Category Archives: Copyright
Copyright Wars Volumes 1 & 2
Greetings and salutations! On September 1, 2011 I had the great pleasure of publishing the first two volumes of my Copyright Wars series. They are up on both Amazon and Smashwords, and should be available on the Kobo, IBook, Diesel, … Continue reading
Mono and Copyright
When I originally started writing this article, Miguel de Icaza was in a difficult situation. The situation has now been addressed. On his blog yesterday Miguel announced that there is now a Novell/Xamarin Partnership around Mono.
The Major Labels Think That They Own The Independent Artists – Do They?
Love him or hate him, Michael Robertson tends to get a fair bit of press where music is concerned. He is the founder and former CEO of digital music pioneer MP3.com. He is currently the CEO of music locker company … Continue reading
UK Music Publishers Association Tries To Hide CopyFraud
Since I’m in the middle of something, and the people in question have given permission to quote them, that’s what I’m going to do. First from Techdirt:
The UK Music Publisher’s Association Attacks The International Music Score Library Project
Once again we have proof of two points I’ve covered in the past: Notice and Takedown systems are open to abuse Using American Top Level Domains is dangerous Let’s take them one at a time.
A Challenge To Chris Castle – Chris – Who Do You Really Serve?
Chris Castle is a Lawyer who specializes in the Music Industry. Of the many lawyers who weigh in on copyright issues, Chris is the one I have the most respect for. Chris admits up front that he has a strong … Continue reading
A Comment Addressed to Chris Castle
Chris Castle is a Music Industry Lawyer. I classify Chris as an honest lawyer, he has his opinions, and he’s quite willing to admit that his opinions are biased by his employment.
Cameron Tilbury Latin Love Songs Album Downloaded 4720 Times!
Bottom line, the debut album of One Soul Thrust is not available on ‘Torrent Sites around the world.’ The fans of One Soul Thrust are owed an apology by the band, and the band’s management, for claiming that they are pirates when they aren’t. Continue reading
One Soul Thrust – Who Is Lying To Them
Because right now it’s looking more and more like a set of self serving lies dreamed up by someone trying to panic artists into supporting tougher copyright laws. And if they are lies, why are they lying? Why is it so important for them to take the chance of getting caught, the way that they did this time, just to pass a law? Continue reading
Writers Needed To Post Left, Right, Center, and Offside Comments to Blogs and Social Media
We are not a social media company, are not working for a political organization, have not been hired to help address any balance in the major media outlets. Instead we are a group of Independents who believe that the best … Continue reading