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Posted by Edgar on January 7, 2008, 5:44 pm
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>>> If you possess mp3 files you may be in violation of the law.
>>> No, you can't rip a CD you purchased to mp3 format on your computer.
>>> If you are out in public with an mp3 player you could be arrested on the
>>> spot for suspicion of possession of copywritten material.
>>> Copies of copywritten material are considered *unauthorized* copies.
>>> So what is an example of an *authorized* copy?
>>>
>>> http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,319276,00.html
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>>>
>>> If your mp3 player has lithium batteries you could be suspected of being
>>> a tarriss.
>>>
>>> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119911051123859361.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
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>> http://fusionanomaly.net/vinylisstealing.gif
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> I think thats exactly where all of this is going.
> There is nothing unique or artistic about a CD.
> Its just a mechanical copy of what might be considered an artistic
> expression.
> I deal with one-of-a-kind creations and people pay me thousands of dollars
> for each one.
> *They cannot be repeated as each one is unique.*
> It takes an especially mediocre mind to twist itself in knots over a thing
> that can be purchased online for 88 cents - an mp3 file.
> If these so-called artists created unique works of art, live performances,
> they would find the copyrighting issues disappearing over night.
> But then, they'd actually have to *work* to produce their income rather
> than relying on royalties.
>
> **I'm not interested in copying my own work and would rather create brand
> new projects, from scratch.
> Call it selfish but I find satisfaction in creating brand new stuff.
> I couldn't care less if someone copies my stuff, cause basically, its old
> news and I have already moved on.
> Some of these lazy assed royalty seekers need to grow up.
>
>
Your last paragraph makes me think that you DO in fact actually get Jazz :-)
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Edgar
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