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RIAA President Says Copyright Law "Isn't Working"

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the you-mean-it-could-be-worse? dept.

Kilrah_il writes "Apperantly not satisfied with the current scope of the DMCA, RIAA President Cary Sherman wants to broaden the scope of the law to have content providers such as YouTube and Rapidshare liable for illegal content found on their sites. 'The RIAA would strongly prefer informal agreements inked with intermediaries ... We're working on [discussions with broadband providers], and we'd like to extend that kind of relationship — not just to ISPs, but [also to] search engines, payment processors, advertisers ... [But], if legislation is an appropriate way to facilitate that kind of cooperation, fine.' Notice the update at the end of the article pointing out that Sherman is seeking for voluntary agreements with said partners and not to enact broader laws without their cooperation."

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  1. What a coincidence by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Breaking and Entering Law & modern technology isnt working with my chosen profession of burglar.
    I could try going to individual houses asking them not to lock doors but ultimately I think the
    law needs changing so I get special treatment so I can continue to screw people.

    1. Re:What a coincidence by Vrallis · · Score: 2, Funny

      RIAA won't stop until they gain the right, by law, to send their personal SWAT team to your home and execute you on the spot for humming more than two notes from a 200-year-old song that they have somehow kept under copyright.

      The only other way to stop the insanity is for the artists and publishers to stop participating in RIAA.

    2. Re:What a coincidence by oldspewey · · Score: 2, Funny

      as far back as I can remember ... From Bach to Chopin to Miley Cyrus

      Holy shit dude, you're OLD!

      --
      If libertarians are so opposed to effective government, why don't they all move to Somalia?
    3. Re:What a coincidence by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Mass multiplayer online DRM? That doesn't sound like a fun game.

  2. Re:hmmmm by interval1066 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yep...

    "'The RIAA would strongly prefer informal agreements inked with intermediaries... We're working on [discussions with broadband providers], and we'd like to extend that kind of relationship--not just to ISPs, but [also to] search engines, payment processors, advertisers..."

    He essentially believes New Media and the Digital Economy owes the RIAA a living, and wants to change legislation to make this happen. Hopefully legislators tell him he's off his rocker.

    --
    Python: 'And then suddenly you have a language which says "we're all stuck with whatever the whiniest coder wants".'
  3. Re:I agree with RIAA by jeffasselin · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Who is this Jefferson you are quoting?"

    - A Texas High School graduate.

    --
    If he explores all forms and substances Straight homeward to their symbol-essences; He shall not die.
  4. damn whistlers by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Don't forget people whistling copyrighted songs in public. Those people should be paying royalties too!