>few bucks and buying it themselves (please excuse me if you are in an area >that cannot buy the video). Anyone who has access to the internet - and thus, who could download the file we're talking about - is unable to buy the video. One has only to go to one of numerous on-line stores to do so. >From: Little Keroppi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Corrs: Videos > >Curiously...as wrong as mp3's? >I don't get the stuff that I can buy...just the bootlegs. Although I admit >bootlegs are just as wrong. Well, on the MP3s, that depends, what are they MP3s OF? Becasue here's the crucial distinction that you miss: boots and piracy are very different. For example: let's say that I have two copies of "Runaway" - one is a pirated version from FNF, the other is a boot I recorded at a Corrs show. The former is illegal, because it breaches copyright. But there's no copyright on bootlegs - they're fair game, as much as some bands try to stop them. It's not actually stealing anything from the band, you see; because there's usually no intention to release the material involved. Besides, most record companies are smarter than to cut off such a good way of quietly promoting a band. As for MP3s...Frankly, the medium doesn't matter, the law still stands. >I don't know that it is the truth...it's your opinion until there's >legislation to confirm it. The Corrs have publicized their feelings >towards mp3z, not the distribution of broadcast media. I *do* know that it's the truth. Just becasue it's on-line, it's no different to having it on a tape. >>4) What about all the Corrs websites who have >copyrighted pictures on them?? > >Yep, that's illegal too. Paramount TV have sent cease and desist letters to >Star Trek fan sites for havng them, as have music groups Oasis and Prodigy. Actually, this is kinda a gray area. If the photo is accompanied by a correct photo credit, then normally there's no problem with it. It's only if one is explicitly claiming that it is one's own work, or clearly implying it, that they can / will prosecute. >From: Chris & Gail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Corrs: So what, I tape & copy stuff... > >Another example, as we all know certain special concerts etc. have been >bootlegged. So? Frankly, they should release this stuff. Because >obviously, that would immediately kill the bootlegging. Simple as that. Well, not as simple as that at all, really. Hardcore fans will tape every single show, becasue every single show is different. The record company can't release a live album of every single show now, can it? Of course not. >Something I don't understand.. this thing about Unplugged mp3's, as why >does anyone need them, when you can get the CD and/or video? I suppose so that they can play them on their computer; although it does baffle me, all this about using MP3 as a distribution format... Becasue anyone who's tried burning MP3s to CD rapidly find out that of course, they AREN'T CD quality audio, by any means. ~Simon ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
