I owed them money.
The article goes on to explain what things the RIAA should do if they really cared about artists (they dont) instead of caring only for their own profits.
The issue here is profits: The artist needs are not going to enter the picture, unless they will help profits. In the above article, a nice case is made.
Courtney Love said the same thing two years ago in Courtney Love does the Math in Salon.
In Peru, the free software law is getting very good coverage.
The coverage is in depth, with interviews to the congressmen behind the law, and what it means to people.
In spanish.
Another real hero speaks: Why I wont serve Sharon:
No more. No more excuses. We members of Courage to Refuse, reserve
soldiers who have vowed not to serve in the occupied territories, will
not set foot beyond the 1967 line unless it is in civilian clothes and
as invited guests.
Posted on 05 Jul 2002