Personally, I think the RIAA is behind it. Think about it, MP3.com showcases a lot of indie music, a lot of music which takes sales away from RIAA artists. While, I was unable to find any official link between CNET and the RIAA, I did in fact find business ties between CNET and Billboard.com! http://www.cnet.com/aboutcnet/press/index.html?tag=nav (See the entry marked 11/12/03).
There is no link between CNet Networks and the RIAA. The RIAA is essentially a lobbying organization that represents, on the aggregate, five clients: BMG, Capitol/EMI, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Most indie artists and labels are not in any way affiliated with the RIAA.
The RIAA successfully ligitated the original MP3.com out of business in 2001 and affiliate Vivendi Universal ended up acquiring all of its assets. No conflict of interest there! But between 2001 and present, MP3.com has essentially been a subsidiary of an RIAA affiliate. The recent sale was for the web address and MP3.com brand name only. The company itself, including the current site and 100% of its content, are being completely eradicated as of December 2nd. -W.
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