In light of several posts here regarding Part15, LPFM, LPAM, RIAA, NAB, NPR, copyright fees, etc. I thought some readers might be interested in the video at this link:
In light of several posts here regarding Part15, LPFM, LPAM, RIAA, NAB, NPR, copyright fees, etc. I thought some readers might be interested in the video at this link:
http://www.flixxy.com/save-the-internet.htm
What struck me was that what they claim will happen to the internet DID happen to radio.
Neil
the only way to stop this is to spread the word. Tell your friends to write, call, and email their elected representative's and tell them to support net neutrality in full. Also call your ISP and tell them if they don't support net neutrality you'll take your bussiness to one that does.
Thank You,
Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis
Universal Life Ministries
http://www.ulc.org
Moderator Hunterdonfree
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hunterdonfree
Rev. Robert,
My interest in this video was primarily from the perspective of a former consumer of broadcast media who is wondering why I no longer tune in rather than as one who is going to be an activist regarding the internet. I thought the historical perspective regarding dissemination of information becoming, through cost and regulation, a one way venture used by only those with finances was informative.
The insiduous methods for control of the media are already surfacing on the internet as evidenced by the BMI and others assessing fees which threaten to shut down webcasting by the little guy. I don't know how to balance the rights of the performers with those who distribute their work. In the good old days, the music publishers used to pay to have the work broadcast (remember "payola"). It seems to me that neither the performers nor distributors, including webcasters, can survive without each other and both may die if this compartmentalization continues. I would have never heard of the Beatles nor Elvis if not for the local top 40 stations.
Be that as it may, I hope the link provided an interesting look at how things evolve in the "media". It was not my intent to start a grass roots movement concerning this possible threat to the internet, but there is certainly no harm in being informed and acting on this if one wishes.
Neil