But...IT'S THE RADIO!!!!

[The Dude]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7029892.stm

THIS COPYRIGHT STUFF HAS GOTTON WAY OUTTA HAND!!!

TOTALLY OBSURD!!!!!!!!

[lasher511]

At First i thought this case was completely unfounded too. After all anyone is free to tune into the radio and listen to the music that is playing.

The Reason this is such an issue is because it is called entertainment. Any place of bussiness i meant to pay royalties on music broadcast and played in their stores. They are being sued because the people working on the cars had the radio up to load so that everyone in the store can hear.

[Justin01]

This is exactly why terrestrial radio is a dying entity. The sooner they go the better.

I find it amazing the judge didn't wipe his behind with the paper the lawsuit was filed on.

[The Dude]

Hehehe the results would be a bit messy i think :D

[vmanes]

What does terrestrial radio (versus satellite or internet delivered content) have to do with the matter? The copyright holders who license their material to the broadcasters (any type) expect the same personal use/commercial use protections and royalties.

Val

[jwenting]

When you turn on a radio or TV in a store or restaurant for the customers to see/hear you need to pay royalty fees.
That's the case in most countries and has been for ages.

That officially even extends to organising a movie session for your colleagues in the office, certainly if you ask entrance fees.

[lasher511]

That officially even extends to organising a movie session for your colleagues in the office, certainly if you ask entrance fees.

I think that is more when you are asking entrance fees. The reason for this is that it is seen as making a profit off someone elses work. I think if it is just a gathering of friends and workmates and nobody is paying then it is ok.