One-week RIAA boycott coming

Keep it going until those bastards are eating out of dumpsters.

If someone wants t beat that tired "But you'll hurt the arrrrrrrtists" drum, I got a Cluestick Whack for you: The arrrrrrrtists have generally allowed the RIAA to pull their crap, with very little speaking out on their parts. Put a little pressure on the arrrrrrtists and they'll wake up. Presumably.

Artists generally don't make a percentage of CD/record sales anyway. If they do its no more than 5% (that's if they are extremely luck). Most of their pocket cash comes from tours, which, if the music is more readily available, benefits the ARTIST MORE. Every musician should welcome file-sharing and free music swapping.

If an idiot like Fred Durst can figure this out, there is no reason for anyone else to not figure it out. There is no excuse for believing the "artist" is suffering line. It's complete Bull.

http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/stories/2002/01/23/courtneyLoveLetter.html

Dear Fellow Recording Artists,

I'm writing to ask you to join the chorus of recording artists who want us all to get a fair deal from the record companies. R.E.M., the Dixie Chicks, U2, Alanis Morrissette, Bush, Prince and Q-Tip have called me with their support and we need your participation as well.

There are 3 basic facts to all recording artists should know:

1. No one has ever represented the rights and interests of recording artists AS A GROUP in negotiations with record companies

2. Recording artists don't have access to quality health care and pension plans like the ones made available to actors and athletes through their unions.

3. Recording artists are paid royalties that represent a tiny fraction of the money their work earns.

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http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/stories/2002/01/23/courtneyLoveLetter.html

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