Fwd: [CBI] No Royalties for webcasting?

[Aaron Read <aread@speakeasy.net>]

I know not everyone on the lists is directly responsible for webcasting, 
but there are several on each who are...or (more importantly) do work for 
college stations on the side.

With the recent agreement between RIAA and non-commercial webcasters, a 
fresh round of scams has cropped up.   Will Robedee (many of you already 
know him from his work at www.sos-saveourstreams.com ) has put together a 
good summary of what to watch out for.

Naturally, since he's VP of CBI, his message has a CBI-theme, but the info 
is just as valid either way.  The simplest rule is to remember that there 
is no free lunch, and the house always wins, and if it sounds too good to 
be true, it probably is.

- Aaron

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Aaron "Bishop" Read             aread@speakeasy.net
FriedBagels Consulting          AOL-IM: readaaron
http://www.friedbagels.com      Boston, MA



>To:           CBI@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>
> From The Collegiate Broadcasters Incorporated Listserv>>
>
>Sorry for the cross post...
>
>I recently received an inquiry from a company that is either misguided
>or seeking to take your money. The premise is that they plan to
>implement a method of streaming your audio to end users via wi-fi. Nice
>idea. The problem comes in when they claim that since this is a
>'broadcast', there will be no royalties due.
>
>If you are even the least bit tempted to contract with such a company,
>put your pen back where it belongs. Talk to CBI first. Just as there
>are/were people looking to make a quick buck from LPFM, the same holds
>true with respect to webcasting.
>
>As an vital part of the negotiating team that delivered the non profits
>with rates most of you can live with for webcasting, we are also on the
>alert for scams.
>
>Some key points to watch for in literature...
>
>        In order to benefit, you must be a member!
>                The settlement does not require membership. Be wary 
> of                          anyone who
>claims or seems to suggest this to be the                               case.
>
>        You can webcast without paying any fees!
>                This is true under very limited and onerous scenarios.
>        Unlimited Streams for a single low price of....
>                Tempting, but be aware of the hidden costs.
>
>        If you don't declare it, you don't owe it!
>                Some may tell you not to declare anything prior to 
> 2003                         so you can
>save a couple of hundred dollars. Before you                    do that, 
>consider what
>the cost could be.
>
>        Before you sign on the dotted line, contact the source that has
>encouraged current and future members to make an informed decision.
>
>Will R
>
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