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Canadian Supreme Court To Define ISP Role
Ubergrendle writes "The CBC is reporting that the Canadian Supreme Court is hearing a case regarding copyright royalties and the responsibilities of ISPs both here and abroad. From the article: 'The people who represent Canadian artists say everyone who has a hand in transmitting recorded music is liable. "Creative people should be compensated for the use and exploitation of their music," said Paul Spurgeon, general counsel for the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. "We're obviously in a struggle right now trying to figure out the best techniques to ensure that they are compensated appropriately.'" This follows on the heels of the Canadian music industry asking that this case be heard. Given the trade relations, this case should have consequences far outside of Canada proper.
Paul Spurgeon, general counsel for the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
The SCAMP of Canada?
Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada == SCAM Publishers of Canada
Sorry, just found that mildly amusing.
Jason Lotito
"Creative people should be compensated for the use and exploitation of their music,"
what if they aren't? Who wants first hit at Avril Lavigne?
Where have you been?
Its entrapment I tell you!!!!!
Watch out, Monster Cable!
Money for nothing, pix for free
'The people who represent Canadian artists say everyone who has a hand in transmitting recorded music is liable.
Perhaps it's just me, but wouldn't this fault the recording industry as well? After all, they are the ones who have effectively transmitted the music from the studio to the average Joe listener. The average Joe has then ripped the CD, made it available on the internet, where it has then been downloaded. Hence the recording industry has had a hand in transmitting recorded music.
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Well, if you want to get all technical aboot it, the people usually refer to it as the Supreme Court of Canada, eh.
I know god exists. I read it on the internet, so it must be true.
We need to know who these people are! I for one wouldn't want to be living next to some weird freak who spends his time downloading fucking Celine Dion and Brian Adams tracks!!
Code, Hardware, stuff like that.
Today the RIAA sued the Roman Catholic, United Methodist, and Southern Baptist Churches for copyright violations.
An RIAA spokesperson stated, "We hold God responsible for granting mankind the mental capability to unlawfully copy and distribute copyrighted works. These churches, being an earthly representative of the Creator, are responsible for the actions of those He created.
The RIAA spokeperson also stated that all of the world's other major religions can expect similar lawsuits "just to make sure we are suing the the 'real' God."
Oh yes, the consequences of Canadian trade relations. I can just see it now. Prime Minister Chretien on behalf of the Canadian people and industries attempts to complain to their neighbor and largest "trading partner".
Chretien: 'allo? 'allo? We needs these monies!
Neighbor: (no response)
Chretien: 'allo? We are angry!
Neighbor: (no reponse)
Chretien: (to the media) We weel take dis to dee highest world trade body posseeble!
World: Oh no, it's Canada again. Quick, hide!
Chretien: 'allo?
Okay, I know it's not entirely accurate. It will likely occur involving soon-to-be-PM Paul Martin in place of Chretien. But then you lose the accent and that would just make the whole exchange even more unbearable.