Originally posted by hooknife
Shit talking is over. Lets talk about this topic.
Do you like what the RIAA does for you? Do you understand why alot of consumers don't agree with the RIAA?
Most people have no idea what RIAA actually does - they're just kids who are pissed off that they aren't allowed to download the top 40 music they think they need and blame RIAA for everything. So, they think that if they stop buying certain albums (which they wouldn't had bought anyway) because the label in question has some relation to RIAA it's actually going to hurt them, when in fact the only people getting hurt are the artists/bands.
Thankfully enough I live in a country where Recording Industry Association of America has a very minimal effect on me.
Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
Most people have no idea what RIAA actually does - they're just kids who are pissed off that they aren't allowed to download the top 40 music they think they need and blame RIAA for everything. So, they think that if they stop buying certain albums (which they wouldn't had bought anyway) because the label in question has some relation to RIAA it's actually going to hurt them, when in fact the only people getting hurt are the artists/bands.
Go to the SoundExchange site: http://plays.soundexchange.com/... and take a look at the hundreds of indie labels for whom SoundExchange claims they have collected royalties. Enter some of those label names on http://www.riaaradar.com/... and notice how few are actually members of the RIAA. Contact the label and ask if they are a member of RIAA and they almost certainly aren’t and may not even be aware that SoundExchange is collecting royalty fees on their music.
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Aug-18-2007 22:56
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Why should I use it?
Just as people can currently find out where some products come from and who made them (Is this banana organic? Does this milk contain growth hormones? Were these clothes made in a sweatshop?), it is important to have that knowledge for as many consumer goods as possible. Knowledge is power, and knowing where the product came from can (and should) influence what you buy.
Aug-18-2007 23:00
mndeg
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Location: IL, United States
riaa doesn't cover anything that I listen to anyway
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Aug-19-2007 19:54
Xevious
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Registered: Apr 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Originally posted by hooknife
I completely agree. The RIAA has to much power in the US.
Considering the RIAA has been trying to get royalties from online radio and almost has successfully done it. I would have to agree.
Aug-20-2007 00:58
Abhay
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Registered: May 2004
Location: mould coast
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Originally posted by palm
what teh hell is RIAA? i thought that was an amplifier to connect between turntables and any rca input on a amp.
