or you could continue to broadcast publicly say to hell with the riaa and
show those (want to say a nice 4 letter word write about now) that you aint
going to stand for there crap.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jed Barton" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: OT INTERNET RADIO FAIRWELL
> Hell, I'll keep a private stream up. I've put way too much in to my
> station to let it go to hell.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anthony Vece [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:00 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: OT INTERNET RADIO FAIRWELL
>
>
> This is what happens when you ask the government to get involved.
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
> [log in to unmask]
> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: Jed Barton=20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 11:02 AM
> Subject: Re: OT INTERNET RADIO FAIRWELL
>
>
> How can the RIAA do this, who do they think they are?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mike [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=20
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:28 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: OT INTERNET RADIO FAIRWELL
>
>
> the call for action went out. Internet Radio broadcasters large and
> small called out to americans all across the nation. These americans
> reacted by calling out to congress for action. Jamming up =
> switchboards,
> filling email inboxes and generally making a statement that americans
> want their internet radio. The reaction from some some congressional
> members was to heed the call and take action while others did nothing.
> Bills were introduced in the congress and senate. An appeal to stay =
> the
> new outrageous rates was filed to hold off the bankrupcy of =
> webcasters,
> yet congress has not acted. In a hearing held last week the best they
> could do was say work it out. It's pretty obvious with less than 5 =
> days
> to go that isn't happening. Is congress controlled by the corporate
> entities like Soundexchange, or do they actually listen to americans.
> How many calls does it take to grasp the concept that americans want
> their internet radio so do something?
>
> Now internet stations are faced with bankrupcy and going silent. The
> alternative is to continue broadcasting and ignore the new rates, =
> which
> could lead to legal ramifications. Americans all over the USA have
> spoken out, both listeners and artists, against the new outrageous
> rates. It would seem their outcry was heard by deaf ears. Having a
> hearing apparently was the answer, then saying work it out between =
> you.
> That concept didn't work. Now what? With only a few days left till the
> enevitable it seems we have all been taken to the cleaners by the =
> RIAA,
> Soundexchange and our own congress. This is simply unacceptable.
> Americans have spoken and our congress is supposed to represent us, =
> not
> the corporate entitys with lobbying power and deep contribution =
> pockets.
> We the people becomes a mute point in this situation. Fair rates are =
> all
> that have been asked for. That is not a tall order. Forget where the
> campaign funds come from for a few minutes and remember where the =
> votes
> come from, american citizens. Use your best judgement and take action
> with their interests in mind.
>
> From webcastersunite.net
>
> mike
>
> amature call M0DMD
>
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