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AP Proposes ASCAP-Like Fees For the News

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the words-words-words dept.

eldavojohn writes "Techdirt directed my attention to an article where the AP discussed pressure from new devices and mediums today giving them cause to create a clearinghouse for news — much like the music industry's ASCAP — to 'establish an enforcement and payment system.' You'll notice that the story I am linking to and quoting is an AP story ... would Slashdot then be required to pay these fees? We have seen DMCA take down notices and fee discussions before from the AP."

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  1. And so the AP pulls the trigger... by roc97007 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    ...with the gun in their own mouth. If this goes through, it'll be the last nail in the coffin of classic news.

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    Oliver's law of assumed responsibility: If you're seen fixing it, you will be blamed for breaking it.
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