Decision on Web radio reached

Zardon · Jun 21, 2002, 06:34 PM

Internet music broadcasters and the recording industry, opponents in the debate over online music royalties, are both unhappy with a government decision setting rates for webcasters.

The U.S. Copyright Office decided Thursday to charge webcasters 70 cents per song heard by 1,000 listeners, or half of what a government panel had proposed in February.

The recording industry had sought even higher royalties to compensate artists and music labels for using their songs.

full story
http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/interne....ap/index.html

UberLord · Jun 21, 2002, 07:26 PM

Still going to close about 90% of US internet radio stations

OnDborder · Jun 22, 2002, 03:29 AM

That sux.
And the fees are retroactive to 98..

Jeff · Jun 22, 2002, 03:30 AM

yes it does....

Judas · Jun 22, 2002, 06:34 AM

well...what do actual radio station get charged?

Jeff · Jun 22, 2002, 04:02 PM

yeah thats a good question.

Jun 21, 2002, 06:34 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Decision on Web radio reached Internet music broadcasters and the recording industry, opponents in the debate over online music royalties, are both unhappy with a government decision setting rates for webcasters. The U.S. Copyright Office decided Thursday to charge webcasters 70 cents per song heard by 1,000 listeners, or half of what a government panel had proposed in February. The recording industry had sought even higher royalties to compensate artists and music labels for using their songs. full story http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/interne....ap/index.html

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OnDborder DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 222 Rep Power: 0	That sux. And the fees are retroactive to 98.. __________________ "I was so insane with wanting to get even, I willingly believed anything" “Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.” Asus P5B-deluxe/6400/wc 2gigZ Crucial 6400 Evga8800gtx X-Fi Elite Pro 150gb Raptor/WDsata250 Silverstone 750

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