MySpace to Block Copyright Music
Posted October 30, 2006 — in Music News
MySpace who have come under fire as “copyright infringers” will use “audio fingerprinting” technology to block users from uploading copyright music to the social networking site.
“MySpace is staunchly committed to protecting artists’ rights, whether those artists are on major labels or are independent acts,” said Chris DeWolfe, MySpace chief executive and co-founder.
The company said users who repeatedly attempt to upload copyright music files will be permanently barred from the site.
Online sites such as MySpace and YouTube have come under fire from major record labels who have sued in some cases to prevent copyright music from being included as the soundtrack to a user-generated content.
yep… wouldn’t want to get a band known on myspace?thats how i found the band H.I.M.
Comment by larry anderson — October 31, 2006 @ 4:35 am
Well, I think their should be exceptions. I am a promoter, I use it to promote the bands and make them money at the venue. If a song is not available for download, it should be allowed. Just my opinion.
Comment by Jonathan — November 2, 2006 @ 7:06 am
I presume I can still upload my own copyrighted material, jah? And let friends download it to their muyspace page, yeah?
I’ve only been on myspace a week or so, but I find it valuable (per larry anderson’s point above) to have a quick listen to a band’s sound. No wading through a complex website. Boom, there are the tracks, go or no go.
Big Kings of A&R fan here. I’ll shoot you my CD in 3 weeks.
Tom Wyld
Comment by Tom Wyld — November 3, 2006 @ 6:36 am
Eric…
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