Nickname: Mona

Review: Does this proposed legislation restrict the usage of TiVos and DVRs? These devices record video and songs for future playback. I think the folks with the deepest pockets will win the battle. This means the little guys (the consumers) will not.

Date reviewed: Jul 19, 2006 5:37 PM

Nickname: Ryan

Review: If only people understood the concept of intellectual property rights. Our Founding Fathers allowed this to take place. Article I, Section 8 of The Constitution allows Congress: ?To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.? Why shouldn't the creator of the music be compensated for his work? They do have 6 rights that no one else has (distribution, duplication, public performance, public display, create derivative work, & public performance in a sound recording) No ONE, I repeat no ONE has that right, except the copyright holder, no matter what one?s opinion is. Why do you think there is a copyright notice on the CDs, DVDs, tapes, etc. that states "All Rights Reserved."? Know what it means before you badger the RIAA, MPAA, Congress, record labels, songwriters, etc. Ignorance of law does not give justification to do wrong!

Date reviewed: Jun 27, 2006 5:11 PM

Nickname: Staggerlee

Review: It is sad to see so many people being against the RIAA, but I think it is due to ignorance. Making a good sounding record, with top musicians and top music is a lenghty and expensive project. Many never make it. But those who do should get their dues paid. The artists, songwriters, producers, etc. all get paid royalties from radio play, MP3s, etc. It doesn't all go into some bigwig's deep pocket. Yes, we all would like to have great music for free, but it is impossible. Artists should get paid what they deserve. Except for the people who hit it really big, it's really hard for most artists who do not go platinum. So every royalty they deserve should be paid to them. There is no free lunch.

Date reviewed: Jun 26, 2006 8:25 PM

Nickname: RP

Review: Why is Congress rushing to the aid of the record industry instead of protecting listeners' rights? Can anyone say "campaign donations?"

Date reviewed: Jun 24, 2006 4:13 PM

Nickname: Genet

Review: In a short time period, everything you see and hear from the media will be digital. The MPAA etc will restrict everything in everyway possible to increase cash flow. Count on it. This is their master plan. There is no concern for the consumers, short of getting more money from them.

Date reviewed: Jun 23, 2006 11:59 PM

Nickname: bobby

Review: This is yet another example of how buying members of our government is so easy. Organized groups and organizations have always had access to them and buy them cheaper than bribing a corrupted street cop in a third world nation. They should concentrate on lowering the gas prices, not upping my XM costs. It's called "damage control."

Date reviewed: Jun 23, 2006 9:45 AM

Nickname: g

Review: My generation did not have digital devices that make stealing so very easy. I had to sit by the radio and wait for a song that I wanted to record or borrow a CD from a friend. Today you get the song broken down in just the fomat you want, labeled, and edited. Too bad you are all listening to crappy MP3 quality. What you should be pissed about XM and downloads' poor quality. I'll keep my CD's and tower speaker thank you. greg

Date reviewed: Jun 22, 2006 3:56 PM

Nickname: Mike

Review: Are you kidding me. The RIAA would love nothing more then to get a dollar for every song you listen to, every time. XM puts out a great product and then the RIAA comes back to cry about it. Congress?? Don't you think you could try to manage the war or the budget instead?

Date reviewed: Jun 22, 2006 3:49 PM

Nickname: Russ - CT

Review: If this passes, destroy every Tivo, DVR, VCR, tape recorder and any other device that lets you record music or video. I have satellite radio (SIRI) and it's awesome. RIAA, please don't stifle me with your pettiness.

Date reviewed: Jun 22, 2006 12:20 PM

Nickname: Mark

Review: Radiogrl is wrong. You cannot buy a CD, copy it, and give it away to all of your friends. This is copyright infringement. I'm not naive enough to think this doesn't happen all the time, though. Ultimately the RIAA is a heavy handed bully whose role has been to complain and sue everyone with an iPod. It's been their way or no way for a long time. I'd be happy to buy a CD if I thought it wouldn't contribute to furthering the cause of the RIAA.

Date reviewed: Jun 22, 2006 6:45 AM