[Groop] (File Sharing)

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In a message dated 1/29/2004 4:50:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
GaryG at DOR.WA.GOV writes:

> As to the other things Seth brings up, the recording industry is analogous. 
> You shouldn't tape music and give it to friends or accept them.  
>  
> Television is a whole different ball game.  That's apples an oranges, 
> although less so with movies and MTV.
> 
But there is a provision made in the law granting permission for music 
swapping.  It IS legal.  It was made long ago to allow people to make mix tapes or 
dubs for friends - as long as it wasn't mass-marketed.  This is a point that 
has come up during the initial lawsuits by the recording industry towards 
filesharers.
And television ISN'T a whole different ballgame.  If people are fast 
forwarding or able to prevent the taping of commercials, then they are affecting my 
industry.  If a commercial isn't selling a product, then said product loses 
money and can't pay for more commercials....  Shall I start blaming this downturn 
on those of you with TiVo and VCRs?

-seth-
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